Sellinger School of Business and Management

The Joseph A. Sellinger, S.J. School of Business and Management is the business school of Loyola University Maryland, located on the university’s main campus in Baltimore, Maryland. It was formally established in 1980 and named in honor of Reverend Joseph A. Sellinger, S.J., who was a former president of the university. Although the school was officially created in 1980, the university had been offering business courses for over 70 years before that.

The Sellinger School is made up of seven academic departments. These include Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems and Operations Management, Management and International Business, Marketing, and Law & Social Responsibility. It is one of three schools at Loyola University Maryland. The other two schools are the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education.

History

Loyola College began offering business courses in 1937, and the first business degree was given in 1943. In 1980, the School of Business and Management was created, and in 1984, it was named after Reverend Joseph A. Sellinger, S.J.

The school added special programs for experienced business leaders and earned recognition for its quality teaching. In 2000, it moved into a new, modern building. Over the years, the school has had several leaders guiding its growth.

Jesuit Education

Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit Catholic university. It focuses on teaching students to learn, lead, and serve in a changing world. All undergraduate students take core classes in subjects like English, philosophy, theology, history, art, languages, math, science, and social sciences. The university also offers special programs such as the Center for Values and Service, Campus Ministry, and Catholic Studies to support its mission.

Academics

Students at the Sellinger School can take part in special learning experiences like internships, studying in other countries, and service projects. Two of these experiences are needed to finish their studies.

The school has special groups for students, like Beta Gamma Sigma and Beta Alpha Psi, and offers international groups for extra learning. There is also a special program called Sellinger Scholars for students who want to lead and serve, and they are invited to join based on their schoolwork.

Rankings

The Sellinger School of Business and Management was ranked 124th among the best business schools in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, and its part-time MBA program was ranked 87th for 2024. The Princeton Review also included Sellinger on their list of best business schools for 2023. Loyola’s Executive MBA program was recognized as one of the top five programs for physicians by The Health Finance Report. The school holds AACSB accreditation in both business and accounting, which is a special honor held by fewer than 10% of schools nationwide.

Facility

The Joseph A. Sellinger, S.J., School of Business and Management Building opened in January 2000. It is a big building with special learning spaces, offices for teachers, and many classrooms. The building has a tall glass front, a tall glass tower, and a large open area in the middle. It is located next to Maryland Hall on the main part of the college campus.

Notable alumni

Main article: List of Loyola College in Maryland people

One well-known graduate is Harry Markopolos. He worked as a chief investment officer and helped reveal important information about Bernard Madoff.