The Jack Welch College of Business & Technology at Sacred Heart University finished No. 85 on P&Q’s 2025 ranking of the Best Undergraduate Business Programs in the U.S. In our three methodological categories, it finished No. 70 in Admission Standards, No. 90 in Career Outcomes, and No. 85 in Academic Experience (based solely on our alumni survey).
The B-school’s acceptance rate for the fall 2024 incoming class was 65.4%, and the class also reported an average SAT score of 1263. Its six-year graduation rate is 72%.
In career data, 87% of Class of 2024 graduates and 85% of Class of 2023 grads completed at least one business-specific internship before graduation. Some 51.3% of 2024 grads found jobs within three months, compared to 81% of 2023 grads.
Average salary for the most recent graduates was $62,777, with 15% of them reporting an average signing bonus of $6,338. The top employers included KPMG LLP, Bank of America, Barnum Financial Group, RSM US LLP, Raymond James Financial, EY LLP, Deloitte, Fidelity Investments, and ForgiveCo.
Innovation is at the heart of the Jack Welch business experience. With applied, interactive, and collaborative experiences, students are encouraged to think outside the box in solving business problems. The B-school’s state-of-the-art resources, intimate learning environment, and emphasis on both the hard and soft skills of business enable students to bring their ideas and passions to life.
EXPERIENTIAL AND HANDS-ON LEARNING
The Jack Welch College of Business & Technology (WCBT) at Sacred Heart University sets itself apart through its applied, interactive, and collaborative learning experiences. With class sizes capped at 30 students, faculty provide personalized instruction, addressing students by name and fostering an intimate learning environment. The Freshman Experience includes a structured mentoring program where every incoming student is paired with an upperclassman mentor and follows a set curriculum across both the fall and spring semesters.
A hallmark of the program is its internship requirement—all students must complete at least one internship before graduation and are required to take a career readiness course, taught by the career development staff, before securing an internship. Students are further encouraged to engage in global learning opportunities, with study-abroad experiences at locations such as Dingle, Ireland. Through the Welch Waiver program, the college covers study-abroad tuition costs, making these experiences more accessible to students.
WCBT integrates Problem-Based Learning (PBL) into its curriculum, allowing students to act as consultants on faculty-led external projects and research initiatives, gaining real-world experience to enhance their résumés. Students also have access to cutting-edge laboratory spaces, including an artificial intelligence lab, an engineering makerspace (IDEA Lab), a financial trading lab with Bloomberg terminals, and a cybersecurity lab. The executive-in-residence program provides additional industry insights, offering career advice and internship or job search support.
Beyond the classroom, WCBT connects students with industry professionals through its “Conversations” speaker series and corporate site visits to major firms such as Madison Square Garden, PEZ, Barclay’s Bank, and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), where students engage directly with professionals in their fields of interest.
DIVERSE DEGREE OFFERINGS
Jack Welch business majors include Accounting, Business Economics, Business Analytics, Finance, Financial Analytics, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, and Sport Management. It also offers a minor in Real Estate.
Students can further specialize within their majors through tracks in Corporate Finance, Investment Management, Private Wealth Management, Banking & Capital Markets, Global Economy, Strategic Decision Making, and Analytical Economics.
For those interested in emerging industries, the college also offers Fashion Marketing and Merchandising (Fashion and Smart Retail tracks), Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Game Design & Development. Within Management, students can specialize in Supply Chain, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, Sales, and Global Entrepreneurship, while Marketing students have a Digital Marketing specialization.
The school has embedded industry-recognized certifications, such as Excel Level 1 and Level 2, into its coursework to equip students with tangible skills that employers seek.
ALUMNI SAY
“David Taylor was my Marketing professor. He was one of the most motivating professors I’ve had. He was always there to speak to if you needed him and was willing to speak on other things outside of the class he taught. One of the more business-oriented individuals I’ve met, he truly helped me to get to where I am today.”
“In our small business elective, we were paired with a local family business and tasked with investigating its strengths as well as areas for improvement. It was an amazing experience that got us out of the classroom and into the community!”
“I was part of the Welch Scholar Program where I was able to pursue a research project of my choice (The Gender Gap in Leadership) that led to me starting the Women in Business Network.”
“Going to Paris with my fashion program was an integral part of my college career and future in the fashion industry. We were able to learn, see and experience the culture and immerse ourselves fully in the environment. I now have great talking points in interviews and in conversations among colleagues, and it was a top highlight in my overall college career.”
“A business degree at SHU is more than a degree- it’s a life time of experiences and choices you make throughout your academic year. Professors at this institution go above and beyond for their students. A professor without hesitation will always help the students even if they are already succeeding. This schools core, principles, and foundation all circle around always progressing.”
