School of Business

On April 2, 2024, the Board of Commissioners of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) approved Saint Francis University’s reaffirmation of specialized business accreditation for its business-related degree programs offered through its Shields College of Business. According to a news release issued by IACBE, “The Shields School of Business at Saint Francis University has demonstrated compliance of its business programs with the IACBE Accreditation Principles through a rigorous process of self-evaluation and independent peer review. In addition, the College of

A new chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) at Saint Francis University, established by SFU Marketing students with the assistance of Assistant Professor of Marketing Kim Flanders, is off to a great start.

Altoona workshop series set for business leaders and managers Saint Francis University Shields School of Business & The Francis in the Marketplace Employee Training and Development Institute present the Fall 2023/Winter 2024 Leadership Development Series.   The series consists of four high energy leadership workshops aimed at fueling employee engagement, unleashing workplace productivity, and enabling organizations to attract and retain the best employees. Sessions are open to all managers and leaders who wish to create a more productive and meaningful workplace.  Fall 2023/Winter 2024

Andrew Krout, a 2013 SFU alumni in Finance, has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors: Best in State for 2023. Andrew is a Wealth Advisor and Co-Chief Investment Officer at DeGroote Financial Group in Boston.

Saint Francis University and the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown formed an articulation agreement allowing business graduates to continue their education seamlessly into one of three Saint Francis University business programs.

SFU's Criminal Justice Program has been awarded the 2023 CJ Program of the Year by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) on March 18. The ACJS is an international association established to foster professional and scholarly activities in the field of criminal justice.

Employers are having a hard time finding leaders who possess the soft skills needed to be successful. Join us as we evaluate eight qualities of an effective leader.

The competencies required of advanced HR professionals have grown increasingly complex. Join us as we outline what you’ll need to move forward in your HR career path.

Editor & Publisher named Saint Francis University Alumna Anna Baughman to it's 2023 list of “25 Under 35” inspired, passionate, and innovative young news media professionals for her work as the editor at Morrisons Cove Herald, Inc. in Martinsburg, PA.

From a clothing boutique and BBQ restaurant to a wellness center and hair salon, the SBDC has aided small business owners across the region post-pandemic.