About Detroit Business Institute
Who We Are
Detroit Business Institute is a postsecondary career institution serving adult learners in Michigan through healthcare and allied health education.
DBI provides structured, hands-on training designed to support skill development, professional readiness, and successful program completion in accordance with institutional, state, and accreditation standards.
A Legacy of Workforce Education
Founded in 1850, Detroit Business Institute is one of Michigan’s long-standing career-training institutions.
For more than a century, the institution has contributed to workforce development by preparing students for professional roles in business, healthcare, and technical fields.
Notable Individuals in DBI’s History
The following individuals are part of Detroit Business Institute’s historical record and reflect the institution’s long-standing presence in Michigan’s civic, industrial, and public life.
Distinguished Alumni
Henry Ford
- Industrial pioneer and founder of the Ford Motor Company
Albert Cobo
- Former Mayor of Detroit
Jamie Thompson, L.P.N.
- Michigan State Representative, 28th District
Mary Waters
- Former Michigan State Representative and Detroit City Council member
Our Current Campus
Today, after over 50 years of serving the Downriver community, DBI has returned to its roots in the City of Detroit, now located at 22400 W. 7 Mile Road, between Redfern and McIntyre Streets.
Designed by renowned architect Minoru Yamasaki, DBI's new campus provides a modern, bright, and inspiring learning environment that fosters focus and achievement. With a bus stop directly in front and easy access to major thoroughfares, the campus offers exceptional convenience for students throughout the Detroit metropolitan area.
DBI remains licensed by the State of Michigan and accredited by ACCSC, upholding the highest standards of quality, integrity, and accountability in vocational education. As it looks toward the future, Detroit Business Institute continues its proud legacy of preparing students for skilled, rewarding, and purpose-driven careers.
Explore DBI
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Detroit Business Institute At a Glance
Detroit Business Institute traces its origins to 1850, making it one of Michigan’s long-established career-training institutions. The school has played a sustained role in workforce education, particularly in healthcare and allied health fields. This section provides a high-level overview of DBI’s mission, vision, and institutional priorities.
Vision Statement
To inspire excellence in allied healthcare education, preparing compassionate professionals to serve and uplift communities.
To nurture compassionate healthcare professionals who embody integrity and empathy, while advancing lifelong learning and innovation. We envision a future where our graduates not only provide exceptional patient care but also lead positive change in communities, ensuring healthier generations for years to come.
Institutional Mission
Detroit Business Institute prepares students for professional practice, licensure where applicable, and career advancement through accessible, career-focused vocational, allied health, business, and technical programs responsive to workforce and community needs.
Institutional Goals
- Student Learning & Career Preparation
- Graduate Employability & Professional Advancement
- Workforce-Aligned Program Development
- Faculty & Staff Excellence
- Student Support & Institutional Effectiveness
Core Values
Integrity & Accountability
Student Achievement
Workforce Alignment
Professional Conduct
Inclusive Learning
People at DBI
Who We Are
Detroit Business Institute is supported by a team of academic leaders, instructors, and professional staff committed to delivering quality career and workforce education. Our people bring a range of professional backgrounds, instructional experience, and administrative expertise aligned with the institution’s educational mission and regulatory responsibilities.
Rather than highlighting individuals, DBI emphasizes institutional standards, instructional quality, and professional accountability to ensure continuity and consistency across programs.
Our Instructional & Professional Team
Instructional Faculty
Instruction at DBI is delivered by qualified faculty who meet credentialing, licensure, and professional experience requirements appropriate to their teaching assignments. Faculty are selected based on subject-matter expertise, instructional effectiveness, and alignment with program objectives.
Faculty performance and instructional quality are evaluated through established academic oversight and institutional effectiveness processes.
Academic & Administrative Leadership
DBI operates under a defined academic and administrative leadership structure responsible for curriculum oversight, regulatory compliance, student support, and institutional planning. Leadership functions are designed to support educational quality, continuity, and accountability across all programs.
Working at DBI
Join Our Team
Detroit Business Institute welcomes applications from qualified professionals interested in contributing to career-focused education in healthcare, allied health, and related fields. We seek individuals who value professionalism, instructional quality, and service to students and the community.
Opportunities at DBI may include instructional, academic support, and administrative roles, depending on institutional needs.
What We Value in Our Team Members
- Commitment to student learning and professional standards
- Relevant education, credentials, and field experience
- Ethical conduct and accountability
- Respect for diverse learners and inclusive environments
- Alignment with regulatory and institutional expectations
How to Apply
Individuals interested in employment opportunities at Detroit Business Institute may submit a résumé and statement of interest Via a email below. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis as positions become available.
Our Campus
Detroit Business Institute operates from a purpose-designed instructional facility that supports classroom instruction, skills laboratories, and student learning services aligned with its academic programs.
Campus Facilities & Learning Resources
Detroit Business Institute’s campus includes dedicated instructional and student learning spaces designed to support hands-on, skills-based education, including:
- Specialized laboratories for clinical and skills training
- Modern classrooms equipped with instructional technology
- Computer workstations with program-relevant software
- Student study and collaboration areas
- Secure learning environment with controlled access
Location & Contact
Address
Contact Information
Campus Map
Our History
A Legacy Since 1850
Detroit Business Institute’s heritage traces to 1850, establishing one of Michigan’s longest-standing traditions in career-focused education. Through mergers, expansion, accreditation milestones, and strategic consolidation, DBI has preserved a continuous legacy of workforce development and institutional resilience.
Present Day Detroit
Today, Detroit Business Institute operates as a unified institution in metropolitan Detroit, grounded in more than 175 years of educational heritage. While academic offerings have evolved to meet contemporary workforce demands, DBI remains committed to its longstanding mission: delivering practical, career-driven education that strengthens individuals, families, and the Michigan economy.