Girard School of Business

Accounting | Applied Economics and Finance | Business Analytics | Entrepreneurship | Finance | Hospitality Management | Management | Marketing | Sport Management

Shaping Innovative Business Leaders

We prepare and inspire students through our unique approach to business education anchored by a strong foundation in the liberal arts and our Augustinian values, experiential learning, exceptional teaching, nationally recognized guest speakers and networking opportunities. 

Through personalized advising, we create customized paths to success that integrate experiences inside and outside of the classroom: 

Spring OH

Spring Open House

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 
from 1:00 pm 
to 4:00 pm

At our Spring Open House, you'll attend academic breakout sessions, connect with members of our community, and take a tour of our beautiful New England campus.

Girard Students in Bloomberg Trading Competition Place:

top 10 Globally!

Five Merrimack College freshmen traded their way to the top of the 2022 Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge.

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Career Outcomes Rate

98% of Girard’s undergraduate class of 2023 were either employed, participating in voluntary service, or continuing their education within nine months of graduation.

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Student-Faculty Ratio

With a 14:1 student-faculty ratio, you’ll get to know your professors — experts who have literally been there and done that and want to help you do the same.

Graduate Programs

Merrimack, Pace University, Michigan State University, Yale and Northeastern University are just some of the graduate programs Girard graduates are attending.

TOP HIRING & INTERNSHIP COMPANIES

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Earn a Competitive Salary While Gaining Work Experience

When you opt in to the 3-month accounting co-op, you’ll develop your interpersonal skills and gain real-world experience – all while getting paid approximately $15,000.

Undergraduate Majors and Graduate Programs

The Girard School of Business offers a number of undergraduate majorsminorsmaster’s degrees and graduate certificates for you to pursue. With online, hybrid and on-campus options, you’ll find a program that works best for you.

Accounting (B.S.)
On Campus
Accounting (M.S.)
On Campus, Online, Hybrid
Actuarial Sciences (B.S.)
Combined Major
On Campus
Business Administration (B.A.)
Bachelor's Degree Completion Program
Online
Business Communication (B.A.)
Combined major
On Campus
Finance (B.S.)
On Campus
Finance (M.S.)
Online, Hybrid
Hospitality Management (Concentration)
Management, B.S.
On Campus
Human Resource Management (Concentration)
Management, B.S.
On Campus
Management (B.S.)
On Campus
Management (M.S.)
Online, Hybrid
Marketing (B.S.)
On Campus
Sport Analytics (B.S.)
Combined major
On Campus
Sport Management (Concentration)
Management, B.S.
On Campus
Strategic Marketing Analytics (B.S.)
Combined major
On Campus
Undecided (B.S. or B.A.)
Undeclared major? Undecided students can explore different fields of study while staying on track for graduation.
On Campus
CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE

EXPLORE GIRARD

Explore our undergraduate and graduate programs, leading facilities and all that Girard has to offer inside and outside of the classroom to tailor your experience to your unique needs, goals and dreams. 

Students together in the quad.

Get involved - join a Girard club or organization to meet students with similar interests and explore new areas.

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Work with experienced business leaders and faculty to reinforce the connection between theory and practice.

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Personalized academic and career advising to get the classes, internships and jobs you want.

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Hone your research and analytic skills and attain Bloomberg certification.

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

During her junior year at Merrimack, Brianna was contacted by Tim Coyne ’89, who invited her to interview for a position as a strategy and research intern with State Street Global Advisors, the investment management arm of State Street Corporation. She credits this conversation as a turning point in her career path.

After completing the summer internship, she was offered a full-time role with the company. She now holds a position as research strategist with expertise in environmental, social and governance areas.

Brianna Roberts ’17
Business Administration Major, concentration in Finance and Economics
Research Strategist, State Street Global Advisors

Student & Faculty Highlights

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Undergraduate Student
"My advice to my freshman self would be to stay the course, even when things feel challenging or uncertain. It may not always be obvious, but every step you take contributes to something bigger. Trust the process, stay focused on your goals and don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone."
Aditya Patel '25
B.S., Business Management
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Graduate Alumni
“I found a new family at Merrimack with friends and faculty that I have built lifelong relationships with. I was able to grow at Merrimack and wished to continue being the best version of me in this environment.”
Kaia Taylor '22, M'24
M.S., Management
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Undergraduate Student
"The Mucci Capital Markets Lab is particularly important to me. The technology provided through the lab is one of a kind. Without it, we wouldn't have this level of access to financial software such as Bloomberg, Factset, Morning Star and Capital IQ."
Aja Alimonti '25
B.S., Business Administration, Corporate Finance and Investments Concentration
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Get Involved: Clubs & Organizations

There are endless opportunities to get involved at Merrimack and right within the Girard School of Business.

Gain different perspectives, put learning into action and learn from peers and faculty advisors through one of our Girard clubs and organizations

  • Accounting Club
  • American Marketing Association
  • Blockchain and Crypto Organization
  • Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)
  • Entrepreneurship Club
  • Hospitality & Tourism Club
  • Investment Club
  • Merrimack Financial Group
  • Merrimack Investment Fund
  • Sport Management Club
  • Women in Business

GIRARD NEWS

The newest addition to the Girard School of Business graduate portfolio will offer flexible and affordable options relevant to today’s fast-paced business landscape.

NOTABLE & QUOTABLE

Associate Professor Ana Silva was featured in WalletHub's recent article about budgets and budgeting. Silva teaches in the Accounting, Economics and Finance Division at Merrimack's Girard School of Business.