Professional Certificate in Business & Entrepreneurship
Here for a life-changing education
Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is a business school that offers a transformative education that goes above and beyond the bottom line.
An education in perfect sync with business
Dr. Scott Baker, chief academic officer and vice president for academic affairs, explains what makes learning at Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship perfect for anyone who wants to make it in business.
$8,900
Total annual cost
One simple cost includes tuition, books, and a new laptop.
24
Months
A continuous calendar for accelerated learning.
100%
In person
Learn face-to-face in Rochester or Buffalo (opens Fall 2026).
25
Average class size
Faculty focus only on teaching—no competing obligations.
I’m seeing everything that every professor told me, that every professor instilled in me, every class that I’ve taken. I am able to use the skills and tools from those classes to succeed in my career.
Charmaine – Class of 2025
GRADUATE PATHWAYS
Where can you go?
Launch a business.
Our program can help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their startup passion into reality, going from ideation and seed funding to ready-to-launch success.
Move ahead in a career.
Employer partners and dedicated expert mentors support career-focused students to define and then take on the next phase of their professional journies.
Enroll in a four-year degree program.
The program provides many students with a foundation of learning that they take into a joint bachelor’s degree at one of our partner colleges.
Here for Western New York
Flagship location
Rochester, NY
Opening Fall 2026
Buffalo, NY
Accelerated, focused
Our two-year Professional Certificate in Business & Entrepreneurship program puts experiences with real businesses first so you can walk into a career you’ll love from day one after graduation.
A new kind of business school
Learn business from real-world experiences, not tired theories. This 24-month program meets you where you are, whether fresh out of high school, a longtime college grad, or anywhere in between.
Affordable
If you’re ready to take on the world of business but not a world of debt, Golisano Institute is here for you.
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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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