Lubin at a Glance

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The Lubin School of Business is accredited for both business and accounting by AACSB International, an elite distinction shared by fewer than two percent of business schools worldwide. Lubin is the largest private, four-year undergraduate college in the New York metropolitan area and the ninth largest AACSB-accredited private school in the United States. Anchored on a strong liberal arts foundation, undergraduate BBA students can major in accounting, finance, marketing, and management, and choose concentrations in entrepreneurship, hospitality and tourism, human resources management, international management, and many others. Lubin's graduate programs offer a wide range of MBA, MS, EMBA, BBA/MBA, BBA/MS, MBA/JD,and DPS programs on either a full-time or part-time basis. Lubin's mission is to provide its students with exceptional experienced-based learning that blends business theory with practical applications to prepare its graduates for successful professional careers in the global business environment.

Pace University Facts

  • 95% of the University's entering freshmen receive financial aid and/or scholarships
  • Pace University has New York state's largest internship and co-op program with the most Fortune 500 companies and top firms
  • Over 300 companies participate in on-campus recruiting at Pace
  • Over 500 alumni advisors assist students in securing careers in their chosen field
  • Over 71% of graduating seniors are employed within 6 months of graduation
  • Over 34% of Pace students secured full-time jobs or acceptance to graduate school before graduation - 10% more more than the national average
  • Our student body is a global community representing 93 countries
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Lubin Enrollment
3,916 students: 2,868 undergraduate and 1,048 graduate

Faculty
The Lubin faculty (107 full-time, 89 part-time) is composed of accomplished practitioners and noted scholars whose research is quoted in such major media as Business Week, CNN, Fortune, the New York Times, WABC, the Wall Street Journal, WCBS, and the Washington Post. 40% of Lubin full-time faculty received their PhD or terminal degree from a school ranked in the top 10 American universities by U.S.News & World Report, including Columbia, Harvard, Northwestern, New York University, Stanford, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale. 20% of Lubin part-time faculty are top managers - President or CEO, Partner, Vice President, Director, or Chief Officer such as a COO.

Student Exchange Programs
CEFAM (France); European Business School-London (United Kingdom); Hong Kong Baptist University (China); Sophia University, Tokyo (Japan); University of Adelaide (Australia); University College Cork (Ireland); University of Manheim (Germany); University of Paris - Dauphine (France); University of Technology, Sydney (Australia); and Universidad del Pacifico (Chile)

International Partnership
European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Majors: accounting, general business, finance, information systems, international management, management, and marketing

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Concentrations: accounting, financial management, information systems, international business, international economics, management, marketing management, and taxation. Dual concentration MBAs may be earned, requiring only nine additional credits in most cases.

Executive MBA
A 23-month Web-assisted executive MBA program for professionals combining Internet-based learning with periodic weekend residencies. The program is based on large-scale team projects and a series of management skills modules.

Master of Finance for Professionals (MFP)
A 36-credit program specially designed for people already working in finance (or who want to enter the field) who need to update their knowledge and skills within a practical framework.

Master of Science (MS)
Concentrations: accounting (CPA preparation), financial management, human resources management, investment management, and taxation

Joint Degree Programs
BBA/MBA Public Accounting, BBA Public Accounting/MS Financial Management, MBA/JD

Advanced Graduate Certificate Program
A post-MBA 12-15 credit program offering customized modules in most business fields

Doctor of Professional Studies (DPS)
For business professionals who have demonstrated career achievement, have 10 or more years business experience, and possess an MBA or related master's degree

POINTS OF DISTINCTION

Lubin has earned national and international recognition for its educational programs and alumni achievements:
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  • The Lubin School is accredited for both business and accounting by AACSB International, the premier accrediting organization for business schools in the world. Fewer than two percent of business schools internationally have this dual accreditation from AACSB.

  • The undergraduate business program at Pace University's Lubin School of Business is ranked among the best business programs nationwide by U.S.News & World Report in its 2012 "Best Colleges" survey.

  • The MBA program program at the Lubin School of Business has been consistently ranked among the best programs nationwide by U.S.News & World Report in its "America's Best Graduate Schools" survey. In its 2012 edition of "Best Business Schools," U.S.News & World Report ranks Lubin's full-time MBA program 2nd in the nation for job placement upon graduation.

  • Lubin is the second-largest private AACSB-accredited business school in the New York metropolitan area and the seventh-largest private AACSB-accredited business school in the country.

  • Pace University is one of the top ten schools in the U.S. (#1 in New York) for internship placement according to U.S. News & World Report.

  • BusinessWeek named Pace University one of the top 50 colleges for student earning potential, with an average starting salary of $53,200 for graduates of baccalaureate programs.

  • Pace University has been ranked by Forbes as one of the top 20 "colleges that will make you rich."

  • The Lubin School of Business was awarded 4 out of 5 Palmes and designated as a Top Business School by EDUNIVERSAL, an organization which ranks the top global business programs in the world.

  • Lubin's Center for Global Governance, Reporting, and Regulation sponsors research and discussion on the development and implementation of global financial reporting standards, regulatory compliance and governance. It also develops programs to develop proficiencies and expertise in these areas and hosts conferences and events on relevant topics featuring leaders in these fields.

  • Lubin's Center for Global Business Programs is recognized for developing programs which allow students to have a practical international experience and offersacademic and professional programs. Over 120 Lubin students participated in field study and study abroad experiences in the 2008-2009 academic year and that number is expected to increase by over 60% in the next academic year. Destinations include Belgium, Brazil, China, Finland, France, Greece, India, Italy, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, The United Kingdom, The United Arab Emirates, and Turkey.

  • Notable alumni include Phil Bleser, CEO of the Global Corporate Bank in North America, JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Paul A. Galiano, Senior Managing Director (Co-Acquisitions, Dispositions, Capital Markets, JV Transactions), Tishman Speyer; Herbert Henkel, Chairman, President and CEO, Ingersoll-Rand Company; Mel Karmazin, CEO, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.; Lawrence A. Marsiello, Vice Chairman and Chief Lending Officer, CIT Group; William C. Nelson, Chairman and CEO, Home Box Office; Michael O'Reilly, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, The Chubb Corporation; William T. Powers III, Executive VP and CFO, Rolls Royce North America Inc.; James E. Quinn, President, Tiffany & Co.; Jack Ribeiro, Global Managing Partner, Global Financial Services Industry, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP; Ivan G. Seidenberg, Chairman, Verizon Communications; Marie J. Toulantis, former CEO, Barnes & Noble.com; and Richard Zannino, former CEO, Dow Jones & Company

Lubin's programs give students access to business leaders, cutting-edge information, and career opportunities.
  • Proximity of the New York campus to Wall Street and of the Westchester campuses to many nearby corporate headquarters facilitates strong corporate partnerships.

  • The Pace Cooperative Education Program, with 927 students participating annually in internships (700 from the Lubin School), is the largest university co-op program in the New York metropolitan area.

  • Lubin's Executive in Residence Program draws on the school's close links with the business community to bring business leaders to campus from such major corporations as Barnes&Noble.com, DDB Worldwide Communications Group Inc., Dow Jones and Company, FreshDirect, Hearst Magazines, IBM, Ingersoll-Rand, JPMorganChase & Co., KPMG, the New York Stock Exchange, Oreck Corporation, Pfizer, Inc., PricewaterhouseCoopers, Texaco, Tiffany & Co., U.S. RE Corporation, and Vera Wang.

  • Corporate executives at the forefront of developments in their industries serve on Lubin advisory boards and ensure the continued relevancy of Lubin's educational programs to current business needs.

  • Lubin alumni have achieved wide representation across leading corporations and serve as valuable contacts and mentors to current Lubin students through the Alumni Mentoring Program.
Lubin's programs have a strong international focus.
  • Lubin's Center for Global Business Programs (CGBP) actively develops partnerships with international institutions, sponsors international activities and programs, and promotes the integration of international topics into all business curricula. The CGBP's "Your School on Wall Street" initiative offers custom-tailored programs of study to students, executives, and public policy officials from around the globe.

  • Lubin has a large and diverse international student population, with 560 students representing 63 countries.
Lubin students are known as achievers.
  • Lubin student leaders consistently receive national and regional recognition for their accomplishments in student organizations such as the Association for Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA), the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), the Pace Ad Team, the Pace University Marketing Association (PUMA), and the Pace Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (the national honors fraternity for financial information professionals).

  • The Business Honors Program, offered in conjunction with the Pforzheimer Honors College, offers a select group of outstanding BBA students an enhanced, challenging, and rewarding honors experience to prepare them for leadership roles in global business.

  • About 55 percent of Lubin graduate students are full-time employees and many fulfill high-level professional responsibilities even as they work to further their careers with graduate studies.