Zarb School of Business

Office: Third Floor, Weller Hall
Telephone: (516) 463-5678 Fax: (516) 463-5268
Patrick J. Socci, Dean
George J. Papaioannou, Vice Dean
Gioia P. Bales,  Associate Dean
Brian Caligiure, Assistant Dean for Administration

The Frank G. Zarb School of Business offers day and evening undergraduate and graduate study. The School offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration, Executive Master of Business Administration, and Master of Science degrees, and also offers minors in business subjects. Combined B.B.A./M.B.A. and B.B.A./M.S. programs, undergraduate certificates and advanced graduate certificates in business are also offered.

During the summer, the Zarb School of Business offers Hofstra students several opportunities to study abroad and learn about global business issues through its program in China and The Netherlands.

The School is comprised of the following departments:

Accounting, Taxation, and Legal Studies in Business 
Finance 
Information Technology and Quantitative Methods 
Management, Entrepreneurship and General Business 
Marketing and International Business 

Students should consult the Semester Planning Guide for specific offerings before registering for their programs.

Academic Chairs and Distinguished Professorships:

The Bernon Family Endowed Distinguished Professorship in Business.

The Robert E. Brockway ’46 Endowed Distinguished Professorship in Marketing is held by Dr. Neelankavil, Professor of Marketing and International Business.

The Brodlieb Distinguished Professorship in Business is held by Dr. Mathur, Professor of Marketing and International Business.

The Chaykin Distinguished Teaching Professorship in Accounting.

The Chaykin Endowed Chair in Accounting is is held by Dr. Polimeni, Professor of Accounting.

The Cypres Family Distinguished Professorship in Legal Studies in Business is held by Professor Martin, Professor of Legal Studies in Business.

The Robert F. Dall Distinguished Professorship in Business is held by Dr. Sonfield, Professor of Management and General Business.

The Harold Lazarus Endowed Chair in China Business Studies.

The Walter H. “Bud” Miller Distinguished Professorship in Business is held by Dr. Berman, Professor of Marketing and International Business.

The RMI Distinguished Professorship in Business is held by Dr. Evans, Professor of Marketing and International Business.

The Honey and Arthur Sorin Distinguished Teaching Fellow in Business is held by Professor Sodano, Senior Executive Adviser to the President and Executive-in-Residence in Finance.

The C.V. Starr Distinguished Professorship in Finance and International Financial Services.

The C.V. Starr Distinguished Professorship in Finance and Investment Banking is held by Dr. Papaioannou, Professor of Finance.

The Mel Weitz Distinguished Professorship in Business is held by Dr. Lazarus, Professor of Management.

For additional information, see the Academic Chairs and Distinguished Professorships section of this Bulletin.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Frank G. Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University provides a quality education that prepares professionals for a dynamic, globally oriented environment.

The Zarb School offers undergraduate and graduate programs with strong functional specializations, taught by faculty committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Within an environment that values diversity, the Zarb School fosters the personal and professional growth of its various constituencies and cultivates awareness of ethical issues and social responsibility.

VISION STATEMENT
    
To be recognized for the quality of its academic programs and graduates.

Educational Philosophy to Achieve Mission and Vision

The Zarb School will achieve its mission and vision by adhering to the following principles:

1. Continually reviewing and adapting its mission to ensure that it meets the standards of “quality education” and the overall educational requirements of a rapidly changing and globally oriented environment.
2. Assessing its programs on a continuing basis with the involvement of all of the School’s stakeholders.
3. Continually assessing student learning with the purpose of program modification and improvement.
4. Maintaining a culture of academic excellence by supporting, recognizing and rewarding faculty achievements in teaching and scholarship consistent with an institution offering undergraduate and masters-level business programs.
5. Promoting and encouraging the professional and personal development of students through internships and sponsorship of a broad variety of student organizations, seminars and conferences aiming at fostering interactions with business practitioners and organizations.
6. Exposing students to ethical dilemmas and the consequences of their decisions.
7. Exposing students to issues of social responsibility.
8. Fostering a supportive environment across administration, faculty, and students that values diversity.
9. Seeking mutually beneficial linkages with local, national, and international business organizations, agencies, and academic institutions to expand the variety of educational services and experiences to its students.
10. Encouraging and expecting faculty interaction with business professionals to both elicit input for program development changes as well as insight into current relevant business practices.

Educational Objectives to Achieve Mission and Vision

General Objectives
At both the baccalaureate and master’s levels, the Zarb School of Business is committed to promoting quality teaching that requires rigor, relevance, and a thorough exploration of the application of business knowledge in an ever-changing business environment. Simultaneously, the School must impart to its students:

1. Strong functional knowledge with an understanding of the integrated nature of business functions.
2. Proficiency in oral and written communications.
3. Analytical and critical thinking skills for effective decision making.
4. Understanding of the issues that characterize the contemporary global business environment.
5. Understanding the applicability of information systems and other technologies in modern organizations.
6. Awareness of the ethical dilemmas of business professionals and the social responsibility of business organizations.

Specific Objectives of Each Program

In addition to the general educational objectives listed above, each program in the Zarb School of Business has the following specific objectives:
    
Objectives of the Bachelor of Business Administration Program
The B.B.A. program provides a broad-based curriculum that integrates core business competencies and functional specialization with a foundation in liberal arts and sciences to prepare its students for careers in the profit and not-for-profit sectors.  In addition, the program seeks to impart to its students the value of life-long learning and professional development.

Objectives of the Master of Business Administration Program
The M.B.A. program prepares students for managerial positions in various types of organizations.  The program builds on core business competencies and functional specialization to impart to its students decision analysis skills and a strategic perspective of business problems.
    
Objectives of the J.D./M.B.A. Program
The J.D./M.B.A. program provides law students with a management education that enables them to integrate the legal and business disciplines.

Objectives of the Executive M.B.A. Program
The E.M.B.A. program is specifically designed for professionals with experience who are trained to take higher-level responsibilities at a wide variety of organizations.  With a broad based management curriculum that is application driven and an exposure to the full scope of various business functions, the E.M.B.A. program focuses on skills that can be readily applied.
    
Objectives of the Master of Science Programs
The Master of Science programs are designed for students seeking to specialize in a selected business area by acquiring an in-depth conceptual understanding as well as the skills to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions.

Objectives of the Undergraduate Certificate Programs
The Undergraduate Certificate programs enable qualified individuals holding baccalaureate degrees (in any field) to specialize in a business area within the B.B.A. program and thus, offer career-switching opportunities.

Objectives of the Advanced Graduate Certificate Programs
The Advanced Graduate Certificate programs enable qualified individuals holding an M.B.A. degree or other professional graduate degrees to specialize in a business area within the M.B.A. program and, thus, offer career-switching opportunities.  

Undergraduate Programs

The Bachelor of Business Administration program has been professionally accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business for more than 30 years. In addition, the Department of Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business has a special accounting accreditation from AACSB International. These accreditations ensure that faculty, academic programs and facilities meet the highest professional standards. The curricula provide a broad, liberal arts education that prepare students for responsible citizenship and leadership roles in business and not-for-profit organizations in the United States and abroad. The majority of business core courses are taken at the sophomore level and above. Major elective courses are taken in the last two years of a four-year curriculum, thus permitting freshmen and sophomores to acquire a solid liberal arts foundation in the humanities, social and natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, and cross-cultural areas.

Prior to the beginning of junior year, the student must confer with a Zarb School of Business adviser. Undecided business students should meet with a faculty adviser in one of the School of Business departments. The School of Business academic majors are as follows:

Accounting  (leading to eligibility for CPA certification)
Entrepreneurship 
Finance 
Information Technology 
International Business 
Legal Studies in Business                
Management 
Marketing 
Supply Chain Management 
NOTE: All majors must be declared at the Office of Academic Records. Forms are available in Zarb School of Business departmental offices.

To facilitate and improve the advisement process, the Zarb School of Business has prepared an advisement form for each B.B.A. major. It shows all course requirements and the recommended sequence of courses. In addition, a personalized progress report called the Degree Audit Report (DAR) is available online. Students are required to make use of this report for course selection, advisement and registration purposes. Students who fail to do so assume the risk of notification of nonfulfillment of requirements prior to graduation.

School of Business courses may not be taken on a Pass/D+/ D/Fail basis.

Nonbusiness students may take no more than 25 percent of their course work in business subjects.

Bachelor of Business Administration

Candidates for graduation with the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration must fulfill the following requirements:

Transfer Credit and Residency Requirements

1. Transfer of Business Credits
   At least 50 percent of the business credits required for the B.B.A. degree must be earned at Hofstra.
2. Transfer of Liberal Arts Distribution Courses
   Students may be able to use transfer credit and/or advanced standing/placement credit to reduce the liberal arts distribution course requirements in the Bachelor of Business Administration program described above.
   Credits earned elsewhere may be used to reduce distribution requirements only if courses are completed before the student matriculates at Hofstra. Credits that Hofstra students earn as visiting students elsewhere may not be used to reduce distribution course requirements. See HCLAS transfer credit requirements regarding transfer credit of liberal arts distribution courses.

Once matriculated, current students may not take courses at other educational institutions. Only in rare cases and for exceptional and extenuating circumstances will a request to attend another educational institution be considered. To request a waiver from this policy, please contact the appropriate Dean’s Office who must approve any waiver in advance. Please note that documentation of the extenuating circumstance(s) may be required.

Study Abroad courses taken at other institutions are the exception. Students studying abroad either directly at foreign institutions or under the auspices of other U.S. institutions may still arrange to have their credits counted toward the completion of Hofstra degree requirements. It is important to remember, however, to get permission from the Office of Study Abroad Programs to transfer those credits BEFORE going abroad.

Students with junior or senior standing (60 or more hours) are not permitted to enroll for courses at junior or community colleges offering two-year terminal programs. (See Transfer Credit Policy  for complete requirements.)

Minors in Business

Business minors provide B.B.A. and non-B.B.A. students with an enriched understanding of the business world. A completed minor field will be listed on the student’s transcript.

Students with a major in a business area may choose a minor in a second business area. For a business minor, B.B.A. students must complete, only under faculty advisement in the department offering the minor, a minimum of 18-19 semester hours with grades of C- or better in that second area of study, with at least 6-12 hours in residence depending upon the chosen minor. While the introductory courses (e.g., courses numbered 1, 2, 101 and 110) included in the undergraduate business and general requirements may be counted within the total 18-19 credit hours, no course may be used toward the minor if it is also being used as an elective in the major field.

Minors are offered in Accounting, Channels of Distribution, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Finance for Mathematics Majors, General Business, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, International Business, International Marketing, Legal Studies in Business, Management, Marketing, Promotion, and Supply Chain Management. See department listings for specific requirements.

Business majors who want to pursue a minor in a nonbusiness area should obtain a description of the minor requirements from the appropriate department. See the minors in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the School of Education.

Nonbusiness majors may choose a minor in the School of Business. The requirements are the successful completion of a minimum of 18-19 semester hours of business courses with grades of C- or better, only under faculty advisement in the department offering the minor, with at least 6-12 hours in residence, depending on the chosen minor.

For a minor in General Business for nonbusiness majors only, see General Business.

No School of Business courses may be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.

No student pursuing a bachelor’s degree, other than a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, may complete more than 30 semester hours of School of Business course work without prior permission of the School of Business Dean’s Office. The student must have the appropriate form approved by and filed with the major and minor departments. For further information regarding business minors, contact the chairperson of the appropriate department.

All minors must be declared at the Office of Academic Records. Forms are available in Zarb School of Business departmental offices.

Bachelor of Business Administration/Master of Business Administration or Master of Science

The Frank G. Zarb School of Business offers combined B.B.A./M.B.A. or M.S. programs.

Qualified undergraduate students can elect to enroll in a dual-degree program, combining their B.B.A. with either a master of business administration or master of science in any major concentration. The dual-degree program can be completed in five years.

The B.B.A./M.B.A. program requires the successful completion of at least 155 semester hours, including at least 113 semester hours at the undergraduate level and 42 semester hours at the graduate level, with the exception of B.B.A. core courses and GB 180. Students who are admitted to the M.B.A. portion of the dual degree program can substitute up to 15 semester hours of undergraduate course work for their bachelor’s degree with an equal number of semester hours of M.B.A.-level graduate course work, with the permission of the student’s B.B.A. major department chairperson.

The B.B.A./M.S. program requires the successful completion of at least 149 semester hours, including at least 119 semester hours at the undergraduate level and 30 semester hours at the graduate level, with the exception of B.B.A. core courses and GB 180. Students who are admitted to the M.S. portion of the dual degree program can substitute up to nine semester hours of undergraduate course work for their bachelor’s degree with an equal number of semester hours of M.S.-level graduate course work, with the permission of the student’s B.B.A. major department chairperson.

Direct admission to the dual-degree programs (B.B.A. and M.B.A. or M.S.)

Students admitted directly to the dual-degree program as incoming freshmen will be admitted automatically to either the M.B. A. program or the M.S. program at the end of their junior year provided that they fulfill the following requirements:

1. Achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.2 at the time of application to the M.B. A. or M. S. program or upon completion of 92 semester hours of course work toward their B.B.A. degree, whichever is later.
2. Successfully complete the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) before the end of their junior year, or before completion of 92 semester hours of course work, with the following exceptions for M. S programs. Business students with overall GPA’s of 3.2 or higher applying for admission to the dual degree B.B.A/M.S. in accounting or B.B.A./M.S. in taxation are not required to take the GMAT. Business students with GPA’s of 3.2 or higher seeking admission to dual degree B.B.A./M.S. programs other than the B.B.A./M.S. in accounting or B.B.A./M.S. in taxation may request a waiver of the GMAT requirement by the chair of the department overseeing the M.S. major.
3. Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of undergraduate course work in residence at Hofstra.

Admission to the dual-degree programs for current Hofstra students (B.B.A. and M.B.A. or M.S.)

Interested students should apply for admission into the B.B.A./M.B.A. or M. S. program no later than at the end of their junior year or before completion of 92 semester hours of course work, and before seeking admission to the graduate program. In order to be eligible for admission to the graduate portion of the dual-degree program, students must fulfill the following admission requirements:

1. Achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.2 at the time of application to the M. B.A. or M. S. program or upon completion of 92 semester hours of course work toward their B.B.A. degree, whichever is later.
2. Successfully complete the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) before the end of their junior year, or before completion of 92 semester hours of course work, with the following exceptions for M. S programs. Business students with overall GPA’s of 3.2 or higher applying for admission to the dual degree B.B.A/M.S. in accounting or B.B.A./M.S. in taxation are not required to take the GMAT. Business students with GPA’s of 3.2 or higher seeking admission to dual degree B.B.A./M.S. programs other than the B.B.A./M.S. in accounting or B.B.A./M.S. in taxation may request a waiver of the GMAT requirement by the chair of the department overseeing the M.S. major.
3. Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of undergraduate course work in residence at Hofstra.

Undergraduate students must apply and be accepted into a graduate program before being allowed to take graduate courses as part of their undergraduate program. In addition, students must complete the B.B.A. degree before being permitted to take more than 15 graduate semester hours for the B.B.A./M.B.A. or more than 9 graduate semester hours for the B.B.A./M.S. programs. Please contact the Zarb School of Business Graduate Programs Office for information.

For complete M.B.A./M.S. requirements please see the Hofstra University Graduate Bulletin.

Bachelor of Business Administration/Master of Science

The Frank G. Zarb School of Business offers combined B.B.A./M.S. programs with majors in the following areas:

• Accounting
• Taxation
• Human Resources Management
• Marketing
• Marketing Research

The Frank G. Zarb School of Business and the School of Education offers a combined B.B.A./M.S. program in:

• B.B.A in Management/M.S.Ed. in Business Education

Accounting or Taxation, B.B.A./M.S., Dual-degree Program 

Program Requirements for B.B.A./M.S. in Human Resources
Management (152 s.h.)

Qualified Hofstra University undergraduate management or entrepreneurship majors may take the above-listed joint B.B.A./M.S. program. These students must take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), meet the M.S. admission requirements, and submit the appropriate application after successfully completing a minimum of 88 undergraduate credits, but prior to enrolling in their last 12 credits of course work toward the B.B.A. Students meeting these requirements will be eligible to take three of the following graduate-level courses: MGT 204, 207, 208 or 210. The graduate courses are credited to both the B.B.A. and M.S. degree requirements.

The B.B.A./M.S. in Human Resources Management program consists of 122 undergraduate and 30 graduate credits. The first nine graduate credits are taken as part of the 128-credit B.B.A. program with a specialization in management or entrepreneurship. These nine graduate credits are also counted toward the 30 credits required for the M.S. in Human Resources Management. Undergraduates must meet the eligibility requirements for the three courses.

Program Requirements for B.B.A./M.S. in Marketing or Marketing Research

Marketing (152 s.h.)
Marketing Research (155 s.h.)

Qualified Hofstra University undergraduate marketing majors may choose to take one of the above-listed joint B.B.A./M.S. programs. These students must take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), meet the M.S. admission requirements, and submit the appropriate application after successfully completing a minimum of 88 undergraduate credits, but prior to enrolling in their last 12 credits of course work toward the B.B.A. Students meeting these requirements will be eligible to take two graduate-level courses, MKT 247 and a graduate MKT elective in place of two undergraduate marketing electives. MKT 247 and a graduate MKT elective, taken under advisement in the last semester, are credited to both the B.B.A. and M.S. degree requirements. This option requires an additional 24-27 credits for completion of the M.S. degree.

The B.B.A./M.S. in Marketing program consists of 122 undergraduate and 30 graduate credits. The first nine graduate credits are taken as part of the 128-credit B.B.A. program with a specialization in marketing. These nine graduate credits are also counted toward the 30 credits required for the M.S. in Marketing. Undergraduates must meet the graduate eligibility requirements for the three courses.

The B.B.A./M.S. in Marketing Research program consists of 122 undergraduate and 33 graduate credits. The first nine graduate credits are taken as part of the 128-credit B.B.A. program with a specialization in marketing. These nine graduate credits are also counted toward the 33 credits required for the M.S. in Marketing Research. Undergraduates must meet the graduate eligibility requirements for the three courses.

For complete M.S. requirements, please see the Hofstra University Graduate Studies Bulletin.

B.B.A. students must apply and be accepted into the graduate program before being allowed to take graduate courses as part of their undergraduate program. Please contact the Zarb School of Business Graduate Programs Office for information.

Management (B.B.A.) and Business Education (M.S.Ed.) Dual-degree Program 

Bachelor of Business Administration in Management/M.S. Ed in Business Education

Students admitted to this dual degree program will receive a B.B.A. in Management upon completion of the following requirements:

1. The complete B.B.A. requirements described in the Zarb School of Business section of this Bulletin. In particular:
   
   • successful completion of a total of 128 semester hours, including 116 semester hours of undergraduate course work and 12 semester hours of M.S.Ed. graduate course work.
2. The specific major requirements described in the B.B.A. in Management section of this Bulletin.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration or Master of Science

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Frank G. Zarb School of Business offer the following B.A. or B.S. and M.B.A. or M.S. dual degree programs:

• B.A. in Economics/Master of Business Administration  (151 s.h.)
• B.A. in Mathematical Economics/Master of Business Administration (  (151 s.h.)
• B.S. in Economics (Business)/Master of Business Administration  (151 s.h.)
• B.S. in Mathematical Business Economics/Master of Business Administration  (151 s.h.)
• B.S. in Mathematical Business Economics/Master of Science in Finance  (149 s.h.)
• B.A in Labor Studies/Master of Business Administration  (154 s.h.)

Dual-degree programs in economics (B.A. or B.S.) and master’s program (M.B.A. or M.S.)
Qualified undergraduate students can elect to enroll in a dual degree program, combining their undergraduate bachelor’s degree in economics with a master of business administration or master of science. The dual degree programs can be completed in five years.

The B.A. or B.S./M.B.A. programs require the successful completion of 151 semester hours, including at least 107 semester hours at the undergraduate level and 44 semester hours at the graduate level. Students who are admitted to the M.B.A. portion of the dual-degree program can use up to 17 semester hours of M.B.A.-level graduate course work to satisfy their bachelor’s degree requirements subject to advisement and chairperson approval.

The B.S./M.S. program requires the successful completion of 149 semester hours, including at least 116 semester hours at the undergraduate level and 33 semester hours at the graduate level. Students who are admitted to the M.S. portion of the dual degree program can substitute up to nine semester hours of undergraduate course work for their bachelor’s degree with an equal number of semester hours of M.S.-level graduate course work.

Interested students should apply for admission into their chosen dual degree programs in economics/M.B.A. or economics/M.S. no later than at the end of the junior year or before completion of 92 semester hours of course work, and before seeking admission to the M.B.A. or M.S. program. In order to be eligible for admission to the M.B.A. or M.S. portion of the dual-degree program, students must fulfill the following admission requirements:

1. a score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) of at least 550 taken before the end of their junior year, or before completion of 92 semester hours of course work.
2. Achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.2 at the time of application to the M.B.A. or M.S. program or upon completion of 92 semester hours of course work toward their B.A. or B.S. degree, whichever is later.
3. Successfully complete IT 014  and LEGL 020 .

Undergraduate students must apply and be accepted into the graduate program before being allowed to take graduate courses as part of their undergraduate program. In addition, students must complete the B.A. or B.S. degree before being permitted to take more than 17 graduate semester hours for the B.A. or B.S/M.B.A. programs or nine semester hours for the B.S./M.S. program. Please contact the Zarb School of Business Graduate Programs Office for information.

See the complete B.A./B.S. requirements in the HCLAS section  of this Bulletin.  

Labor studies (B.A.) and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Frank G. Zarb School of Business offer the following combined B.A. and M.B.A. dual-degree program:

Labor Studies (B.A.) and Business Administration (M.B.A.), Dual-degree Program 

Qualified undergraduate students can elect to enroll in this dual-degree program, combining their undergraduate bachelor’s degree in labor studies with a Master of Business Administration. The dual-degree program can be completed in five years.

The B.A. in Labor Studies/M.B.A. program requires the successful completion of 154 s.h., including a minimum of 110 s.h. at the undergraduate level and 44 s.h. at the graduate level. Students who are admitted to the M.B.A. portion of the dual-degree program can use up to 14 s.h. of M.B.A.-level graduate course work to satisfy their bachelor’s degree requirements, subject to advisement and chairperson’s approval.

Interested students should apply for admission into the dual-degree program in Labor Studies/M.B.A. in any major concentration no later than at the conclusion of the junior year or before completion of 92 semester hours of course work, and prior to seeking admission to the M.B.A. Program. In order to be eligible for admission to the M.B.A. portion of the dual-degree program, students must fulfill the following admission requirements:

1. Take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and receive a score of at least 550 before the end of their junior year, or before completion of 92 semester hours of course work;
2. Achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.2 at the time of application to the M.B.A. program or upon completion of 92 semester hours of course work toward their B.A. degree, whichever is later; and
3. Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of undergraduate course work in residence at Hofstra

Undergraduate students must apply to and be accepted into the graduate program before being allowed to take graduate courses as part of their undergraduate program. In addition, students must complete the B.A. degree before being permitted to take more than 14 graduate semester hours for the B.A./M.B.A. program. Please contact the Zarb School of Business Graduate Programs Office for information.

Students admitted to this dual degree program will receive a B.A. in Labor Studies upon completion of the following requirements:

1. The complete B.A. requirements described in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of this Bulletin. In particular, successful completion of a total of 124 semester hours.
2. The specific requirements described in the M.B.A. section of the Hofstra University Graduate Bulletin.

Undergraduate Certificate Programs

The Zarb School of Business offers career certificate programs which are open to qualified college graduates with baccalaureate degrees. Each program consists of six undergraduate-level courses (18-19 credits) which are taken under advisement. At least 12 credits must be taken in residence. Individuals may develop significant expertise in a new field, thus enabling them to begin or move along a new career path. Additionally, graduates may be able to use these courses to fulfill some prerequisites toward an M.B.A. program. Courses in these programs are taught by Zarb School of Business faculty. Applications are accepted by the Office of Graduate Admissions. 

The Accounting Certificate Program enables college graduates to become accountants, usually for either public accounting or industry; and they will meet some of the State requirements for taking the CPA examination. Participants in this program learn the basic concepts, techniques, and skills required to understand and practice accounting.
 
The Finance Certificate Program offers three concentrations, all of which enable graduates to be eligible for positions with brokerage houses, corporations, government agencies, not-for-profit institutions, insurance firms, and investment banks. Graduates may also be able to use these courses to fulfill the prerequisites for admittance to the CFA examination.

The General Management Certificate Program enables graduates to advance their careers by developing high-level competencies as managers. Individuals who have recently assumed responsibility for coordinating the work of others, as well as those preparing for promotion to supervisory positions, will benefit from this program.

The Human Resources Management Certificate Program offers individuals the opportunity to pursue a career in the field of human resources management. Graduates of the program become eligible for positions in a variety of business entities including corporations, not-for-profit institutions, and government agencies in both domestic and international markets.

The Information Technology Certificate Program prepares college graduates for the fastest growing careers in systems analysis and information resources management. Students learn to analyze business needs and procedures in order to design a system of computer-based tools to simplify business functions and improve productivity.

The International Business Certificate Program prepares graduates to work at a variety of exciting positions, such as international financial managers, import/export managers, foreign subsidiary managers, international human resources managers, international trade managers, and others depending on prior experience and education.

The Marketing Certificate Program offers two concentrations for college graduates. One concentration focuses on marketing management that prepares students for positions in a variety of settings, such as direct marketing, international marketing, retail management, and marketing research. The other focuses on marketing media with emphasis on television and print advertising.

Student Activities

The Zarb School of Business offers undergraduate business students a wide variety of clubs and organizations that enhance their educational experience at Hofstra and help prepare them as future business leaders. These include:

• Accounting Society
• Advertising Club
• Alpha Kappa Psi
• Beta Alpha Psi honor society
• Beta Gamma Sigma honor society
• Financial Management Association (FMA)
• Hofstra American Marketing Association (HAMA)
• Hofstra Collegiate Entrepreneurial Organization
• Hofstra Fashion Club
• Hofstra Information Technology Association
• Hofstra Tax Society
• Institute of Legal Studies in Business
• Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
• International Business Association (IBA)
• Investment Club
• National Association of Black Accountants
• Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM)