LaPenta School of Business

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Mission: The LaPenta School of Business provides students with a high-value business education through its accomplished and caring faculty, dedicated alumni, and advantageous location in the New York City metropolitan area with its abundance of learning and career opportunities. We pride ourselves on developing business leaders with a strong ethical and social commitment. Vision: We deliver an enriching, personalized educational experience that helps each student unlock opportunities and make a difference. Statement of Core Values: •Serve our students and other stakeholders through outstanding teaching, research, and experiential learning activities, and innovative curriculum. •Expand access to business education for a wider range of students, by focusing on affordability, supporting student success, and adopting various teaching modalities. •Promote respect for others and their contributions, valuing diversity of perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment where all members of the school community feel valued and respected, thereby enhancing students’ ability to learn and preparing them for a diverse and dynamic global business environment. •Encourage intellectual curiosity, cultural competence, and the pursuit of new ideas and creative solutions to business problems to serve the needs of our stakeholders and contribute to a more equitable society. •Build partnerships and collaborate with alumni, industry, and the community to improve business education and practice for the benefit of our students and our communities. •Embrace transparency, accountability, and compliance with professional standards to foster a trusting and supportive learning environment, where all members of the school community feel valued and empowered to thrive.

The LaPenta School of Business at Iona University opens doors to success, fostering the development of students into global-minded, entrepreneurial business leaders with strong ethical and social values. Located just 20 miles from New York City in New Rochelle, it offers a blend of suburban tranquility and access to a major business hub, providing students with invaluable professional experiences and networking opportunities. The school offers undergraduate, master’s, and advanced certificate programs, delivering an immersive educational experience that emphasizes hands-on learning and innovative problem-solving. Graduates from LaPenta are well-prepared for the business world, as evidenced by alumni who have achieved top positions in leading companies like Visa, Heineken USA, and Steve Madden. With a commitment to student success and excellence in teaching, the school boasts AACSB accreditation, a prestigious recognition held by only 6% of business schools globally. This accreditation underscores LaPenta’s dedication to high-quality education, research, and curriculum development. Students benefit from a low student-faculty ratio, receiving personalized instruction and mentorship from expert faculty members. The LaPenta School of Business also provides transformative engagement opportunities, such as “C-Suite Talks” with industry leaders, and on-site visits to prominent institutions like the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Bloomberg. These experiences allow students to gain insights into the corporate world and build professional networks. This comprehensive approach to business education ensures that graduates are equipped to enter prestigious organizations like Citi, Amazon, and PepsiCo, making an impact in the global business landscape.

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