Meehan School’s Business program honored as among best in nation
Recognition from Colleges of Distinction affirms a dynamic and ethics-driven business education.
Stonehill College’s Meehan School of Business has once again proven its commitment to preparing students for the demands of today’s global economy by earning national recognition as a 2025-2026 Business College of Distinction. This award is granted to schools whose undergraduate business programs balance classroom theory with real-world application, preparing graduates to lead with confidence, integrity, and agility.
Colleges of Distinction’s selection process goes far beyond the traditional markers of prestige. To qualify for this badge, schools must demonstrate accreditation, well-rounded curricula, applied learning experiences, and a track record of successful outcomes.
“Stonehill understands that effective business education is about more than numbers, but also about nurturing innovative, ethical leaders,” said Tyson Schritter, chief operating officer at Colleges of Distinction. “Through faculty mentorship, interdisciplinary coursework, and immersive learning opportunities, their students are gaining the insight and experience needed to adapt in a rapidly changing landscape.”
Stonehill impressed Colleges of Distinction with its commitment to:
The Meehan School has a long-standing presence, operating for at least 10 years with consistent enrollment and an established number of degrees awarded annually.
The Meehan School of Business holds accreditation from the prestigious Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), putting the College among an elite crop of institutions making up less than five percent of the world’s business schools.
The Meehan School offers 11 majors and 5 minors in disciplines that include accounting, finance, management, marketing, data analytics, economics and entrepreneurship. Students across disciplines engage in coursework that cultivates quantitative and qualitative critical thinking skills, as well as critical soft skills like leadership, public speaking, and information literacy.
The Meehan School provides students with practical, hands-on experiences through internships/co-ops, networking events, and consulting projects.
Students within the Meehan School engage in collaborative projects with peers both within and outside their majors, utilizing case-method teaching, participating in business plan competitions, and fostering collaboration beyond their chosen field.
Stonehill's business programs prioritize business ethics, emphasizing the broader responsibilities of companies toward customers, employees, investors, communities, suppliers, and the environment.
The Meehan School of Business offers high-quality academic advising, major-specific advising, and career advising to support students throughout their educational journey.
Students in the Meehan School of Business enhance their undergraduate studies with high-impact practices such as undergraduate research, global learning and first-year experiences.
Students enrolled in the Meehan School have numerous opportunities to build professional connections in their field through career fairs, major-specific guest speakers, alumni networking events, faculty connections and career development services.
Students in Stonehill’s School of Business are not only gaining technical proficiency, but also leadership opportunities, critical thinking, and collaboration in environments that mirror the complexity of the modern marketplace. Whether through global business case studies, service-learning, or capstone projects, they graduate prepared to shape the future of business with purpose and impact.