Management and Business Major and Minor

Skidmore’s unique management and business program blends a forward-thinking, creatively driven, interactive business curriculum with a top-tier liberal arts education.

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We offer small class sizes, personalized instruction, and an education that focuses on addressing today’s challenges through multiple approaches. Students immerse themselves in the complexities and nuances of the global marketplace to prepare for a career in a fast-evolving business landscape.

What will you learn?

Our students study accounting, marketing, finance, strategy, and other functional areas of business. However, we go way beyond these foundations by embedding our business curriculum in areas such as technology, politics, economics, environment, creativity, global awareness, and ethics. Many of our students also choose to pursue double majors or major-minor combinations to enhance their career outcomes.

Where will you go?

Our graduates learn analytical and problem-solving skills that prepare them for a variety of career paths. Likewise, our strong alumni network supports students in shaping their own unique professional trajectory. Here are some of the industries and programs in which our graduates have thrived.

Career paths	Recent employers	Graduate schools and programs
Associate business architect Business development specialist and paralegal Classroom learning assistant for AI business Digital marketing specialist Financial crime analyst Financial and operations analyst Global markets strategist Human resources coordinator Investment banker Market support analyst Project manager Retail brokerage associate	Bank of America Blackrock Deloitte Delta Airlines Deutsche Bank Ernst & Young Fidelity Investments Goldman Sachs Google IBM London Stock Exchange Group Morgan Stanley M&T Bank NYU Langone Health Paramount Productions Samsung	Bentley University Boston College Columbia University Georgetown University School of Law Harvard Business School Hofstra University School of Law London School of Economics and Political Science Long Island University Merrimack College Nottingham Business School Pace University University of Connecticut School of Law University of Toronto School of Law University of Vermont

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Courses you’ll only find here

Skidmore’s popular introductory-level business course, MB 107, is an unforgettable experience. Mentored by upper-level student coaches and faculty, students develop detailed business plans for actual companies and present them to working executives. It pushes students to think creatively and communicate effectively beyond the classroom. In our strategy capstone course, senior majors integrate all of what they’ve learned at Skidmore.

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A fresh, results-driven program

An engaging curriculum, close relationships with faculty, and a powerful alumni network await.

Alex Bonrouhi '27 wearing a Skidmore hockey uniform

Classes with flavor

Alex Bonrouhi ’27 enjoyed an eye-opening experience in a First-Year Scribner Seminar course called The Business of Food with Professor Caroline D’Abate.

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Lane Gray '26 in the Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences

Current, collaborative research

Management and business and English double major Lane Grey ’26 worked with Assistant Professor Yueqi Li to take a critical look at generative AI in relation to financial accounting tasks.

Read Lane's story

Natalie Jew '23 standing outside on Skidmore campus, with green tree in the background on a sunny day.

Connections that pay dividends

Natalie Jew ’23, a double major in management and business and English, found a mentor in entrepreneur Stephanie Hon ’16, who also benefitted from Skidmore’s alumni network in launching her business.

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Epic ideas start at Skidmore

Our management and business alumni burn bright – and the spark began here.

Ben Van Leeuwen '07 standing in front of a Van Leeuwen Ice Cream storefront.

An ice cream dream

Ben Van Leeuwen ’07, a founder of the eponymous, premium ice cream brand that can be found in shops from NYC to Singapore, says some of the most valuable lessons he has learned about building a business came from courses at Skidmore.

Read Ben's story

Dylan Telano '23 sitting at a keyboard typing.

A community for creators

Dylan Telano ’23 turned his passions for storytelling and community into the successful online creator platform VoyceMe, with a little help from Skidmore’s Kenneth A. Freirich Entrepreneurship Competition.

Read Dylan's story

Matt Ferrari '05 holding a Skidmore Baseball flag at the summit of Mt. Everest.

Peak success

Matt Ferrari ’05, who recently summited Mount Everest, credits his professors in Skidmore’s Management and Business Department with sparking his early interest in commercial real estate and shaping his future.

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Entrepreneurship opportunities

Management and business students can take advantage of our entrepreneurship minor and also have the chance to participate in unique college-wide opportunities like StartUp Skidmore and the Kenneth A. Freirich Entrepreneurship Competition, which connect students with game-changing mentorship from successful alumni and the chance to earn seed money to support their dreams.

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Faculty highlights

Award-winning faculty

Pushkala Prasad, Zankel Professor of Management and Liberal Arts, received the Ralph A. Ciancio Award for Excellence in Teaching, which recognizes teaching rigor, effectiveness, motivation, knowledge of subject matter, and overall dynamism.

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Understanding job trends

With a grant from the National Science Foundation, Associate Professor of Management and Business Mike Dunn has been working alongside student researchers to better understand how modern-day careers are being made online.

AI thought leadership

F. William Harder Chair of Business Administration Matt Lucas has led an effort to critically examine AI use in higher education and strives to create interactive, personalized learning experiences in the classroom.

Frequently asked questions

Learn more about what it’s like to study management and business at Skidmore College. Whether you’re exploring a major or minor, this section answers common questions about our curriculum, faculty, internships, and how Skidmore prepares students to lead, create, and succeed across industries.

Yes, many of our students combine the management and business major with another major or minor. Common pairings include psychology, English, economics, mathematics and statistics, computer science, and more.

No, we do not offer formal concentrations. Instead, students receive well-rounded training across multiple business disciplines. However, you can tailor your studies toward a specific area (e.g., marketing, accounting) by choosing electives that deepen your knowledge in that field.

Yes, many of our majors study abroad. We encourage you to consult with the Off-Campus Study & Exchanges Office to explore available options. Many programs offer courses that can count toward our major or minor requirements.

We offer a variety of student-run clubs, such as Women in Business and the Investment Club. In addition, the department hosts lectures, workshops, and networking events throughout the year.

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Yes, many of our students complete internships during the academic year or over the summer. Some internships may also be taken for academic credit.

We offer a rigorous management and business program grounded in the liberal arts tradition, emphasizing critical thinking, interdisciplinary learning, and practical application.

Faculty

Award-winning. Creative. Thoughtful and supportive.

Meet your professors

Contact Management and Business

Office

Palamountain 232
Phone: 518-580-5100

Department Chair

Jina Mao
Associate Professor
jmao@skidmore.edu

Associate Chair

Ting Li
Associate Professor
tli@skidmore.edu

Academic Administrative Assistant

Tania Becker
taniabecker@skidmore.edu
Palamountain 232
518-580-5454

Management & Business