Adult Learners
Here for reaching new heights
Nothing will hold you back now that you’ve set your mind on going for it. You’re ready to do whatever it takes to make the next move count. Maybe it’s the dream career you’ve always wanted or that one brainwave idea for a business. Experience? You have plenty of that. Here at Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship, you’ll develop ready-to-go skills and know-how to take on a brave new direction in life.
Start what’s next with a sure footing.
Solid skills
You’ll add in-demand business skills to your professional experience, setting you up to get the most out of what you invest.
Solid results
Get a big ROI on your time and money. The total cost is $8,900 per year, including tuition, books, and a new laptop.
Solid base
We’re here for you. We work closely with you to find mentors and opportunities that align with your skills, experience, and goals.
Picture yourself at Golisano Institute.
You’re set on making the change of a lifetime you deserve. All you need is the right opportunity. Learn more about Golisano Institute, why our model is perfect for career shifts and boosts, and whether our two-year program is the next step you’ve been looking for.
What’s missing:
A practical way to learn how to unlock your full potential in business. You don’t need a degree—you need real skills.
Why here?
We focus on only what matters to business
1 two-year program dedicated to business & entrepreneurship2 one-year programs dedicated to AI & business
2+ opportunities per week to network and connect with potential employers
What you want:
Full assurance that the time, money, and effort you commit to an education will pay off.
Why here?
Our schedule and cost are crystal clear
$8,900 per year (tuition, books, and anew laptop included)100% in person—no impersonal online classes
100% of course hours transferrable as credits to a degree
Your timeline:
Balancing your goals with home life matters. You want speed and results without sacrificing quality.
Why here?
This is learning at the speed of business
12-24 months to complete programs1 curriculum, four days a week
25% of learning happens in real business settings
Experience Golisano Institute in person.
Everything you need to confidently set your career in a new direction here at Golisano Institute. Come see our Rochester or Buffalo campus center and see why our program is the best possible way to learn business.
Student success stories
Our team of career specialists works with every student to secure full-time employment, move ahead within an existing employer, or launch a business upon graduation. As of the fall 2025 quarter, 78% of graduates were either employed or launched a business upon graduation.
Explore some real examples of paths students have taken to accelerate their careers through internships during the two-year business and entrepreneurship program.
More than a business school
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Enrollment for Fall 2026 at Golisano Institute is now open for those ready to take the next step.
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Interested in learning more but have questions? Get in touch with our admissions team—they’re happy to help.
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