Zicklin School of Business

Name

Zicklin School of Business

Legal name

Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College

Website

https://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Business Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAHAA

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDAHAHAC

Specialized Master’s in Management (MiM) & Business Analytics

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDAHAHAN

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

Keywords

• Business education
• MBA programs
• Executive education
• Graduate business degrees
• Undergraduate business programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public institution revenue derived from student tuition and fees, with differential pricing for in-state vs out-of-state students. Additional revenue from application fees ($75), enrollment deposits ($250 non-refundable), and various program fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zicklin School of Business is a public AACSB-accredited business school at Baruch College (CUNY) that delivers business education across undergraduate (BBA), graduate (MBA and MS), executive, doctoral, and fully online degree programs. It also offers Advanced Certificate programs, Global Zicklin study abroad, and career services through the Graduate Career Management Center, charging tuition based on New York State residency status.

Product overview

Zicklin School of Business is a business school offering a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs. The school operates a platform-plus-modules architecture consisting of undergraduate (BBA), graduate (MBA and MS), executive, doctoral, and online programs. The MBA program is offered in Evening, Online, and Full-Time formats requiring 48 credits. MS programs are specialized, subject-focused degrees typically requiring 30-33 credits. Executive programs include Executive MBA, Executive MBA in Healthcare Administration, Executive MS in Human Resource Management, and Doctor of Business Administration. The school also offers PhD in Business, Advanced Certificate programs, and Global Zicklin study abroad opportunities. Online options include Online MBA and multiple Online MS programs (Marketing, Business Analytics, Finance).

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Products and services

• MBA Program Master of Business Administration degree program offered in Evening (part-time), Online, and Full-Time formats. The MBA (General Business) requires 48 credits and can be completed in as quickly as 17 months. Designed for working professionals and career advancers.
• MS Programs Master of Science degree programs offering specialized, subject-focused education typically requiring 30-33 credits. Programs include Business Analytics/AI, Finance, Financial Risk Management, Information Systems, Marketing, Quantitative Methods & Modeling, Real Estate, Statistics, Taxation, and Accountancy. Many programs carry STEM designation for international OPT eligibility.
• Executive MBA An Executive MBA program designed for experienced professionals seeking advanced business education with a general management focus.
• Executive MBA in Healthcare Administration A specialized Executive MBA program focusing on healthcare administration and management leadership for healthcare executives and administrators.
• Executive MS in Human Resource Management A specialized executive-level Master of Science program focused on human resource management and strategic HR leadership.
• Doctor of Business Administration A doctoral-level business administration degree for executives and senior professionals seeking advanced scholarly credentials.
• PhD in Business A traditional doctoral program in business for students pursuing academic careers and scholarly research, with areas of study including Accountancy, Finance, Management, Information Systems, and Marketing.
• Undergraduate/BBA Programs Bachelor of Business Administration degree programs at the undergraduate level with various majors and minors available across accounting, finance, marketing, management, real estate, and information systems.
• Advanced Certificate Programs Post-baccalaureate certificate programs requiring 9-12 credits of coursework, designed for specialized professional development. Credits can transfer to MS/MBA programs.
• Global Zicklin (Study Abroad) International study abroad and exchange programs operated through the Weissman Center for International Business, including semester programs, summer programs, winter programs, and internships abroad across multiple global regions.
• Zicklin Online Programs Fully online degree programs including Online MBA, Online MS in Marketing, Online MS in Business Analytics, and Online MS in Finance for remote learners.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Brooklyn Law SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint JD/MBA program partnership allowing students to earn both law and business degrees through combined curriculum
• New York Law SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint JD/MBA program partnership allowing students to earn both law and business degrees through combined curriculum
• NYU TandonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership program referenced on graduate admissions page for cross-institutional collaboration
• Various International Partner InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange programs with international universities across multiple continents including Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Middle East, Central America, South America. Students can study abroad through direct enrollment, exchange programs, or sponsored study abroad programs. Deadlines: October 1 for Spring semester, March 15 for Fall semester.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Babson College: Babson is a leading private undergraduate-focused business college offering MBA and executive programs with a renowned entrepreneurship focus. It overlaps with Zicklin on entrepreneurship education and competes for nationally mobile MBA applicants seeking specialized programming.
• Bentley University: Bentley is a private business-focused university offering undergraduate, MBA, and MS programs with concentrations in finance and accounting. It competes with Zicklin for accounting and finance students nationally and for corporate recruiter relationships in those disciplines.

Others

• Baruch College (parent institution): Baruch College is the parent CUNY institution housing Zicklin. While not a peer in the strict sense, its broader undergraduate feeder pipeline, shared services, and unified brand positioning make it a directly enabling institution for Zicklin's admissions and student experience.

Direct peers

• Columbia Business School: Columbia Business School is an elite Ivy League MBA and executive education provider based in Manhattan. It competes with Zicklin for NYC-based executive education candidates and the same recruiter talent pool, and is the dominant brand in graduate business education.
• Fordham University Gabelli School of Business: Fordham Gabelli is a private NYC-based business school offering undergraduate, MBA, MS, and executive programs. It is a direct competitor for the same NYC working-professional and undergraduate applicant pool as Zicklin, particularly in finance and accounting concentrations.
• NYU Stern School of Business: NYU Stern is the premier private business school in NYC offering undergraduate, MBA, MS, executive, and PhD programs in the same disciplines as Zicklin. It competes head-to-head for the same NYC candidate pool and recruiter relationships, making it the most direct peer despite its private status.
• Pace University Lubin School of Business: Pace Lubin is a private NYC business school offering undergraduate, MBA, MS, and executive programs with a similar focus on working professionals in the NYC metro. It competes with Zicklin for the same price-sensitive, career-oriented applicant segment.

Emerging players

• Quantic School of Business: Quantic is an emerging online-first MBA and executive education provider offering low-cost, mobile-delivered business degrees. It is an emerging competitor in the online MBA segment where Zicklin has begun expanding, particularly for cost-conscious and internationally mobile candidates.

Regional players

• Rutgers Business School: Rutgers Business School is a public business school in New Jersey offering undergraduate, MBA, MS, and executive programs. It is a regional public-school peer competing for the same tri-state applicant pool, especially out-of-state and international students seeking accessible NYC-area graduate business education.
• SUNY Buffalo State School of Business: SUNY Buffalo State is a New York State public business school offering undergraduate and graduate business programs. It is a public-system regional peer competing for in-state NY residents seeking affordable business education in the broader New York market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMr8iqvsQLkPiaecC_FFMVg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ZicklinSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/5969256

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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Investments

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