Duluth Business University is a 300+ student privately owned and operated business college. Founded in 1891 in Duluth, Minnesota and known locally as DBU, the privately owned and operated school has always maintained a clear focus on career specific training. In May 1994, DBU obtained degree-granting status from the state of Minnesota and offers its students the option of a Diploma, Associate in Applied Science Degree, or Bachelor of Science Degrees. In April 2003, DBU moved to a new campus building, and added training for health fields as well as on-line education options.