The Field

The Isenberg School of Management prepares students to assume positions of responsibility in the diverse world of business. Students may pursue an education in a variety of business disciplines represented by majors in seven departments and two degree programs. Majors in the Accounting and Information Systems, Finance and Operations Management, Management, and Marketing departments earn the B.B.A. degree, while majors in the Hospitality and Tourism Management, Resource Economics, and Sport Management departments earn the B.S. degree.

The Isenberg School’s educational program is directed toward the broad aspects of business, encouraging high standards of ethical conduct, broad social responsibilities, and the development of competence in particular courses of the student’s own interests, aptitude, and choice. In addition, the introduction to such fields as mathematics, economics, psychology, sociology, and government offers a deeper understanding of the relationship between business and these other disciplines.

Students enter the Isenberg School as incoming freshmen, as transfers from within the university, and as transfers from other colleges or universities. Interested high school seniors should direct their inquiries to the University Admissions Office, tel. (413) 545-0222. Students interested in transferring should refer to the sections below about off- and on-campus transfers.

Accreditation
The undergraduate program of the Isenberg School is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Undergraduate Programs Office
The Undergraduate Programs Office is staffed by advisers available to assist students with any questions or concerns they have as they progress through their academic life at the Isenberg School. This includes advice on course selection, assistance with academic and personal problems, and information about special opportunities available to Isenberg School students such as tutoring, scholarships, study abroad and internships. Students are encouraged to get to know their advisers early in their academic career and to take advantage of all the services available to them through the Undergraduate Programs Office, tel. (413) 545-5610.

Diversity in Management Education Services
Founded in 1987, DiMES is designed to support Isenberg School students of color throughout their time at the university. DiMES provides academic support, counseling, and a sense of community for the Isenberg School’s culturally diverse student body. For more information, contact DiMES Program Director and Assistant Dean Melvin Rodriguez, tel. (413) 545-5610.

Placement Assistance for Isenberg School Students
The Isenberg School’s Chase Career Center exists to help students find internships and the all-important first job. Services include a large on-campus recruiting program, workshops, one-on-one sessions for help with resumes and interviews, and guidance to identify possible career choices. For more information, contact the Chase Career Center Room 101 Isenberg School, tel. (413) 545-3628.

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