The College of Business first offered economics courses since Washington State University started operating in 1892.

[1] In 1928, the Department of Business Administration was elevated to school status and the faculty grew to fifteen members.

The college first offered business courses with the establishment of three branch campuses of Washington State University in Tri-Cities, Spokane and Vancouver in 1989.

The three-year program allows students to earn two degrees with an extensive global business position and two six-month internships in Switzerland.

Nearly 1,000 students have earned a Washington State University degree through César Ritz Colleges since its inception in 1984.