About the School of Business
We prepare all our students—undergraduate and graduate—to become leaders who have a positive impact on our communities, society and the world.
- Distinctive academics, taught in small classes by dedicated faculty
- Outstanding internship and networking opportunities and thought-provoking events
- Skill building for today’s business world, including analytics, decision-making, and experience with the latest technologies, like Bloomberg Terminals, Simeo software for supply chain management, and RStudio for the programming language R.
Strategic Plan
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We aspire to provide a dynamic learning environment and to be a highly trusted source of professional talent that is globally and socially conscious.
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We prepare students to become critical thinkers and ethical leaders with strong communication skills and an appreciation of social responsibility. We do this through an experience-based and integrated curriculum that fosters business knowledge with real-world impact.
Revised in 2025
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We are guided by the following values of mutual respect, civility and concern for others; partnership, collaboration, and cooperation; integrity, transparency, and accountability; openness to new ways of knowing and doing; and appreciation for the intrinsic value of a liberal arts education.
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Empowerment Through Education
Deliver a career-focused, high-value education dedicated to student success.
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Community of Inclusion
Foster an inclusive community connecting students, faculty, employers, and local organizations.
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Elevate Our Reputation
Enhance recognition and visibility as a leading business school.
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Growth in Graduate Study
Drive innovative and impactful growth in graduate education.
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The Willumstad School of Business is committed to having a positive impact on society. We accomplish this by: 1) Educating students and equipping them with problem solving skills to address societal challenges; 2) Engaging in community outreach and service-learning initiatives that contribute to reducing inequalities in the Long Island region.
Originally proposed in 2023 and revised in 2025
A Lasting Legacy
Our History
¹û½´ÊÓÆµ has been offering business degrees since 1934, but it wasn’t until 1964 that the School of Business Administration took form and began to gain substantial momentum.
The Willumstad Story
¹û½´ÊÓÆµ named its business school after Robert B. Willumstad, an alumnus who became president of CitiGroup and briefly served as CEO of American International Group.
Fostering a Community of Inclusion and Belonging
The Robert B. Willumstad School of Business supports an inclusive learning environment where all students feel understood, respected, and appreciated.
Who’s Hiring ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ Business Grads?
Recent graduates of the Willumstad School of Business have been hired by the following organizations.
- AIG
- Amazon
- Axis Capital
- Bank of America
- Barclays
- BDO USA
- Catholic Health
- CitiBank
- Coca-Cola
- Deloitte
- Enterprise
- Estee Lauder
- EY
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Flushing Bank
- Geico
- Grant Thornton
- Grassi & Co.
- IBM
- JP Morgan Chase & Co.
- KPMG
- Major League Baseball
- Marcum
- Marks Paneth
- Merrill
- Morgan Stanley
- Northwell Health
- NYU Langone Health
- PwC
- PSE&G
Investing in Your Future
Take a look at our tuition and costs, and then review a complete list of available scholarships and grants. We’ll work with you to help make your ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ education affordable.
Tuition & Financial Aid
We’re dedicated to helping every student secure funding, and we offer a wide variety of financial assistance programs in addition to the various state and federal programs.
Scholarship Opportunities
¹û½´ÊÓÆµ awards merit-based scholarships to qualified accepted students based on many factors. Depending on family need, you may also be eligible for additional grants, loans and the work-study program.