Message from the Dean – David A. Gautschi, PhD

	At Fordham GBA we say: "New York is my campus, Fordham is my school." And we mean it! Situated in a pleasant campus in the middle of Manhattan, adjacent to Lincoln Center, a short subway ride to Wall Street, and within walking distance of major banks and multi-national corporations, we think we have the perfect setting for learning about the breadth and depth of contemporary business thought and practice. Served by an internationally diverse faculty of scholars who tap the pulse of business in New York City, our students choose among master’s degree options ranging from Quantitative Finance to Media and Communications Management. And there is more to come, as we are attuned to the ever evolving global business context and New York’s connection to it. Four themes run through our MBA programs and all of our specialized master’s degree programs: Business in the Global Political Economy: ever since the Bretton Woods accord of the early 1970s, business has become progressively more global in scope. Increasing globalization has produced increased uncertainty and complexity for the manager. Understanding business means understanding the world; and our emphasis on political economy means that we think the person in business must understand how business and states the world over interact and influence each other. Business in a Money Center: New York City is the principal money center in the world. Our programs go beyond our excellent offerings in finance and accounting to illuminate the role of the financial institution in all aspects of business practices. Business and Media: New York City is a preeminent media and information center. The media and information industries continue to experience convulsive change, and we assure that the contemporary manager learns both how to work with the media industry and how to use the tools of rapidly advancing information technology. The Societal Value of Business: the Global Financial Crisis and the Great Recession that burst upon us in 2008 combine to remind us that business should be a noble calling. Through the Fordham GBA curriculum and through the culture of the classroom, we inspire our students to address the responsibilities that businesses and business leaders have to society. At Fordham Graduate School of Business Administration (GBA), we give each student a flexible means of navigating the various options of study. We strive to provide a relevant and rigorous graduate business education for full-time, part-time, and executive program participants alike. Our dynamic student clubs enhance the connection to the world of business and to our expansive network of alumni, friends, and partners. Fordham (GBA) is on the move. Please take a moment to peruse our website to gain an appreciation of how we might serve you. Thank you for your interest in Fordham GBA! Kind regards, David A. Gautschi, PhD Dean