Skip to Main Site Navigation Skip to Content Skip to Footer
Back To Top

College of Business

decorative edge

Scroll

Arrow

The undergraduate and graduate programs of the College of Business support the public liberal arts values of Eastern Connecticut State University. We emphasize the development of employability skills – critical thinking, ethical reasoning, quantitative literacy, communication, and creativity – by providing interdisciplinary and applied education built on a strong liberal arts foundation.

AACSB Business Education Alliance Member

Departments

${alt}
Accounting & Business Information Systems
${alt}
Economics and Finance
${alt}
Business Administration
decorative edge
Mission Statement
We provide a comprehensive, liberal arts education to diverse students and develop ethical, responsible, and problem-solving professionals who meet the needs of organizations and communities in Connecticut and beyond.
decorative edge
Internships     Clubs & Connections     Undergraduate Research     Success at Eastern

Who Hires Eastern?

Internships

The College of Business prides itself on concept application. To this end, a majority of our programs require students to have an internship experience prior to graduation. Professors and faculty help with internship preparation and application to ensure student success throughout the process.

To learn more about the internship process, click here.

caroline-scarrozzo-internship-624x475.jpg

Clubs & Connections

Accounting Society

Accounting Society members receive up-to-date public accounting information and out-of-classroom experiences. They participate in formal and informal events and network and interact with accounting professionals.

Email: accountingsociety@my.easternct.edu

Advisor: Mohd RuJoub

Accounting Society

BIS-ITSA Club (Business Info Systems - IT Students of America)

As an affiliate of Information Technology Students of America, the BIS-ITSA Club is dedicated to providing opportunities to expand knowledge of information technology, systems, and analytics. 

Email: bisitsa@my.easternct.edu

Advisor: Alex Citurs

BIS-ITSA Club (Business Info Systems - IT Students of America)

Business Connections

The Business Connections club is committed to provide its members with opportunities to foster professional relationships and promote networking opportunities with business professionals.

Email: businessconnections@my.easternct.edu

Advisor(s): Kinson B. Perry & Nahyun Oh

Business Connections

Finance Club

To inform and educate students about the different aspects of finance, the financial realm, and expose them to opportunities in financial markets. Provides fun, engaging, and educational activities and events for its members and Eastern community.

Email: Financeclub@my.easternct.edu

Advisor: Steinar Ryen, Richard DesRoches

Finance Club

Undergraduate Research

In addition to internship opportunities, Eastern encourages students to learn more about their field through undergraduate research experiences. Not only are students provided with the opportunity to work with qualified professionals in their field, but are also welcome to present at the yearly CREATE conference right here on campus.

To learn more about undergraduate research at Eastern, click here.

Celebration of Excellence Research awardees 2019

Success at Eastern

Caleb Ennin
Finance

Caleb Ennin '23

Finance major Caleb Ennin is an Advisor Support & Financial Planning Specialist at Johnson Brunetti Retirement & Investment Specialists. Through qualified professors at Eastern and professionals he met at his internship with Hartford Steam Boiler, Ennin was able to make connections and learn from others in his field, two things he considers most valuable when reflecting on his time at Eastern.

Test
Business Administration

Alexis Silva '22

Business Administration major Alexis Silva was able to peer tutor, complete an internship, and place as a finalist in a statewide elevator pitch competition through Eastern. She was able to accomplish this in only 3.5 years, and says Eastern provided her with a strong foundation for her career and law school through class sizes, faculty, and other opportunities.

Jake Cohen
Business Information Systems

Jake Cohen '25

BIS major Jake Cohen worked for Travelers this past summer in their Leadership Development Program. Through the BIS curriculum, he was able to learn important technical and business skills, as well as critical thinking in a business-tech space. Cohen was able to apply them at competitions such as the Annual U.S. IT Collegiate Conference, as well as his internship with Travelers.

decorative edge

Support Students?

Consider Giving to Eastern Give to Eastern
decorative edge

Contacts

Dean
Niti Pandey
Webb Hall, Rm. 165
(860) 465-5293
pandeyn@easternct.edu
Administrative Assistant
Paula Goyette
Webb Hall, Rm. 160
(860) 465-5264
goyettepa@easternct.edu
Education Certification Officer
Ryan Colwell
Webb Hall, Rm. 160
(860) 465-4556
colwellr@easternct.edu