Who We Are

Saunders College of Business: An Incubator for the Exceptional.

Who We Are: A Community Built Around You

At Saunders College of Business, our mission is clear: students come first. Guided by visionary leadership dedicated to opening clear pathways for career success, we are a tight-knit community of dedicated faculty, staff, mentors, and alumni who get to know you by name and actively support your individual path. Dedicated support helps you unlock Rochester Institute of Technology resources, paid cooperative education experiences, state-of-the-art facilities, and unlimited interdisciplinary possibilities, so you graduate ready to lead.

Saunders provides the personal foundation and network to help you confidently navigate it all:

Where Careers Begin

Students at Saunders College of Business are fully immersed in experiential learning through student clubs, industry speakers, corporate visits, events, competitions, and global conferences. Deeply integrated into our curriculum, RIT’s renowned Cooperative Education program places students in paid, professional work experiences supported by dedicated academic advisors and career counselors. Backed by one of the world's oldest and largest co-op networks, we connect over 5,000 students and graduates to more than 3,000 top employers annually. 

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Your Team: Actively Supporting Your Journey

Your team is here to support you throughout your academic journey, from admissions to graduation. Please reach out for assistance whenever needed.

Admissions Representatives

Undergraduate Admissions Representative

Matthew Cornwell

Associate Director of Student Services
585-475-6916

Graduate Admissions Representative

Peggy Tirrell

Senior Associate Director Grad Business Prog and Admissions
585-475-2795

Dedicated Advisors

Advisors

Academic, faculty, career and co-op advisors are here to assist you throughout your academic experience, dedicated  to your success at Saunders College of Business.

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Additional Support

Financial Aid Representative

Your dedicated financial aid representative who supports business students with questions about funding their education.

Library
Liason

Your dedicated College Librarian who supports every RIT college's students with helpful guidance on their research work.

Alumni
Relations

Your dedicated alumni relations representative who helps you stay connected and engaged after you graduate from Saunders.

Business Faculty Experts

professor victor perotti and professor archana jain

Learn from Saunders College of Business faculty, recognized thought leaders in their fields published in top academic journals. Undergraduate and graduate students can join faculty research through symposiums and the Saunders Student Research Initiative. Faculty bring real-world business knowledge to every course through case studies, seminars, simulations, and independent work. They also serve as advisors, offering direct opportunities to collaborate on research and shape the future of business.

Meet Saunders faculty

Honors Students

Master global product innovation through hands-on coursework and fully funded business trips to hubs like Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago, and Atlanta. Visit industry leaders such as Google, IDEO, and the Federal Reserve Bank while working alongside engineering honors peers.

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Women in Business

Saunders College champions female leaders at the intersection of business and technology, building on a legacy that includes Edwina Hogadone—the nation’s first female business school dean—and current Dean Jacqueline R. Mozrall.

Saunders Alumni

Shaping the Future of Business

Across industries and around the globe, Saunders College of Business alumni are turning ambition into action. Backed by a powerful network of 25,000+ business alumni and 140,000+ RIT graduates, our alums lead with confidence, create sustainable solutions, and drive meaningful change.

Through dedicated Alumni Relations resources and lifelong career support, the Saunders community remains connected long after graduation. We proudly showcase our alumni as they reflect on their RIT foundation, share insights from the front lines of industry, and demonstrate what it means to move the world forward.

Share your professional achievements and connect with alumni resources today.

Awards and Recognitions

Saunders College of Business recognizes its outstanding students, alumni, faculty, and staff who are leaders in their fields.


Student Awards

E. Philip Saunders Endowed Business Scholarship

Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Student Award


Alumni Awards

Phil Saunders Cornerstone of Philanthropy Award

Outstanding Business Leader Award

Sarah Margaret Gillam Award

Outstanding Community Partner Award