About Tobin College of Business

Business Education with Purpose

The Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John's University prepares students to thrive in today's global economy through a business education that combines academic excellence, experiential learning, and ethical leadership.

Rooted in the University's Catholic and Vincentian mission, Tobin develops graduates who think strategically, lead responsibly, and create positive change in their organizations and communities. With campuses in Queens and Manhattan, students benefit from access to New York City's unparalleled business ecosystem while learning from accomplished faculty and industry professionals.

Today, Tobin is home to more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students across seven academic departments and a global alumni network of nearly 50,000 business leaders.

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

Our mission is to develop persons of character, capable of leading in today's global economy. Inspired by our Vincentian values and utilizing the teacher-scholar model, we create an engaging learning environment dedicated to equipping our students with innovative problem-solving skills that emphasize analytical, inclusive, ethical, socially and environmentally conscious decision-making.

Our Vision

The Peter J. Tobin College of Business strives to be recognized as a leader in business education by providing a transformative learning experience grounded in Vincentian ideals. We inspire and empower students to achieve their professional and personal goals in a diverse, global, and dynamic business environment.

What Guides Us

• Academic Excellence: We challenge students through rigorous academics, innovative teaching, and faculty scholarship that prepares them for lifelong success

• Experiential Learning: Learning extends beyond the classroom through consulting projects, internships, competitions, global experiences, and applied learning opportunities.

• Ethical Leadership: We prepare principled leaders who make thoughtful decisions and create lasting value for organizations, communities, and society.

• Innovation: We cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills to help students navigate an evolving global business landscape.

• Inclusive Community: We foster a collaborative learning environment where diverse perspectives are valued and every student is empowered to succeed.

Values

Vincentian values of service and societal impact are the foundation of our work and guide distinct programs at Tobin College of Business:

• Academic Service-Learning asks all undergraduate students to serve as researchers and consultants to at least one not-for-profit organization in their time at St. John's.

• Global Loan Opportunities for Budding Entrepreneurs (GLOBE) teaches students about micro-finance and managing an active microloan program with entrepreneurs on three continents, with students underwriting loan applicationsin countries where the Daughters of Charity have service centers.

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), a partnership with the FoodBank for NYC in which students volunteer as tax preparers for low-income taypayers.

• Difference Makers, founded by Dr. William Reisel, introduces high school students on Staten Island, NY to college-level academic service-learning.

Approved by the Tobin College Faculty on April 21, 2022.