You have ambitious goals, and a business degree can help you achieve them. At Touro’s Lander College of Arts & Sciences (LAS), our business degrees are all about building the right mindset. You’ll develop skills that help you think strategically, communicate clearly, lead with confidence, and make smart decisions — in your career, your community, and your life.
From day one, you’ll be learning from professors who know your name and are invested in your success. You’ll explore a range of disciplines through business core courses, then specialize in the field that best fits your strengths, interests, and goals. Whether you're drawn to accounting, economics, marketing, finance, business admin, or management, you’ll graduate with career-ready skills, confidence, and support that lasts long after graduation.
Meet the Business Core
All students in the business department take core courses to ensure a strong foundation in essential topics like accounting, management, economics, finance, marketing, and business law. No matter where you see yourself, the business core ensures you understand how organizations operate — and where you want to make your mark.
These courses don’t just teach concepts. They sharpen your thinking, introduce you to different areas of business, and help you discover where you’ll thrive. In fact, many students discover their true passion while taking these core courses and pivot from one degree to another. We’ve had students switch from the CPA track to finance and from marketing to economics. These courses give you a chance to see a 360-degree view of business and choose the path that aligns with what interests you.
“I always tell students to take the core courses first. They’ll give you exposure to key business fields and help you decide what really fits.”
- Professor Morris Yarmish
Accounting (CPA Track)
Touro LAS offers one of the top CPA pass rates in New York State — and two flexible CPA tracks to help you get there. Choose a traditional or accelerated path and graduate fully qualified to sit for the licensure exam, with the technical depth, mentorship, and real-world readiness to start strong in the profession. Our network includes top firms and alumni ready to help open doors.
Economics
If you're curious about how business systems and the economy work — and how people make decisions — economics is an incredibly versatile path. You'll build analytical skills that apply to policy, law, consulting, research, and business strategy. With fewer required credits than many other business majors, it’s also a smart, efficient route with a wide range of outcomes.
Finance
From investment strategy to corporate/managerial finance, the LAS finance major is hands-on, rigorous, and aligned with real industry needs. You’ll gain experience with tools like Excel and the Bloomberg Terminal, prepare for the CFA® Level I exam, and graduate with sharp modeling skills and a strategic mindset that employers and MBA programs are looking for.
Management
Good management is about people, purpose, and planning. In this major, you’ll study leadership strategy, operations, HR systems, and the psychology behind great teams — all while building your own style as a leader. With project-based learning and faculty who care, you’ll be ready to lead in real-world settings, from startups to nonprofits to corporate teams.
Managerial Accounting and Business Administration
Roles in financial operations don’t require CPA licensure, but many do require deep knowledge of budgeting, operations, and internal decision-making. This major blends financial fluency with organizational savvy, preparing you for roles in cost accounting, operations, internal audit, and business administration across industries.
Marketing
At LAS, marketing is hands-on from the start. You’ll create campaigns, work with real clients, and build a portfolio that shows what you can do. Are you drawn to branding, content, SEO, analytics, or strategy? This major will help you develop the practical skills and creative confidence to take it on. You’ll graduate with more than just a degree — you’ll have real experience and a portfolio to prove your skills and talent as a marketer.
What to Expect at Touro LAS
You’re not just earning a degree — you’re building a future. At LAS, our business students move quickly, think strategically, and graduate ready to lead, whether that means landing a top internship, joining the family business, or starting their own venture.
Here’s what sets the Touro LAS business department apart:
- Our programs are workforce-focused, with career prep, real projects, and mentorship built in.
- Small classes and approachable faculty mean you're seen, heard, and supported throughout your journey.
- Move at the pace that works for your life. Our programs are flexible, efficient, and designed for momentum.
- At Touro LAS, you’ll never have to compromise your values, goals, or beliefs to succeed — they’re what make you succeed here.
Launch Your Business Career at Touro LAS
You bring the drive, and we’ll bring the structure, support, and momentum to match. Learn more about all of our business majors or reach out to an advisor to get started.
