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Message from the Dean

The Siena College School of Business has a reputation as a top business school in the Capital Region of New York and beyond. In fact, our AACSB accreditation is a distinction given to very few schools—schools considered to be the best business programs in the world.

 Welcome to the School of Business!

As the Dean of the School of Business at Siena College, I am delighted to welcome you to our School and to Siena College. The core mission of the School of Business is to offer a business education integrated with the liberal arts that is rooted in the Franciscan values of inclusivity and service. Our AACSB* accredited undergraduate and graduate programs develop versatile and socially responsible citizens with the skills to compassionately lead, serve, and succeed.  

Our undergraduate and graduate programs are supported by our talented and dedicated faculty, and our enthusiastic and committed staff. Our advisory board, comprised of business executives from the area, serve as partners in advancing the mission of the School of Business.

Located in the Capital Region of the State of New York, the School of Business offers:

  • Undergraduate majors in Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, and our customizable and flexible Business major that allows students to combine concentrations in two business disciplines
  • Interdisciplinary Health Administration track within the BA in Health Studies
  • Minors in Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Development, Management & Marketing
  • Graduate programs including MS in Accounting; MBA with concentrations in Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing and Strategic Management; and MS in Business Analytics
  • Graduate Advanced Professional Certificates in Data Analytics; Fraud and Digital Forensics; Marketing; Strategic Management; Cybersecurity
  • Access to a stock trading room with Bloomberg terminals  
  • Internship opportunities that deliver real-world experience and often lead to job offers
  • Ten student organizations, several affiliated with national organizations
  • A network of successful alumni dedicated to aiding fellow Siena graduates in their career development
  • Focus on ethical, responsible business and management practices consistent with Siena’s Catholic Franciscan Tradition.

I am extremely proud that our work together is having a significant impact in the local, regional, national and global community. The School of Business became a member of the Principles of Responsible Management (PRME)** in January 2020. Our students advance communities through service learning projects and research work with faculty. Our faculty is proud of the impact they are making on the world by conducting research on important social issues, by consulting with nonprofit organizations, and by offering their expertise to nonprofits. From the student outcome perspective, one year after graduation, 92.3% of our undergraduates are employed, in graduate school, or are employed and attending graduate school. (Data Source: 2020 Alumni Survey). Our graduates from the MS in Accounting program enjoy 100% employment placement rate.

On behalf of all my colleagues, I extend a warm invitation to you to explore the School of Business through the website and by reaching out to me via email, phone and/or in person. I welcome the opportunity to personally meet you.

Best regards,
Rashmi Assudani, PhD
Dean, School of Business

*Less than 6% of business schools worldwide have obtained AACSB accreditation
** Launched during the UN Global Compact Leaders’ Summit in Geneva, the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) has become the largest organized relationship between the United Nations and business schools.