Bertolon School of Business, SSU

The Bertolon School of Business is the business college of Salem State University, the public university in Salem that calls itself the Commonwealth’s Civic Engagement University. Salem State offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees across six colleges, including business, liberal arts, education, nursing and social work, with an emphasis on hands-on academics, real-world experience and career success. Programs are open to first-year students, transfer students and adults returning to finish a degree.

Affordability is a major part of Salem State’s pitch: close to half of undergraduates attend with tuition and mandatory fees fully covered through available funding programs. For working professionals, the university offers master’s degrees in 10 disciplines, graduate certificates and part-time and evening programs, and anyone can register to take an individual course. The university is also in the midst of a $75 million comprehensive campaign aimed at its community’s greatest needs.

What to Know

• Campus tours are available both in person and virtually.
• The university welcomes international students and describes itself as transfer-friendly.
• Salem State students are known as the Vikings.
• The business school is a member of the Salem Chamber of Commerce.