Marymount Manhattan College

What you'll study

The programme provides a foundation in key business disciplines while emphasising applied skills and critical thinking. Core areas typically include introductory and intermediate accounting, principles of finance, marketing, organisational behaviour, micro- and macro-economics, business law and ethics. Quantitative and analytical training is embedded through courses in statistics, spreadsheet modelling and business analytics.

• Foundations: Financial and managerial accounting, principles of finance, economics and business law.
• Functional areas: Marketing strategy, organisational behaviour, operations management and human resources.
• Quantitative & technical skills: Business statistics, data analysis for decision making, spreadsheet modelling and introductory database concepts.
• Applied learning: Entrepreneurship, strategic management, case studies, and a senior capstone or practicum that integrates learned concepts.
• Experiential opportunities: Internships, industry projects, and opportunities to work with New York City organisations on real-world problems.
• Liberal arts integration: Electives in communication, ethics, and the humanities to develop leadership, writing and critical thinking.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a recognised secondary school qualification or equivalent. Admissions consider academic record, personal statement, and recommendation(s); standardised test submission may be optional, depending on the college's current policy. International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through recognised tests or alternative evidence of English-language ability.

• Completed secondary education with transcripts showing consistent academic achievement.
• Personal statement or essay explaining interest in business and fit with the college.
• Letters of recommendation from teachers or counsellors may strengthen an application.
• International applicants: documented English proficiency (for example, TOEFL or IELTS) or other approved demonstration of language ability.
• Transfer applicants: college transcripts and a record of relevant coursework; credit evaluation performed on admission.

Career prospects

Graduates leave prepared for entry-level roles across commerce and the wider business sector. The mix of practical skills, internships and career services supports employment in areas such as banking and financial services, marketing and brand management, sales, operations and supply chain, human resources, and small-business management. Many graduates also pursue postgraduate study, professional certification (for example in accounting or financial analysis), or launch entrepreneurial ventures.

• Financial analyst or associate roles in corporate and investment settings.
• Marketing coordinator, brand assistant, or digital marketing roles.
• Operations or project coordinator positions in service and retail sectors.
• Human resources generalist and recruiting roles.
• Start-up founder or small-business manager, supported by entrepreneurship coursework.
• Progression to graduate programmes such as an MBA or specialised master’s degrees.

Why study at Marymount Manhattan College

Marymount Manhattan College offers a small-college atmosphere with close faculty mentoring alongside the opportunities that come from being located in Manhattan. Class sizes tend to be small, enabling direct interaction with faculty and personalised advising, while the college leverages its New York City location to connect students with internship placements, guest speakers and industry partnerships.

• Small class sizes and accessible faculty who often bring practical industry experience into the classroom.
• Strong emphasis on experiential learning and internships with a wide range of New York City employers.
• Career services and professional development resources to help with networking, résumé building and recruitment preparation.
• Liberal arts context that develops communication, ethical reasoning and critical thinking alongside technical business skills.