Dr. Peterson has been a faculty member at the Institute for Public Utilities at Michigan State University and has taught economics at Illinois Central College and Eureka College. His work has appeared in The Electricity Journal, Natural Gas and Electricity and several edited volumes. His primary area of interest is public utility economics and industrial organization.

Dr. Peterson received a B.S. and M.S., both in economics, from Illinois State University and a Ph.D in economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The Center for Business and Regulation was created pursuant to Resolution 38-10 approved by the UIS Campus Senate on October 24, 2008 to serve the needs of the regulatory environment in Illinois as well as the university community. CBR is housed within the College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield.

The College of Business and Management takes pride in developing an environment of engagement, innovation, and impact both in teaching and scholarly activity.  A few highlights of some of the many accomplishments are listed below.

Learn More About our Outstanding Students & Alumni

Students in the College of Business and Management are engaged in internships with state agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and area businesses; work with faculty on research, and build connections through a network of local, state, and national business and community leaders that provide opportunities for future career opportunities and growth.  Hear and read more about our students, why they chose to enroll in the College of Business and Management here at UIS, and what it has done for them.

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​Welcome to the College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield.

About the College

The College of Business and Management offers a select number of programs that prepare students for challenging careers and positions in private and public sector organizations.

Reflecting the historic diversity of the campus community, the college is committed to addressing through its curriculum content and delivery the needs of both traditional and nontraditional learners in the Springfield community and beyond.