Northwood University
Midland , Michigan , United States
- Founded: 1959
- Establishment: University
- Type: Private
- Total Students: 2500
Northwood University
On March 23, 1959, two young men with an idea, a goal, and a pragmatic philosophy to encompass it all, broke away from their careers in a traditional college structure to create a new concept in education.
Their visionary idea became a reality when Dr. Arthur E. Turner and Dr. R. Gary Stauffer enrolled 100 students at Northwood Institute. They used a 19th-century mansion in Alma, Michigan, as a school building, a small amount of borrowed money for operating expenses and a large amount of determination.
Northwood was created as the world was changing. The Russians had launched Sputnik and America was soon to follow. Stauffer and Turner watched the race to space. They envisioned a new type of university – one where the teaching of management led the way. While the frontiers of space were revealing their mysteries, Stauffer and Turner understood all endeavors – technical, manufacturing, marketing, retail, every type of business – needed state-of-the-art, ethics-driven management.
Time has validated the success of what these two young educators called "The Northwood Idea" – incorporating the lessons of the American free-enterprise society into the college classroom.
Dr. David E. Fry took the helm in 1982, Dr. Keith A. Pretty in 2006 and Dr. Kent MacDonald in 2019, each continuing the same ideals as Stauffer and Turner, never wavering from the core values. The University grew and matured. Academic curricula expanded; Northwood went from being an Institute to an accredited University, the DeVos Graduate School of Management was created and then expanded; the Adult Degree Program and its program centers expanded to over 20 locations in eight states; international program centers were formed in Malaysia, People's Republic of China, Sri Lanka, and Switzerland; and significant construction like the campus Student Life Centers added value to the Northwood students' experience. New endeavors such as Aftermarket Studies, entertainment and sports management and fashion merchandising, along with a campus partnership in Montreux, Switzerland, demonstrate an enriched experience for all our students.
With a clearly articulated mission to develop free-enterprise leaders who drive global economic and social progress, Northwood University is expanding its presence in national and international venues. Professors are engaged in economic and policy dialogue; students are emerging as champions in regional and national academic competitions. At all campuses and in all divisions, Northwood University is energized and is actively pursuing dynamic programming and increased influence.
Northwood University educates managers and entrepreneurs – highly skilled and ethical leaders. With more than 57,000 alumni and a vibrant future ahead, The Northwood Idea is alive and well.
Important Facts
Our Mission
We develop free-enterprise leaders who drive global economic and social progress.
Our Vision
We inspire human potential through immersive learning to advance economic freedom, for everyone, everywhere.
Our Values
We affirm the natural yearning in every human heart to be free. Our academic community welcomes individuals, their distinctive talents, and their potential to make a difference through a life well spent. We believe in:
The advantages of an entrepreneurial, free society
Individual freedom and personal responsibility
Leading from a foundation of ethics and integrity
Embracing the global and multicultural nature of enterprise
Celebrating individual uniqueness and diversity of perspectives in an inclusive community
Ranking / Awards
At Northwood University we understand investments. That is why we offer a business education that has received national recognition as a "Best Value Business School" with Excellent Return on Investment. Don't take our word for it, see what independent reviewers have to say about Northwood University!
U.S. News & World Report annually ranks online programs based on a formula evaluating student engagement, admissions selectivity, peer reputation, faculty credentials and training and student services and technology.
Northwood has annually ranked among the best online programs, including our bachelor’s in business degree in 2021 and 2022. Also in 2022, we ranked among the best online programs for graduate business and MBA degrees. We also were recognized for the online degree programs we offer for veterans seeking undergraduate or graduate degrees.
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- Type of Accommodation: On Campus
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Contact Information
- 4000 Whiting Dr, Midland, MI 48640, United States
- To know more contact PSA toll free number 18002585772
Programs Offered
Accounting BBA
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 126400 USD
- Application Fee 165 USD
- Average processing time 20 days
Master of Science in Business Analytics
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 66000 USD
- Application Fee 165 USD
- Average processing time 20 days