Message From the Full-time MBA Director

Dear Future Gabelli School MBA, 

Welcome—and thank you for considering the Full-time MBA program at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business. Choosing to pursue an MBA is one of the most important investments you will make in yourself, your career, and your future. At the Gabell School, we take that responsibility seriously, and we are proud to offer a program designed to help you lead with purpose, confidence, and impact in a rapidly changing global economy.

Our Full-time MBA is built on a simple but powerful idea: business should be a force for positive change. Rooted in Fordham’s Jesuit tradition, our program emphasizes ethical leadership, analytical rigor, and real-world relevance. We challenge our students not only to ask how to succeed in business, but why—and how to create value for organizations, communities, and society at large.

Located in the heart of New York City, our program offers unparalleled access to one of the world’s most dynamic business ecosystems. From global finance and consulting to technology, marketing, advertising, media, fashion, and entrepreneurship, NYC becomes an extension of your classroom. Through guest speakers, corporate visits, live consulting projects with client companies, global immersion programs, and internships, you will gain hands-on experience and build meaningful connections with industry leaders.

Academically, the Gabelli School MBA combines a strong core foundation with flexible pathways that allow you to tailor your experience to your career goals. Our curriculum integrates cutting-edge topics with both the technical skills employers demand and the strategic mindset they value. Small class sizes foster close collaboration with faculty members who are not only accomplished scholars, but also deeply invested mentors.

Equally important is the community you will join. Our students come from diverse academic, professional, and cultural backgrounds, creating a collaborative learning environment where different perspectives are celebrated. At the Gabelli School, you are never just a number—you are part of a close-knit, supportive network that continues long after graduation. 

As program director, I can confidently say that our Full-time MBA is more than a degree—it is a transformational journey. We are committed to helping you clarify your goals, sharpen your strengths, and emerge ready to lead with integrity and purpose in a complex world.

We invite you to explore what makes the Gabelli School of Business unique and to imagine yourself as part of our vibrant MBA community. We look forward to being a part of your personal and professional journey.

Warm regards,

Sertan Kabadayi, Ph.D.
Joseph Keating SJ Distinguished Professor in Business
Professor of Marketing
Program Director, Full-time MBA
Fordham University
Gabelli School of Business