Baruch Business Academy
Empowering a diverse NYC academic and business sector
About
Baruch College is one of the nation’s top-performing public institutions and serves as an engine of access and opportunity for one of the most diverse student populations in the United States. Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business ranks consistently as a national leader in providing academic excellence while empowering students to succeed in their careers. The Baruch Business Academy provides a transparent, predictable, smooth path for students to transition from partner CUNY Community Colleges to Baruch and Zicklin. The Academy is open to newly enrolled Community College students in Business Administration Associate degree programs. Academy students who complete the Business Administration Associate degree, and meet additional predetermined academic criteria (see below), are guaranteed admission to Baruch College and the Zicklin School of Business.
The Baruch Business Academy fosters pathways into the business sector for students who reflect the diversity of New York City. The Academy can strengthen the advancement opportunities of our CUNY community college student population by cultivating the conditions for them to thrive and contribute to diverse professional industries. The Academy supports students through mentorship and advisement while developing a social network that nurtures their academic and professional development on their path to and through the Zicklin School of Business. The Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College serves as a solid foundation for academic excellence and student success, and the Academy helps students achieve their career aspirations by bridging education, community, and impact.
Current Partners
- Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC)
- Bronx Community College
- Guttman Community College
- Hostos Community College
- LaGuardia Community College
- Queensborough Community College
Benefits
- Clear and seamless path from CUNY Community College to Baruch College
- Seamless admission to Baruch College and the Zicklin School of Business without having to file a CUNY transfer application, provided students meet the required academic criteria (see below)
- Priority registration upon matriculation at Baruch College
- Academy faculty, staff, and students provide a welcoming and supportive environment
- Access to cross-campus co-curricular activities such as networking and career events
- Peer-to-peer mentoring from current Zicklin business students before and after you transition to Baruch
Activities
- Semester Kickoff – networking with new and current Academy students, meet the peer mentors, prepare for a successful semester
- Alumni Spotlight – panel discussion with Baruch alumni, networking, Baruch campus tour
- Faculty Connect – mentoring sessions with Baruch professors to discuss academic and career interests
- Starr Career Development Center Events – early access to select Baruch career readiness events
Academic Requirements
For seamless admission to Baruch’s Zicklin School of Business, students in the Baruch Business Academy must satisfy the following academic criteria:
- Completion of the Business Administration Associate degree program with a minimum overall GPA of 2.5
- Average GPA of 2.3 or better in all business courses
- Meet eligibility requirements for admission to the Zicklin School of Business:
- Completion of COM 2020 Introduction to Business Communication, ENG 2150 Writing II, and Pre-calculus (or Calculus or placement into Calculus)
- Completion of 7 pre-business courses with a minimum 2.25 GPA
Student Eligibility
Students are eligible to join the Baruch Business Academy if:
- You are enrolled in a specific Business Administration program at a CUNY Community College that has partnered with Baruch College
- You have earned no more than 24 cumulative college credits, exclusive of Advanced Placement or College Now credits
The Baruch Business Academy is open to all eligible students regardless of race, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, or other characteristics.
Eligible students, please complete our interest form below to learn more about how to join the program.
Baruch Business Academy Interest Form
Contact Us
Email the Academy team at BaruchBusinessAcademy@baruch.cuny.edu
Zicklin Transfer Explorer
Sample Two-Year Transfer Map: Business Administration
Course to course equivalencies and transfer credit awarded