About Us

Where Ambition Meets Impact

Building Leaders Who Make a Difference in Practice and in the Community

A Young, Dynamic College at New York’s Flagship Public University

Here at the College of Business, ambition takes shape through real work — consulting projects, research, and partnerships that put students alongside the businesses and communities they want to change.

Faculty mentorship and hands-on experience turn classroom theory into practiced skill, while a culture built on momentum keeps students moving toward something bigger than a degree.

Graduates leave ready to lead from day one — equipped to drive results in their careers and to strengthen the communities around them.

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Welcome to the College of Business at Stony Brook University

Where Ambitious Minds Become Tomorrow’s Business Leaders

A Community Built on Academic Excellence, Access, and Lasting Real-World Impact

A leader in promoting social mobility, Stony Brook University is located on Long Island, an hour from New York City. As part of the SUNY system, Stony Brook is New York's flagship and No. 1 public university.

At the College of Business, we are fostering a community of renowned scholars, innovators, and leaders who are making a positive impact on practice and in the community. We offer a diverse range of graduate and undergraduate programs that blend rigorous academic instruction with real-world experiential learning — in accounting, analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing, and operations & supply chain management.

Through classroom learning, internships, and experiential projects, we emphasize learnability in the curriculum — ensuring our students are well-prepared to adapt to new challenges and opportunities throughout their careers.

Our Mission

Outstanding Education and Knowledge That Endures

Educating Leaders, Advancing Research, and Strengthening Communities

The mission of the College of Business is to deliver outstanding and accessible business education at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels; to create and share globally recognized business knowledge with both immediate and enduring practical impact; and to lead in fostering business development and well-being in diverse communities across the region and beyond.

Educate

Outstanding, accessible business education at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels.


Discover

Create and share globally recognized knowledge with both immediate and enduring impact.


Lead

Foster business development and well-being in diverse communities across the region and beyond.

The College of Business at a Glance

A Growing Community With Proven Momentum

Real Numbers Behind a Rising, Nationally Recognized Business School

From a worldwide alumni network to faculty-led research centers and a thriving student community, our impact is measurable — and it expands every year.

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~12,000

Alumni network spanning industries worldwide

8

Research labs and centers led by faculty and students

13

Student clubs and organizations

50+

Guest speaker engagement events each year

7

Disciplines, from Accounting to Business Analytics & Intelligence

$33K+

Awarded in College of Business scholarships

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A Message From the Dean

Welcome to the College of Business at Stony Brook University – a leader in promoting social mobility. Located on Long Island, approximately an hour away from New York City, Stony Brook University is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is designated as New York's flagship and No. 1 public university.

The College of Business is dedicated to fostering a community of scholars, innovators, and leaders who make a positive impact on practice and in the community. As the Interim Dean, I am delighted to lead this dynamic college, working alongside a dedicated team of faculty and staff who are passionate about providing an exceptional educational experience. Our Strategic Plan (2024–2029), Growth with Reputation, underscores our commitment to making a meaningful and lasting impact on our students, the business community, and the broader society. 

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Why Choose the Stony Brook University College of Business

Reasons Students Build Their Futures Here

A Flagship Reputation, Genuine Flexibility, and a Forward-Looking Vision

Students choose the College of Business for the rare combination of a world-class public university, programs that fit real lives, and an education built for where business is heading next.

Reputation

New York State's flagship university and a leader in innovation, research, and academic excellence — with the network to match.

Affordable

Quality education designed to fit your schedule and your budget, with online and hybrid options across our programs.

Futureproof

From our AI initiative to interdisciplinary research, we prepare ethical problem-solvers ready for a changing world.

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Everything You Want to Know, All in One Place

From Our Strategic Plan to Scholarships, Leadership, and Beyond

Continue exploring the people, priorities, and programs that define the College of Business.

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Accredited by AACSB International

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A Distinction Earned by Fewer Than Six Percent of Business Schools Worldwide

The College of Business proudly holds AACSB International accreditation — the hallmark of excellence in business education, earned by less than six percent of business schools worldwide.