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Golisano Institute expands transfer agreements with new university partnership
Ian Mortimer, Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship president, and Mark Zupan, Alfred University president, announced a new partnership between two schools, creating a streamlined pathway for students. (Photo provided by Golisano Institute)
Ian Mortimer, Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship president, and Mark Zupan, Alfred University president, announced a new partnership between two schools, creating a streamlined pathway for students. (Photo provided by Golisano Institute)
Golisano Institute expands transfer agreements with new university partnership
Listen to this articleA new partnership between the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship and Alfred University is creating a streamlined pathway for students to continue their education from a certificate to a four-year degree.
Under the agreement, students who complete the Institute’s Professional Certificate in Business & Entrepreneurship will be eligible for guaranteed admission — with full junior standing — into the Alfred University College of Business.
From there, they can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a Business Administration degree with a Business Analytics minor, or a Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics. Students must apply within four years of completing the program and meet standard admission or program-specific requirements.
Institute President Ian Mortimer said the collaboration expands opportunities for students seeking to build on their education without taking on excessive debt. He noted Alfred’s strong outcomes, with a high percentage of graduates either employed or enrolled in graduate programs within a year.
Mark Zupan, president of Alfred University, emphasized the alignment between the two institutions, particularly their shared focus on hands-on, applied learning and career readiness. He said the partnership offers students a clear and accessible route to earning a bachelor’s degree and strengthening their long-term career prospects.
The agreement adds to a growing list of higher education partners for the Golisano Institute, including Nazareth University, St. Bonaventure University, St. John Fisher University, Syracuse University College of Professional Studies, Roberts Wesleyan University, Alfred State College, Daemen University and Niagara University.
The Golisano Institute opened its flagship campus in Monroe County in 2023 with a mission to provide practical, career-focused business education at a lower cost. Tuition for its two-year certificate program is $8,900 per year. A second campus is scheduled to open in Buffalo this fall.
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