Points of Pride

At the Cotsakos College of Business, we empower students to launch successful, future-ready careers through a powerful blend of technology, critical thinking, and communication skills. Our programs combine academic rigor with real-world experience, professional development, and close collaboration with industry leaders.


🎓 Academic Excellence & Innovation

  • AACSB Accredited: A distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide—for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • STEM-Designated Programs: Cutting-edge MBA degrees in Business Analytics and Finance prepare students for high-demand careers.
  • Future-Focused Curriculum: Courses integrate business fundamentals with data analytics, emerging technologies, ethics, and sustainability.
  • Flexible Learning: Online and hybrid options support both traditional students and working professionals.
  • Faculty Impact: Over 200 peer-reviewed publications and thought leadership contributions in the past five years.


🚀 Student Success & Career Readiness

  • #1 MBA Producer in New Jersey (2024).
  • 91% Career Outcomes Rate: Graduates employed or in graduate school within six months.
  • Rising Salaries: Class of 2023 graduates earned an average starting salary of $61,052.
  • Career-Ready Experiences: Students engage in workshops, internships, competitions, mentoring, and networking events.
  • Supportive Environment: Proactive outreach and resources for at-risk and adult learners.
  • Strong Employer Pipeline: Robust internship and job placement through strategic partnerships.


🤝 Industry Engagement & Employer Partnerships

  • Advisory & Advancement Council: 30+ business leaders help shape curriculum and student development.
  • Russ Berrie Institute for Professional Sales: Nationally recognized for its labs, role-play tech, and corporate-sponsored competitions.
  • Small Business Development Center (SBDC): Served nearly 3,000 clients, launched 76 startups, and facilitated over $186 million in capital over five years.
  • Global Business & Finance Institute: Offers Bloomberg terminal training, finance competitions, and global business workshops.


🌍 Community Impact & Social Responsibility

  • Expanding Access: Dual enrollment has grown from 39 to 200+ high school students.
  • High School Academies: Summer programs in Sales and Financial Planning introduce students to business early.
  • Center for Socially Responsible Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CSREI): Supports sustainable, socially conscious ventures through education and research.
  • Serving Diverse Learners: High representation of first-gen, Pell-eligible, working, adult, and transfer students.
  • Inclusive Curriculum: Designed to support traditionally underserved populations.


🌟 Leadership in Ethics & Inclusion

  • National Thought Leadership: Recognized for work in conscious capitalism, business ethics, and inclusive leadership.
  • Faculty Excellence: Research and teaching in economic justice, equity, and inclusive pedagogy.
  • Signature Events: Financial Planning Academy and COIN events promote access and representation in business.


Discover how the Cotsakos College of Business prepares tomorrow’s leaders and drives economic and social progress—locally and globally.