The Huether School of Business

Great business people, and great citizens, are shaped at Saint Rose

With our Theory in Action approach to learning, the Huether School of Business grounds students in foundational and experiential knowledge, preparing them to become confident leaders at all levels of an organization. Complementing our expert classroom instruction are a variety of handson experiences, from group projects and simulations to career fairs and required internships. But really, just like any healthy business, the most important part of our school is the relationships. Students from diverse backgrounds learn to work together toward a greater purpose — whether it’s constructing a successful business plan or problem solving for clients — preparing them for any office environment.

Our strategy is to think about the future and then work backward. How can we help our students reach their fullest potential? That’s why we offer 2-in-4 programs, making it possible for students to graduate in four years with a bachelor’s degree and an MBA.

If you’re interested in business, there’s a home for you at Saint Rose. We hope to see you in one of our classrooms soon.

Dr. Raj Aroskar Dean, Huether School of Business

”Over the the almost three years I have been at Saint Rose, I have never stopped learning. The marketing program has been challenging, engaging, and fun. We do lots of team-related activities, like projects and simulations, to help us get ready for the job market. I have learned about the power of expressing myself concisely, how each word must captivate the client, and the importance of creating value. I believe these skills are paramount for anyone to succeed, regardless of what field you’re in.”

HARRY SOEDERLIND ‘22, G’23 MBA student, Golden Knights soccer player, international student from Sweden

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Take a deep dive into our business programs

Required internship opportunities, a dedicated internship coordinator, expert faculty with connections, accelerated degree programs, the only sales major in New York State, auxiliary clubs and organizations, and an opportune location for career entry — how’s that for an elevator pitch? At the Huether School of Business, we develop professionals who understand the human, organizational, financial, global, and promotional sides to running and growing a business. Are you ready to make a deal? Let’s dive right in.

Make Saint Rose your place

Choose from any of these business programs:

BS, ACCOUNTING

Learn from the best — all accounting faculty are CPAs with the most relevant experience — and take hard-to-find courses in Corporate Taxation and Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting. You will also have the opportunity to gain certification in fraud and forensic accounting — the only certificate of its kind in New York State.

Have your sights set on grad school? Enroll in our five-year Accounting BS/MS Dual Degree program and graduate ready to hit the ground running.

BS, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Study the fundamentals of business while narrowing your interests by choosing a concentration in small business and entrepreneurship, managerial accounting, or human resources. You can also design an individualized concentration with your advisor.

BBA, FINANCE

Build a strong foundation in finance with courses in investment, corporate finance and banking, and financial institutions. Put your knowledge to the test while managing a portfolio and tackling the same challenges and responsibilities as a professional asset manager.

BBA, MARKETING

Gain a broad understanding of business while learning the core concepts of marketing.

BBA, SALES MANAGEMENT

Join the only program of its kind in New York State. Take part in sales competitions, and use your sales skills to help local charities.

BBA, MANAGEMENT

Learn how to analyze situations and opportunities, make effective decisions, and communicate your vision to help your organization achieve its objectives. Concentrate in sports management or leadership and managerial skills.

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What else?

BE CONFIDENT ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE

Our business school is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), so you can be confident that we are providing a rigorous and rewarding academic experience.

A DEDICATED INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR

As a Huether School of Business student, you are required to participate in an internship. And a dedicated internship coordinator helps you find the perfect placement by shaping your resume, strengthening your interview skills, and offering guidance.

RECEIVE THE SUPPORT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Qualify for the Ruggiero Honors Internship Scholarship and pursue your dream job. This award supports you financially as you partake in a summer internship — whether you choose to intern in Los Angeles, California, or Albany, New York.

GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE AS EARLY AS YOUR FIRST YEAR

You will create and present business plans to local professionals over a semester filled with learning and collaboration. You will also have the opportunity to compete in investment and sales competitions.

GET ACCESS LIKE THE PROS

We have an agreement with Capital IQ, a major global provider of respected and comprehensive financial data that is used by financial professionals and at many top U.S. business schools. This agreement provides students in our Huether School of Business enhanced experiential learning opportunities with reliable research and analytical tools for the classroom, investment competitions, and even future research competitions.

SEE THE WORLD

Participate in faculty-led study abroad programs during mid-semester breaks, visiting companies in a variety of countries. Recent trips have gone to Belgium, France, and Poland.

FAST TRACK YOUR EDUCATION

Interested in receiving your MBA? We provide you with the opportunity to receive both your BS or BBA and MBA in four years (or half that time for transfer students) with our 2-in-4 programs. By accelerating your education, you can save up to $12,000 and enter the workforce earlier than your peers!

Accounting major? Enroll in our Accounting BS/MS Dual Degree program and maximize your education. Fulfill the 150 credit hours New York State requires for practitioners to be licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

SET A COURSE FOR POLITICAL LEADERSHIP

After your undergraduate studies are completed, earn a Saint Rose Flex MBA and an advanced certificate in Government Affairs and Advocacy from Albany Law School with our MBA+Gov pathway in as little as one year.

MAKE THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS

Attend multiple career fairs organized by the College, which allow students to meet with corporate and nonprofit employers seeking qualified candidates.

STAND OUT WITH A BBA

You’ll notice many of our undergraduate business degrees are BBAs, which are concentrated business degrees. Students can take more business courses than with a BS degree, creating a robust academic experience that prepares them for the professional world. With a BBA degree, students can also minor in a business program or double-major in two business programs.

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“Once you graduate, you don’t really know what you want to do. So, taking what I learned from Saint Rose I was able to find a position in the finance department within Nike, and then I got a job as a retail analyst.”

MARIA SANCHEZ GONZALEZ ’13 Paris, France

Former e-commerce team lead for Nike, now the planning and trading lead for Zalando, Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle

what our business alumni to

“Saint Rose was the platform I needed to grow as an individual and led to opportunities I may not have received if I had gone elsewhere. I still have the notebooks I used in many of my courses, knowing that one day I will own my own business and will have the skills to take with me, wherever I go.”

SARA BIANCOSINO ’17

Product development manager, Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore, Maryland

“I can show the leadership team that I have a general training in business and an understanding of how an organization is run, so I can be utilized as a partner when people come to me with issues or projects. Strategic Management, one of the MBA courses I took, helped me think outside the box and connect the dots.”

Samuel Pierre ’14, G’17

MBA (The College of Saint Rose)

Director Human Resources, MLK Community Hospital, Los Angeles, California

DR. JOHN DION Associate Professor of Marketing

Professor John Dion teaches both undergraduate and graduate-level courses at the Huether School of Business and brings a wealth of industry knowledge to his classrooms. Dion helped develop the College's Flex MBA, which allows students to take classes via livestream, in person, or on their own time online, providing a convenient format. He was also instrumental in getting our 2-in-4 programs o the ground, helping students reach their academic goals faster. But there’s a lot more to Dion than his business acumen and innovative teaching methods. Here are ve things about Dion that make him such an excellent professor to learn from:

1. Dion worked in marketing and product development at the LEGO Group in Billund, Denmark, and Bose Corporation in Framingham, Massachusetts, before coming to Saint Rose. One of his greatest achievements while working at LEGO was developing LEGO Mindstorms — the company’s first robotics product. "It became the best-selling product LEGO ever had, and the product line is still on the shelf 25 years later," he said.

2. Getting involved is important to Dion. He has participated in the College's service trips to Washington, D.C., where he and students support the homeless population by advocating for their rights to Congressional leaders and volunteering at soup kitchens. He's also traveled to Antigua, Guatemala, with Saint Rose students, building stoves for rural communities and helping out at an orphanage for HIV-positive children. "On both trips, we discussed that there is a difference between charity and justice, and we must work on both fronts," he said.

3. Dion is a globetrotter. He has traveled to 30 countries and lived in Denmark for two years. He said he doesn't have a favorite place he visited but instead has favorite experiences. "There are things that I love about each country and each city. However, visiting the temples in Kyoto, walking through Moscow’s Red Square, sailing off the coast of Turkey, and off-roading in a Porsche SUV are a few of the things that stand out," Dion said.

two degrees in four years

by completing your undergraduate and graduate degree programs on an accelerated schedule.

According to U.S. News & World Report, “Compensation projections published by the Graduate Management Admission Council predict that the average starting salary for MBA grads in the class of 2021 will be $115,000— more than $50,000 higher than the average starting salary projection for grads with a bachelor’s degree in business.”

You can fast-track your education by completing both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in four years, saving you time and money.

• BS, Business administration

• BBA, Finance

• BBA, Management

• BBA, Marketing

• BBA, Sales management

STAY ON TOP OF YOUR GAME: Our faculty will guide you through the process and summer/winter courses are available to help you stay on track.

TRANSFER STUDENT?

You can receive your BS/MBA or BBA/MBA in as little as two years, depending on how many credits you transfer in.

“Completing the accelerated business program in four years to acquire my bachelor’s and master’s degrees made for impressed employers while I was job hunting. The program allowed me to graduate alongside the classmates with whom I’d entered, while saving the cost of one to two years of grad school. I crossed the stage a step ahead of some of my peers and ready for the workforce.”

Galavotti ’19, G’19 BS Marketing Management/MBA, Project coordinator, Eden Renewable, Troy, New York

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Internship spotlight:

Putting students to work

Betty DiMaria: Q&A Huether School of Business coordinator of internships, professional development, and career advising

How do you help prepare students for an internship? I teach the Professional Development course (BUS/ACC 293), which is all about preparing students for internships. In that course, we work on resumes, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and career pathing. We also host speaker panels where students can hear from business professionals about their own career journeys and learn about different career options.

Why is completing an internship so important? Students who work an internship are better prepared to enter the business world.

spotlight:

Kelly McCullough ’24 Human Resource Management

“My summer internship at Legoland New York Resort has prepared me for the future by helping me gain a better understanding of what actually goes on in human resources. I got valuable work experience, and I was able to do a lot of networking.”