Both affiliated and nonaffiliated programs offer opportunities for students to learn about another culture, improve their foreign language skills, and, in some cases, fulfill business course requirements. Course planning can be worked out with the faculty adviser. These agreements allow Ithaca students to plan their undergraduate programs to include courses that will serve as a foundation for graduate business study. These foundation courses include material required in the first year of study in M.B.A. programs elsewhere. Students who plan their undergraduate programs carefully can earn their undergraduate degree at Ithaca College and their M.B.A. degree at Ithaca College, Clarkson, RIT, or Thunderbird within as little as five years.
Students are subject to the normal admission policies of the respective graduate school.
If necessary, any remaining foundation courses may be taken before beginning the graduate program. Further information is available through the dean's office in the School of Business. The agreements delineate transfer course equivalents and the transfer admission standards. Complete one of the community college degree programs covered by an agreement. Receive a favorable recommendation from their program division head.