Business, Management, and Leadership
At RIT, we blend business and management with science, engineering, and the arts to foster team work, creativity, and strategic thinking so you can bring any idea from concept to market.
Why study business at RIT? We’re customizing the technologies that improve production, enhance product design, transform hiring practices, expand markets across borders, revolutionize the service industry, and promote products to customers across the world. You’ll study in a dynamic, innovative environment where you will learn how to leverage these technologies to build business opportunities, blaze new trails through entrepreneurship, and, ultimately, impact the bottom line.
Faces of RIT
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Innate Happiness
Amanda DeVito MBA '19Vice President of Client Engagement, Butler/Till MediaHappiness of employees and driving business outcomes are DeVito's main focus at Butler Till Media and Communications. Knowing all the work and energy she puts into driving a client's business is satisfaction in itself.
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The Spice of Life
Kate FergusonFinance and International BusinessVariety is what Ferguson thrives on. And no day is ever the same for this double major who plays soccer and is involved in a range of activities at RIT.
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The Art of Negotiation
Shal KhazanchiDepartment Chair and Professor, Department of ManagementIt’s more than mediating a good salary, negotiation is a predicter of success and a key life skill for all professionals.
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Love What You Do
David Even MBA '18Vice President, W.G. Arthur Co.Growing to love the business he began working for at 15, Even is now a vice president at W.G. Arthur Co. With a passion for helping others, Even learned from his mentors that treating people right is always the best policy.
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Take the Leap
Michael Oshetski '03CEO, Micatu Inc.Focused on making the utility grid more efficient and sustainable, Oshetski, an RIT alum, has a passion for entrepreneurship. Turning a start-up into reality led him to sharing a key piece of advice: Just go for it.
Typical Job Titles
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Management Accountant
- Fraud Examiner
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Data Analyst
- Marketing Analyst
- Brand Manager
- International Economist
- Management Consultant
- Global Sourcing Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
Some Companies That Hire Our Graduates
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Rochester Institute of Technology’s internationally recognized Department of Graphic Media Science and Technology (GMST), College of Engineering Technology, working in association with GAA (Gravure AIMCAL Alliance) of AIMCAL, celebrated Gravure Day on December 1st.
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Vignelli Center's 'Beyond Fashion' event unites RIT and community designers
RIT and local designers partnered to create garments and wearables inspired by the Vignelli Center archives for display during a first-of-its-kind fashion show on Dec. 10. The event is open to the public.
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From floppy disks to the cloud
In 2001, the dot-com bubble was bursting and investors had lost confidence in internet companies. Twenty years later, data has become a new currency, and people can access just about anything from their smartphones. Throughout all these changes, Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences has evolved into the largest college at RIT, with more than 4,600 students this year. Since its creation 20 years ago, GCCIS has awarded more than 14,000 degrees—in a growing number of computing disciplines.
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December 1, 2021
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Alumnus at Pfizer contributes to vaccine development process
All eyes were on international pharmaceutical giant Pfizer this past year as it raced to produce needed COVID-19 vaccines. Staff across the company—including Christopher Vollaro ’21 MS—played a role in the development and distribution process.
