Research
Research is an essential part of the mission of the College of Business, with specific goals to conduct discipline-based, applied, and instructional research that bridges the gap between business theory and practice. Faculty members at the Alfred University College of Business have established international collaborations with research partners in Canada, China, Germany, Australia, Kuwait, and Turkey on a variety of research topics. Students in the Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) program have the opportunity to work as research assistants under the mentorship of faculty advisors. These research opportunities have resulted in co-authorships of journal articles and invitations to present research at regional and international forums.
Mission and Values
The College of Business advances Alfred University's mission and goals in providing intellectual leadership through teaching, research and service. We provide active-learning driven educational programs in business management to interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate students who value an intimate, interactive, student-centered learning environment. We develop our students into ethical business leaders who can think critically and communicate effectively in both domestic and global arenas. Our faculty conducts discipline-based, applied and instructional research that bridge the gap between business theory and practice.
In support of this mission, graduates of our MBA program will be able to:
- Lead creative teams which develop and communicate innovative strategies
- Demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills
- Understand and apply ethical business practices in business decisions
History and Accreditation
The College of Business was established at Alfred University in 1973 and has been accredited by AACSB since 1987. The MBA degree program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) - International. The School is located in the F.W. Olin Building, a $5.6 million facility providing classroom computer facilities and a stock trading room. In 1995, the NYSDEd approved the granting of the MBA degree. Additions to the Business Administration program were Accounting in 2010 and Healthcare Planning and Management in 2022.