Here for Buffalo

OPENING FALL 2026

Everything we do as a business school is about bringing the entrepreneurial spirit to life. First founded in 2023 by Tom Golisano, we look forward to empowering entrepreneurs in Buffalo with the skills, experience, and connections they need to move confidently into the world of business.

Exterior photo of the new Golisano Institute Buffalo campus on a sunny day. A rendering of the Buffalo campus center 4th floor. A rendering of the Buffalo campus center forum.

Here for Western New York

On Thursday, Oct. 16, we announced plans to open a second campus center in Buffalo, New York. The location in the former Buffalo News building on Washington Street joins our flagship in Rochester, New York. The new site will expand the reach of our transformative business education to people across Western New York. We look forward to welcoming our first students to the Buffalo school in fall 2026.
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Your new Buffalo campus center

Buffalo campus center 1st floor layout

Buffalo campus center 1st floor layout.

Buffalo campus center 1st floor forum rendering.

Buffalo campus center 1st floor forum rendering.

Buffalo campus center 4th floor layout

Buffalo campus center 4th floor layout.

Buffalo campus center 4th floor atrium rendering.

Buffalo campus center 4th floor atrium rendering.

Buffalo campus center 5th floor layout

Buffalo campus center 5th floor layout.

Buffalo campus center 5th floor cafe patio rendering.

Buffalo campus center 5th floor cafe patio rendering.

Buffalo is a city with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and by expanding here, we’re not only opening doors for more students but also helping regional businesses gain the skilled, motivated talent they need to thrive.

Tom Golisano, Founder of Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship

Tom Golisano

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Here for building careers in real time

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Business & Entrepreneurship

Build the foundation for a successful career in business.

24 consecutive months

96 credits

Curriculum highlights:
  • entrepreneurship
  • sales and marketing
  • economics
  • accounting and finance
  • analytics and coding
  • career development
  • business law and taxation

6 months of internships or mentored startup incubation

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AI & Business

Master data and deploy practical AI solutions to drive business growth.

12 consecutive months

48 credits

Curriculum highlights:
  • applied AI
  • analytics and coding
  • data systems
  • career development
  • project management

3 months of internships

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AI & Business (for full-time employees)

Develop AI skills and solutions to implement right where you work.

12 consecutive months

24 credits

Curriculum highlights:
  • business analytics
  • project management
  • coding
  • data systems
  • design thinking
Many opportunities for employer collaboration

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Join our team in Buffalo

Open positions based at the new Buffalo campus center can be found on our LinkedIn page. For more information, please email hr@golisanoinstitute.org.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The FAQ below addresses many common questions about the opening of the Buffalo campus center. These will be updated as more information becomes available about our new location.
Fall 2026
The Professional Certificate in Business & Entrepreneurship, Advanced Certificate in AI & Business, and Certificate in AI & Business will be offered.
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Ultimately, there will be a separate admissions team in Buffalo, but now, our Rochester admissions team will work with Buffalo students.
We anticipate a portion of the Buffalo Campus Center will be open for guests in March 2026. However, we encourage all prospective students to visit the Rochester Campus Center given the identical curriculums and similar Campus Center services.
Yes. If a student wants to take some academic quarters in Buffalo, and others in Rochester, they can do that as long as they are progressing in their work.
Yes. Internships and other work experiences should not be viewed as Campus Center location specific.
Yes and No. The majority of the faculty will have their home base in either Buffalo or Rochester but some faculty will go back and forth depending on the course.
Yes. This is a signature part of Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship Experience.
On-campus or other housing options are not currently available through Golisano Institute in Buffalo.
The address is 125 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203.
Free parking is available.
Yes. The partner network will further expand with Buffalo companies, start-ups, and other employers.
Niagara University, Daemen University, and St. Bonaventure University are currently the three Buffalo region degree partnerships. However, there are other partners throughout Western New York.

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Enrollment for Fall 2026 at Golisano Institute is now open for those ready to take the next step.

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