School of Business

Overview

Daniel Connolly, Dean
Joon Yong Seo, Associate Dean
Kristin Lennarz, Assistant Dean and Director of the MBA Program

Omar Watts, Chair, Department of Accounting and Finance
Andrew Gallan, Chair, Department of Management and Marketing

Guided by St. John Fisher University’s core values of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge, the School of Business develops globally minded leaders who are principled, purpose-driven, and goal-oriented.  Our graduates are equipped to make thoughtful business decisions that integrate conscience, compassion, and data-informed insight.  We deliver transformative undergraduate and graduate business education through high-impact, hands-on learning experiences—both inside and beyond the classroom.  These experiences prepare students for a lifetime of personal fulfillment, professional success, and responsible global citizenship.

Our commitment to developing adaptable, lifelong learners who are both Day 1 Ready and future-proof ensures that graduates enter the workforce equipped with the critical skills, knowledge, and mindset to make meaningful contributions to their organizations and communities. They are prepared to lead with integrity and purpose, succeed in their chosen fields, and confidently navigate career transitions by leveraging the portable, transferable skills they have cultivated.

The School of Business has been continuously accredited by AACSB International since 2003. This prestigious accreditation represents the highest standard of excellence in business education and reflects our ongoing commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement through a systematic and rigorous peer review process

The School is comprised of two academic departments:  the Department of Accounting and Finance and the Department of Management and Marketing.  It offers five undergraduate degree programs and one graduate degree program.

Undergraduate Program Offerings:

Degree Programs:

  • B.S. in Accounting
  • B.S. in Finance
      Financial Planning Track
      Corporate Finance Track
  • B.S. in Management
  • B.S. in Marketing
  • B.S. in Business Administration (Online Adult Degree Completion Program)

 

Minors and Certificate Programs:

  • Accounting Certificate
  • Minors in Accounting, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Financial Planning, Management, Marketing and Professional Sales

 

Graduate Program Offerings:

    •  MBA
    •      Accounting Concentration*
    •      General Management Concentration
    •      Health Systems Management Concentration
    •      Pharmaceutical Industry Concentration

 

*The Accounting concentration is the only concentration that provides preparation for CPA licensure in New York State. Students wishing to prepare for CPA licensure should ensure that their specific courses meet the requirements for their state.

 

School of Business