This program is designed to prepare students for a lifelong exploration of leadership and to equip them with the skills needed to move into leadership positions in organizations, regardless of size or industry.
The program is distinguished by its immersive, experiential nature. Major courses place a strong emphasis on the real-world application of skills and knowledge. In the required Leadership & Collaboration course, students complete a team service-learning project. In the capstone course, Leading Organizational Change, students work in teams to complete a semester-long consulting project, which requires collecting and analyzing data and formulating justifiable recommendations for a local organization.
The program also includes Excel Certification and prepares students to be certified in project management. As such, the program emphasizes skills that are sought after by employers, such as oral and written communication, critical thinking, problem solving, ethical judgment, working effectively in teams, self-motivation, service learning, and project management.
The new majors will be available for business students beginning this fall, joining the existing Accounting major, which leads graduates to success in passing New York’s certified public accountant exam and in career placement at some of the top national and international public accounting firms. The existing major in Business Administration will be sunsetted, with students currently enrolled in the major supported through the completion of their degree.
Prospective students who wish to be included in the School of Business but are unsure of which major might be best for them may apply to enter through the Business Pathways program.
