About the School of Business
We prepare all our students—undergraduate and graduate—to become leaders who have a positive impact on our communities, society and the world.
- Distinctive academics, taught in small classes by dedicated faculty
- Outstanding internship and networking opportunities and thought-provoking events
- Skill building for today’s business world, including analytics, decision-making, and experience with the latest technologies, like Bloomberg Terminals, Simeo software for supply chain management, and RStudio for the programming language R.
Strategic Plan
We aspire to provide a dynamic learning environment and to be a highly trusted source of professional talent that is globally and socially conscious.
We prepare students to become critical thinkers and ethical leaders with strong communication skills and an appreciation of social responsibility. We do this through an experience-based and integrated curriculum that fosters business knowledge with real-world impact.
Revised in 2025
We are guided by the following values of mutual respect, civility and concern for others; partnership, collaboration, and cooperation; integrity, transparency, and accountability; openness to new ways of knowing and doing; and appreciation for the intrinsic value of a liberal arts education.
Empowerment Through Education
Deliver a career-focused, high-value education dedicated to student success.
Community of Inclusion
Foster an inclusive community connecting students, faculty, employers, and local organizations.
Elevate Our Reputation
Enhance recognition and visibility as a leading business school.
Growth in Graduate Study
Drive innovative and impactful growth in graduate education.
The Willumstad School of Business is committed to having a positive impact on society. We accomplish this by: 1) Educating students and equipping them with problem solving skills to address societal challenges; 2) Engaging in community outreach and service-learning initiatives that contribute to reducing inequalities in the Long Island region.
Originally proposed in 2023 and revised in 2025
A Lasting Legacy
Our History
Adelphi has been offering business degrees since 1934, but it wasn’t until 1964 that the School of Business Administration took form and began to gain substantial momentum.
The Willumstad Story
Adelphi University named its business school after Robert B. Willumstad, an alumnus who became president of CitiGroup and briefly served as CEO of American International Group.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
The Robert B. Willumstad School of Business supports an inclusive learning environment where all students feel understood, respected, and appreciated.
Who’s Hiring Adelphi Business Grads?
Recent graduates of the Willumstad School of Business have been hired by the following organizations.
- AIG
- Amazon
- Axis Capital
- Bank of America
- Barclays
- BDO USA
- Catholic Health
- CitiBank
- Coca-Cola
- Deloitte
- Enterprise
- Estee Lauder
- EY
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Flushing Bank
- Geico
- Grant Thornton
- Grassi & Co.
- IBM
- JP Morgan Chase & Co.
- KPMG
- Major League Baseball
- Marcum
- Marks Paneth
- Merrill
- Morgan Stanley
- Northwell Health
- NYU Langone Health
- PwC
- PSE&G
Investing in Your Future
Take a look at our tuition and costs, and then review a complete list of available scholarships and grants. We’ll work with you to help make your Adelphi education affordable.
Tuition & Financial Aid
We’re dedicated to helping every student secure funding, and we offer a wide variety of financial assistance programs in addition to the various state and federal programs.
Scholarship Opportunities
Adelphi awards merit-based scholarships to qualified accepted students based on many factors. Depending on family need, you may also be eligible for additional grants, loans and the work-study program.
