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The undergraduate business program at Rochester Institute of Technology’s Saunders College of Business is nationally ranked and recognized . Saunders is ranked 77th in the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Undergraduate Business category for 2026. Among New York State schools, Saunders is fifth. This rating is in line with that of RIT overall, which is ranked 88th out of 436 institutions nationwide—a jump of three spots from last year and RIT’s highest ranking ever by U.S News. In addition, RIT ranked: #43 in Best Value Schools #3 in Game/Simulation Development #54 in Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs #42 in Most Innovative Schools—National Universities #85 in Top Performers on Social Mobility—National Universities #5 in Co-ops/Internships—#1 in New York State This last is especially gratifying as co-op is fundamental to an RIT education, and as 100% of Saunders students complete a full-semester, paid, co-op experience. Saunders is continuously innovating its curriculum to respond to the ever-changing world and to help students engage in critical thinking and strategic problem solving. Students can major in areas such as marketing , management information systems (MIS), supply chain management , hospitality and tourism management (HTM), and various other business majors and minors . Saunders’ internationally recognized faculty are the heart of the business program. Using real-world applications, they prepare students for a range of employment opportunities. In addition, the highly regarded co-op program gives students the chance to get paid experience in their field of interest. At the intersection of business and technology, students learn to become expert decision-makers, innovators, and change-agents in their fields. An innovative spirit is at the core of Saunders’ business programs. Saunders College of Business is one of nine colleges at Rochester Institute of Technology and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). Recognized and ranked internationally, Saunders is home to over 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in programs across RIT Global Campuses in Rochester, New York, Croatia, Dubai, Kosovo and Tirana. Saunders College faculty are internationally recognized by their peers and publish in the world’s most respected, peer-reviewed journals and academic publications. Saunders opened a new state-of-the-art building expansion and renovation in 2024 and has over 25,000 alumni worldwide. Saunders College offers undergraduate (BS), Masters (MS), Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA (EMBA), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs where students gain real-world business experiences through a tradition of applied learning, internships and capstone programs. Visit our events page to view graduate information session opportunities and other events.