Business Studies
Overview
The Business Studies Department provides challenging, high-quality programs designed to give you the skills you need for success in your career. As a student in the Business Studies Department, you will build technical knowledge and skills in your field, and you will have the opportunity to develop the essential “soft skills” that employers demand. You also will learn from a diverse faculty who have a variety of business experience, and have the opportunity to gain your own valuable real-world experience before you graduate by participating in a cooperative work experience.
The Business Studies Department also offers students a competitive advantage in today’s job market by offering courses that prepare students for certification in Microsoft® Office applications software.
For deaf and hard-of-hearing students who prefer an online program, or for deaf and hard-of-hearing professionals who would like to advance their career by enhancing their skills, RIT/NTIID’s new online associate of applied science in business administration program may be right for you. Read more about the online program and watch this video.
Featured Work and Profiles
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Heriberto Almonte Medina
“RIT provides an environment where I can thrive academically and professionally, surrounded by supportive peers and mentors.”
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Thuy Vo
“I grew up attending a school for the deaf since elementary school, so I knew RIT/NTID would be a good fit for me.”
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Yolanda Ford
“I attended a school for deaf students, so I came to RIT to experience diversity among deaf and hard-of-hearing students from all over the United States.”
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Mia White
“I chose RIT because I get to interact with deaf and hearing people every day, and I knew I wouldn’t find this opportunity anywhere else.”
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Matthew Rodriguez
“The excellent options in business programs and high successful job placement rate for deaf and hard-of-hearing graduates made RIT a great choice.”
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Business Studies Support Services
Services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in RIT's Saunders College of Business
Business Studies support faculty provide support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students enrolled in RIT's Saunders College of Business. The support team is a group of faculty who are professionals in their specific disciplines.
Services provided for students include individual and small group tutoring, co-op and career advising, and collaboration with the faculty and administrators in RIT’s Saunders College of Business to support our student’s academic success.
