Quinnipiac University’s School of Business has been consistently ranked by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as one of the best business schools for undergraduate and graduate programs. We are a leader in accelerated education, which enables students to complete their undergraduate and graduate degrees at an advanced pace. Our Terry W. Goodwin ’67 Financial Technology Center and our M&T Bank Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship provide students with access to some of the latest business technology and some of the brightest entrepreneurial minds. We also provide students with an opportunity to manage a $3 million student-run portfolio and to make microloans to local and international businesses through our microlending club. Our students also gain valuable business experience through internships, study abroad programs and short-term immersion trips that are built into our degree programs.
According to data collected in 2021, the School of Business has a success rate of 99.7%. 53% of graduates are working full time, 46% of graduates are attending graduate school and 0.5% of graduates are starting new businesses.
Incoming First-Year Students By The Numbers
3.42
Average GPA
The average GPA for the Class of 2026.
1170
SAT Median Score
The median SAT score for the Class of 2026.
Total Enrollment Fall 2023
As of Fall 2023, the School of Business enrolled 1,423 undergraduate students across 14 programs, with a portion of these students undeclared. In addition, the 477 graduate students were enrolled across 6 programs.
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Undergraduate Enrollment
Graduate Enrollment
Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,423 students
Accounting: 118
Applied Business: 139
Biomedical Marketing: 33
Business Administration: 43
Business Analytics: 73
Business Undeclared: 183
Computer Information Systems & Accounting: 5
Computer Information Systems: 43
Entrepreneurship & Innovation: 75
Finance: 336
Human Resource Management: 30
International Business: 41
Marketing: 247
Sport and Entertainment Management: 26
Supply Chain Management: 31
Total Graduate Enrollment: 477 students
Accounting: 18
Business Analytics: 31
Business Analytics (online): 34
MBA: 214
Professional MBA: 130
Organizational Leadership: 50
Accreditation
The Quinnipiac School of Business is accredited by AACSB International — the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, placing it in the top 5% of business schools worldwide.
Our undergraduate accounting program also holds the distinction of AACSB Accounting Accreditation, putting it in select company. In fact, ours is one of only a few programs in the region with AACSB Accounting Accreditation — and one of just two in Connecticut.
Real-World Experience
You’ll be able to apply what you learn in the classroom to internships, study abroad programs and other real-world opportunities.
Manage Quinnipiac’s $3 million student-run portfolio
Help transform lives by financing small business owners around the globe through the student-run microlending program
Compete in intercollegiate regional and national case competitions
Support and assist Connecticut businesses, organizations and government agencies by providing consulting services
Develop your ideas and launch them into a real business through the M&T Bank Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Compete in business plan competitions to earn seed funding to launch your startup
Teach business principles at local K-12 schools on Junior Achievement Day
Collaborate with faculty on research projects
GAME Forum
Each spring, the School of Business hosts the GAME (Global Asset Management Education) Forum in New York City. As the largest student-run financial conference in the world, the GAME Forum brings together more than 1,500 students and faculty from more than 157 colleges and universities. These participants, who represent all 50 states and 41 countries, learn from 140 of today's top financial leaders. The GAME Forum exposes students to the latest challenges and opportunities facing investment professionals in the global financial markets.
Preparing to navigate the complexities of a modern, globalized business landscape requires stepping outside of the classroom and exploring professional environments.
Not only will you develop hands-on experience, you will have the opportunity to earn up to 6 academic credits for your work. Regardless of your major, you'll have access to internships with companies in a variety of industries.
Beiersdorf USA
Johnson & Johnson
L’Oreal USA
Ross Stores
Stanley Black & Decker
Swarovski
Vineyard Vines
Boston Bruins Foundation
FBI
First Realty Management
JetBlue Airways
New York Mets
Politan Marketing
Pratt & Whitney
Tara Expeditions
Yale New Haven Health
BlumShapiro
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
Deloitte
Ernst & Young
Goldman Sachs
Grant Thornton
Ivy Wealth Management
Jackson Hewitt
KPMG
Morgan Stanley
Pivoton Capital
PwC
Simione Macca & Larrow
Aetna
Cigna
Hartford Insurance
New York Life
The Hartford
Travelers
Vanguard Benefit Solutions
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Pacira Pharmaceuticals
Tasly Pharmaceuticals
Our Alumni Network
With a university alumni network more than 50,000 strong, we have connections with thousands of employers around the world. As a student, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with these alumni for mentoring, career advice and networking through our Bobcat Connect platform.
Anheuser-Busch
Johnson & Johnson
The TJX Companies, Inc.
Delve Labs
ESPN
Eversource Energy
Google
Hubbell Incorporated
IBM
Ogilvy
Pratt & Whitney
StriveIV
U.S. Air Force
Athena Health, Inc.
Atlantic Health System
Becton Dickinson
MJH Life Sciences
Aetna
Cigna
New York Life
Deloitte
Ernst & Young
Goldman Sachs
Merrill Lynch
Morgan Stanley
Prudential Financial
Study Abroad Opportunities
Our School of Business students have many opportunities togain firsthand experience with the globalized economy and build their cultural intelligence. Students can choose from semester-long or short-term study abroad experiences to build their international business skills, and gain the knowledge and confidence to enter exciting careers on the global stage. Students can choose from a variety of semester-long programs, or travel with their classmates through faculty-led, short-term immersion trips.
While students can participate in semester abroad programs almost anywhere in the world, the most popular destinations for business students include Ireland, England, Spain, Italy and Australia.
Real-world internships around the globe include:
Argentina
Australia
China
Czech Republic
Ecuador
England
France
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Poland
South Africa
Southeast Asia
Spain
Thailand
Vietnam
New Zealand
Immersion Trips
You can join your classmates on short-term, faculty-led immersion programs during summer break, spring break and winter break. You will experience new cultures, visit historical sites and meet with business leaders. These trips are fully planned, from departure to return, and provide students with access to unique experiences such as visits to the European Central Bank and the Tokyo Stock Exchange. You will also tour facilities such as Fuso Trucks in Japan, Chiangmai Celadon in Thailand, BMW in Spain and Amorin Cork in Portugal. Through these experiences, you will meet and interact with owners and managers to gain a better understanding of business in the local and global economies.
Sample destinations for our immersion trips:
Canada
China
Dominican Republic
France
Germany
Guatemala
Hong Kong
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Korea
Nicaragua
Peru
Poland
Thailand
United Kingdom
Faculty
Our faculty have significant industry experience, knowledge and professional relationships. They are student-focused and driven to help students succeed inside and outside the classroom. Our small class environments provide the opportunity for real-time feedback and hands-on learning. Our 1-on-1 advising with faculty also enables students to sharpen long-term planning for their degrees and career paths.
The common requirements for graduation with the bachelor of science degree for all business majors include completion of the business core curriculum, the major requirements and the University Curriculum, which covers fundamental areas such as English, mathematics, science, social sciences, the humanities and the arts. The business core curriculum challenges each student to develop a knowledge and skill base for further study within the business disciplines. The major requirements provide students with specialized knowledge within a field of business.
Within the business curriculum, you’ll learn valuable skills necessary for success in your career. These include data analysis using Excel, business communications, critical thinking, cultural adaptability, ethical thinking and professionalism. In addition to the traditional business core coursework in accounting, business law, economics, finance, international business, management and marketing, the school offers a seminar designed to begin the professional development process needed for success in today’s competitive business world.
