Binghamton University School of Management

What Binghamton University School of Management does

Binghamton University School of Management is one of five sub-schools within Binghamton University, a public research institution and constituent of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The parent institution operates across five locations in Vestal, Binghamton, and Johnson City, New York, delivering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing-education programs alongside research, community-engagement, and economic-development activities. The School of Management (SOM) sits within this broader academic structure alongside Harpur College (arts and sciences), Watson College (engineering), Decker College (nursing and health sciences), and the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The university generates revenue primarily through SUNY-regulated tuition and fees, New York State appropriations (with a documented return of approximately $6.00 in economic impact per $1 invested), research grants and contracts, and continuing-education and community-program services. Distribution occurs through the centralized SUNY application system for undergraduate admissions, program-specific graduate admissions, on-campus visit programs, and virtual or hybrid graduate information sessions. The institution supports regional economic development via the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator and the Small Business Development Center, while maintaining a research output and an alumni network of approximately 90,100 members across New York state.

Technology infrastructure consists of standard higher-education systems: a university website and admissions portals, the B-Engaged student engagement and event platform, and the Collaboratory community-engagement database. The institution pursues a multi-channel recruitment and engagement strategy spanning search, organic social (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok), email (Newsline), partnerships with media (The Conversation), and faculty-expert databases. In January 2026, Binghamton received the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, one of only 48 institutions first-time-recognized in that cohort.

Name

Binghamton University School of Management

Legal name

Binghamton University, State University of New York

Website

https://binghamton.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Binghamton University is a public SUNY research university in Vestal, New York, delivering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing-education programs across five schools, with a focus on community engagement, research, and regional economic development in the Southern Tier.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Resources, Organizational Behavior & Leadership Institutes (EDAHAHAG)

Keywords

• Business education
• Higher education
• Management degree programs
• Undergraduate business school
• Graduate management programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Binghamton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: As a public SUNY institution, Binghamton University generates revenue through undergraduate and graduate tuition and mandatory fees from enrolled students.
2. State Appropriations: State funding from New York State as a public university, with documented return on investment of approximately $6.00 for every $1 invested by NYS.
3. Student Spending: Students in the region spend nearly $298 million, contributing to local and regional economic activity.
4. Research Grants and Contracts: University faculty conduct research funded through grants and contracts, contributing to research output and institutional revenue.
5. Community Programs and Services: Revenue from continuing education, professional development programs, and community engagement activities including workshops and academic outreach.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Binghamton University School of Management is one of the academic schools within Binghamton University, a public SUNY research institution. It delivers undergraduate and graduate business and management degree programs that combine interdisciplinary coursework, experiential learning, and research opportunities. The school serves traditional undergraduates, adult learners, and graduate students pursuing business credentials, and contributes to regional economic development and community engagement initiatives through faculty expertise and student projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• School of Management (SOM): One of the schools/colleges at Binghamton University
• Harpur College
• Watson College
• Decker College
• School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Products and services

• School of Management academic programs Undergraduate and graduate business and management degree programs within Binghamton University, one of the constituent schools/colleges of the institution. The School of Management delivers interdisciplinary business education with experiential learning and research opportunities for traditional undergraduates, adult learners, and graduate students.
• Undergraduate Admissions Admissions process and recruitment for prospective undergraduate students at Binghamton University, including the School of Management. Includes campus visits, tours, application through the SUNY system, and information requests.
• Graduate Admissions Admissions process for prospective graduate students across Binghamton University programs, with virtual and hybrid information sessions and graduate program applications.
• Continuing Education and Professional Development Continuing education, professional development programs, and community engagement activities including workshops and academic outreach offered by Binghamton University for community members and professionals.
• Koffman Southern Tier Incubator Business incubator operated in partnership with Binghamton University, providing resources and support for entrepreneurs and startups in the Southern Tier region to promote regional economic development.
• Small Business Development Center University-hosted resource center providing business development assistance, counseling, and training to small businesses and entrepreneurs in the local community.
• Education Abroad Programs Over 50 education abroad programs with approximately 600 options offered through the SUNY system, providing international learning experiences for Binghamton University students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 102,000 hours of public service contributed by students in 2024-25 academic year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of TeachingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBinghamton University adopted the Carnegie Foundation definition of community engagement as the campus-wide standard in 2021. The university received the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement in January 2026 following a rigorous five-year benchmarking and self-assessment process, recognizing the institution's commitment to meaningful community partnerships.
• Koffman Southern Tier IncubatorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness incubator providing resources and support for entrepreneurs and startups in the Southern Tier region, contributing to regional economic development through business development services.
• Small Business Development CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity-hosted resource center providing business development assistance, counseling, and training to small businesses in the local community.
• Broome County Office for AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership where students, faculty, and staff collaborate to provide comprehensive wellness checkups for older adults, identifying fall risks and promoting health.
• Onondaga NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create a Three Sisters Garden on campus honoring Indigenous peoples who call the land their ancestral home.
• Local School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Initiative partnerships with Windsor School District, Chenango Valley School District, Binghamton City School District, and Johnson City School District supporting mentoring, makerspace, pen pal programs, and other youth development activities.
• Ross Park ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents in Graphic Design courses collaborate with Ross Park Zoo to create comprehensive wayfinding and design proposals for zoo facilities and exhibits.
• United Way of Broome CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive volunteer partnership with United Way supporting community service initiatives and nonprofit sector capacity building.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Rochester Simon Business School: Business school of a private NY research university. Comparable to Binghamton in scale and in serving regional students, while competing for graduate business talent in the same Northeast market.
• Penn State Smeal College of Business: Large public research university business school serving similar mid-tier public R1 markets in the Northeast. Comparable as a broad-based business school with strong undergraduate and MBA programs targeting overlapping regional employer networks.
• University at Albany School of Business: SUNY Albany's AACSB-accredited business school. Direct peer within the SUNY business school portfolio competing for in-state students and sharing similar tuition structure, program offerings, and state-appropriation dynamics.
• Cornell SC Johnson College of Business: Prestigious business college at Cornell, an Ivy League research university in New York. Comparable as another major NY-state business school with strong research, undergraduate, and MBA programs serving overlapping Northeast employer networks.
• Syracuse University Whitman School of Management: Business school within a major private New York research university. Directly comparable to Binghamton's School of Management in serving similar Northeast student markets and competing for the same management talent pool and graduate applicants.
• RPI Lally School of Management: Business school at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a NY research university with technology and management programs. Comparable as another Upstate NY business school, with overlap on experiential learning and STEM-management intersections where the universities compete for similar student profiles.
• University at Buffalo School of Management: AACSB-accredited business school within SUNY Buffalo, a flagship SUNY university. Most directly comparable peer as another SUNY-system public business school serving similar in-state student demographics and competing within the same administrative framework.
• Lehigh University College of Business: Business college at a private Pennsylvania research university comparable in size and regional positioning to Binghamton. Similar mid-tier business school competing for Northeast undergraduate and MBA talent within the same mid-Atlantic labor market catchment.
• Rutgers Business School – Newark and New Brunswick: Business school of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey—comparable as the flagship public research university business school in the adjacent state, with similar mission, scale, and student demographics.
• Stony Brook University College of Business: Business college within Stony Brook, another flagship SUNY research university. Comparable public business school offering similar undergraduate and graduate management degrees within the same SUNY system and competing for overlapping in-state applicants.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/binghamtonu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BinghamtonUniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/Binghamton-Universit
• Instagraminstagram.com/binghamtonu
• TikToktiktok.com/@binghamtonu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/binghamton-university

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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