Bertolon School of Business

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Welcome to the Bertolon School of Business

At the Bertolon School of Business the future isn’t something that just happens to you. It’s something that you build.

We are a school that changes trajectories. Our students don’t arrive with guarantees. They arrive with ambition, responsibility, and the determination to create their own paths to success. Our curriculum, culture, and focus on experiential learning is designed to help them launch successful careers and discover the power of possibility.

As an AACSB accredited business school we offer students an exceptional education. Our small class sizes, in person and online, are designed to provide a personalized educational experience and meet the needs of full-time and parttime students. We offer an education grounded in real-world skills, taught by an outstanding teaching-focused faculty, in a collaborative inclusive learning
community.

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First Year Retention Rate
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Average Class Size
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Students Completing Internships Before Graduation

Discover business programs at Bertolon.

Undergraduate Degrees

All undergraduate students at Bertolon earn a broad-based Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In addition, students choose from one of eleven concentrations across three departments and are assigned a faculty advisor based on their choice of concentration.
Bertolon also offers an undergraduate minor in business for students in other majors.

Accounting and Finance

Finance, Accounting and Accounting and Finance
Management

Management, HR, Hospitality, International Business and Entrepreneurship
Marketing and Decision Sciences

Marketing, Information and Data Science, Analytics and Management Science

Graduate students at Bertolon can earn a broad-based MBA in business administration or an MS in Accounting. Qualified students can also participate in the accelerated 4+1 program which allows them to earn a BS and an MS in accounting in 5 years.

Student Success at Bertolon School of Business

Assistant Dean Don White on the unique opportunities to succeed at the Bertolon School of Business, and what sets the business school apart.

student in the Bertolon School of Business

We're invested in seeing you succeed.

You're not just a number. The entire Bertolon team is here to support you along the way. From peer mentors to academic success coaches, we'll be there when you need support. Read more about our student success programs.

Our innovative curriculum includes experiential learning and internship opportunities.

We partner with businesses so students can apply the business concepts they learn in the classroom to real-world hands-on projects. We encourage every student to participate in at least one internship before they graduate and we assist them in finding internships and maximizing the value of spending time during a semester working for a company or non-profit. The Cabot Wealth Management Lab, the only facility of its kind on the North Shore, is one more reason why Bertolon students graduate ready to succeed. The Cabot Lab brings real-world financial markets to the heart of our campus. Our students graduate with the knowledge and skills employers value and with the experience to take the next steps in their careers. Discover the real-world opportunities at Bertolon.

Our clubs and campus organization provide opportunities to develop leadership skills.

From honor societies to student clubs and organizations, Bertolon students have opportunities connect with peers and faculty, step into leadership positions, and participate in meaningful activities beyond their classwork. Check out how to get involved as a Bertolon student.

"As an entrepreneur, business school at Salem State was one of the best decisions I made, not only because of the great hands-on experiences and the role models/mentors I met along the way, but the education you get is by far the best bang for your buck."

- Mike Mulkern '16, Entrepreneurship