About the College
The nationally recognized Kania School of Management (KSOM) excels at supplying the tools you need to succeed in the increasingly global and technological world of business. There are ten programs of study within the school, two of which are ranked in the top 40 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Each is firmly grounded in the real world of business and organizational leadership and prepares the student for a career in business or for graduate study.
Resources
June 2024 Issue of Brennan Barometer Published
The June 2024 issue of Brennan Barometer -- a digital newsletter that offers analyses and commentary on trends and developments in the regional economy -- is now live. The publication analyzes economic issues that are particularly important to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton metropolitan statistical area, including labor market trends in employment and unemployment, and the housing market.
Rankings and National Recognition
The Kania School is proud to announce its most recent rankings:
U.S. News & World Report 2024 Undergraduate Rankings:
Best Undergraduate Business Programs
U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Graduate School Rankings:
Part-Time MBA Program Tied for 80th Nationally
Fortune's Best Online Master's Degreee Programs in Accounting:
Online Master of Accounting Degree - #9 in the nation
Alperin Financial Center
The Irwin E. Alperin Financial Center is a state-of-the-art financial research center. It features a simulated stock market trading room and 12 Bloomberg terminals that allow students to obtain hands-on experience with stock and foreign currency markets.
An electronic ticker, specialized trading software and live data feeds from currency, securities and commodities markets all serve students looking to perform real-time research.
Executive in Residence Program
Kania Students Win FBLA National Championships
The University of Scranton produced national champions in both the Parliamentary Procedure category and the Sports and Sports Management event at the Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas. All five of the University of Scranton students who attended placed in the top 10 of this elite competition.
Data Mining Students Gain Real-World Experience with Food Supply Chain Project
Students in Dr. Yibai Li's Data Mining class developed a model for an egg wholesaler that could predict egg prices six weeks in advance.
Dr. Ashley Stampone Named Among NEPA Business Journal's Top 20 Under 40
Accounting Department faculty member Ashley Stampone '10, G'11, DBA '22, was named among the Northeastern Pennsylvania Business Journal's Top 20 Under 40. Published annually, the list honors "the best and brightest young business stars in the region."
AACSB Accreditation
The Kania School has been accredited by AACSB, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, since 1996.
Robert L. McKeage Business Leadership Honors Program
This program helps students develop the talents and skills necessary to succeed in leadership settings.
Passport Program
Our professional development activities, such as resume-writing seminars, help students develop key non-academic skills.
Career Coaches Program
Our career coaches program pairs students with distinguished alumni and other professionals who offer career advice and counsel.
Welcome to the Kania School of Management (KSOM). As you browse through our website, I think you will be impressed with the accomplishments of our outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The quality of our students both academically and as ethical, servant leaders is what differentiates us from other business schools.
I believe the Kania School and the University of Scranton have so much to offer. We will afford you a superior, transformational learning experience that will prepare you for a successful career. As Peter Drucker said: “Don't go to Harvard, but to the Business School at the University of Scranton. That’s where they are changing lives.” So come for a visit and learn how we can change your life. Join us for a class and see how we educate the whole person while seeking truth and serving others.
- Mark Higgins, Ph.D.
Contact Us
The Kania School of Management
Brennan Hall 400
320 Madison Avenue
Scranton, PA 18510
Phone (570) 941-4208