Saunders College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology

MBA Program Stats

Academics And Programs

Saunders welcomed a cohort of 76 students this year, and by design, they have low student-to-faculty ratios which means their faculty are highly accessible and committed to the personal success of each student. Saunders recognizes that instant access to information, big data, social media, and the global economy are forcing business leaders to be creative and innovate to succeed. Their curriculum is designed in a way to ensure that students have in-classroom opportunities to practice blending business, technology, science, design, and liberal arts together to reflect the reality of the world outside of the classroom.

The program can be either completed in 2 years or in 1 accelerated year. Students flow through 11 core technology-based courses, 3 courses in specialty areas of their choice, and 2 electives courses across nine RIT Colleges. The specialties allow students to hone in on a specific focus, in areas such as accounting, business analytics, digital marketing, finance, innovation management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management.

Electives allow them to customize their experience and share workspaces with artists, designers, engineers, and computer scientists. Blending students of different backgrounds also gives Saunders graduates the ability to differentiate themselves successfully within a crowded job market.

Saunders also offers Leadership Fellows opportunities, four global campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo where students commonly participate in competitions like Tiger Tank and Business Analytics, various Centers dedicated to Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Government, Society and more.

Career Stats

From Saunders Business School:

At the Intersection of Business and Technology

Saunders College of Business, one of nine colleges at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), is at the intersection of business and technology, delivering a unique and personal experience. Accredited business degrees at the center of a technology university are complemented by extensive resources in arts, design, technology, entrepreneurship, and science.

The business school is located in the green, beautiful suburbs of Rochester, New York, offering all the features of a major metropolitan city. On the southern shores of The Great Lakes and famous Finger Lakes Vineyards, Saunders is a day’s drive to Toronto, New York City, Boston, Detroit, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia. RIT’s campus offers academic and international diversity with nine colleges, five RIT Global Campuses and over 2,400 students from over 100 countries.

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Consistently ranked in the top 100 business schools. Saunders Online Executive MBA program is ranked #9 by U.S. News & World Report while receiving international recognitions for master of science specialties in accounting, business analytics, finance, hospitality, and supply chain management. Our graduate portfolio is comprised of STEM-designated MBA and master’s programs that offer international students the opportunity to work for up to three years after graduation. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with quick admission decisions. GMAT waivers and scholarships are available to qualifying students.

Saunders faculty publish research that is widely cited and published in the top academic journals, while they are frequently sought after as media experts. Their research is a foundational part of the new Ph.D. program while significantly impacting their areas of expertise and making contributions to society and industry. An example is the work performed through the Saunders Competitive Sustainability Center and the sustainability in leadership provided by the RIT Golisano Institute of Sustainability.

MBA students are prepared for leadership positions with a strong focus on technology, strategy, entrepreneurship, and data analytics. Core courses develop transferable skills highly valued across industries. Students build knowledge and skills in elective classes directly applying to their career goals, choosing from various technology electives across RIT’s nine colleges. Our MBA positions professionals to move into leadership positions in the business, industry, and not-for-profit sectors alongside government.

Students are supported by a Career Services office with vast employer contacts, as evidenced by its cooperative education program, one of the largest and oldest programs of its kind and is ranked #5 by U.S. News & World Report. MBA alums are employed at diverse firms such as Anheuser-Busch, Bank of New York Mellon, Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, Citi, Datto Inc., Deloitte, IBM, KPMG LLP, Paychex, PricewaterhouseCoopers, REDCOM Laboratories, Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific, TJX Companies, Tyco Electronics, and more. 

Saunders is completing a renovation and expansion that doubles its footprint and delivers the latest state-of-the-art facilities inspired by industry. Students continue to experience small class sizes while accessing the resources of a major technology university. This includes the Simone Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Center for Urban Entrepreneurship, Venture Creations incubator, MAGIC Spell Studios for large film productions, and The Construct rapid prototyping makerspace.

About Saunders College of Business

Saunders College of Business, one of nine colleges at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Saunders offers undergraduate (B.S.), Master (M.S.), Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA (EMBA), and Ph.D. Business Administration 

programs where students gain real-world business experiences through applied learning, internships, and capstone programs.

Recognized and ranked internationally, Saunders is home to more than 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in programs across RIT Global Campuses in Rochester, New York, Croatia, Dubai, Kosovo, and China. With a growing global network of more than 25,000 Saunders College and 136,000 RIT alumni, students can make connections almost anywhere and are encouraged to meet with devoted alums, dedicated professors, and driven peers. Students can study abroad at any of RIT’s four Global Campuses, additional global student exchange partnerships are available, and there are over 100 study abroad locations on every continent. 

With a 95% career outcomes rate, Saunders is dedicated to delivering relevant, contemporary degrees to meet market demands. Your Team is a group of advisors that can help you from the application process through graduation with insight into our generous financial aid options, curriculum, and career placement.

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