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THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PREPARES

students to lead, innovate and make a positive impact on society. Our faculty members are known for their commitment to teaching and for their engagement with the fields and industries they specialize in. Our students benefit from a strong liberal arts foundation, developing the array of skills that employers highly value.

 

 

THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS IS PROUD TO OFFER:

  • A supportive community that fosters a high level of interaction among students, faculty and staff;
  • A rich array of leadership and professional development opportunities for students;
  • Personalized career support through our Career Resource Advisor;
  • Individualized academic advising services through our Center for Business Advising;
  • A network of alumni who have achieved outstanding careers in prestigious organizations around the world, and maintain close ties to our current faculty and staff.

 

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WE ARE AACSB-ACCREDITED,

placing New Paltz in the top 5% of the world’s business schools. AACSB accreditation means we focus on high-demand skills that are relevant for today and for the world ahead, including strategic agility, problem solving, analytics, financial and technological mastery, communications and collaboration, and ethical leadership. Learn more at aacsb.edu/aacsb-accredited.

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ACCREDITATION

New Paltz is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association Commission on Higher Education. This means that our students receive a world-class business education that provides the skills employers and alumni are telling us students need to succeed in today’s ever-changing, global business environment.

 

BETA GAMMA SIGMA HONOR SOCIETY

Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International. The mission of the International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma is to encourage and honor academic achievement in the study of business, to foster personal and professional excellence, to advance the values of the Society, and to serve its lifelong members.

 

APPLIED LEARNING PROGRAM

While being inspired in the classroom is important, there’s no comparison to “learning by doing.” The School of Business offers an Applied Learning Program that includes internships (both local and metro), study abroad, competitions, conferences and capstone projects. Both credit bearing and extra-curricular, these opportunities are proven to enhance skill development and employability!

 

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LETTER FROM THE DEAN


Dean Kristin Backhaus

 

The School of Business is so excited to have you as a part of our expanding program.

We provide a variety of opportunities for you to become more involved within your individual major. Be sure to get off on the right foot and avail yourself of all the possibilities we have to offer!

Our Instagram feed (@npbusiness) gives a great inside look into what it is like to be a business student at SUNY New Paltz. Be sure to give us a follow to stay up to date on new and exciting opportunities, as well as upcoming events in our program!

Again, congratulations on your achievement and best wishes on this next chapter. We hope to see you soon!

Kristin Backhaus
Dean, School of Business
SUNY New Paltz

 

 

CONTACT US

The School of Business
State University of New York at New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY 12561-2443

 

 

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