History
Named for U.S. President James Monroe, the “Monroe School of Business” opens in 1933 under the guidance of teacher Mildred King with just four small classrooms and seven students in the West Farms section of the Bronx.
Education
Monroe works with you to jumpstart your career from day one. The practical skills you learn, your internships, the relationships you build with employers in your field — they’re all focused on your future.
Research
The institutional research arm of the office of Institutional Planning, Effectiveness, and Budget (IPEB) is responsible for providing data and information for administrative decision making. It collects and analyzes data and information, and reports the findings to College administration and others associated with the institution. It also provides data for external compliance reporting. Analysis of institutional research centers on information about students, faculty, courses, and programs.
Institutional research is also available to assist other College offices with gathering and structuring data and reports. I
Career
Generations of Monroe students have walked in with a dream and left with a future. We’ve helped high school graduates grow into confident professionals and helped professionals step it up a level. We’ve helped people turn experience into credits and careers.
Distance Learning Courses
Medicine & Health (6)
- B.Sc. Nursing (Accelerated)
- B.Sc. Professional Studies
- B.Sc. Public Health
- M.P.H. Public Health
Business & Management (5)
- B.B.A. Accounting
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- B.B.A. Business Management
- B.B.A. General Business
- M.P.A Public Administration
Computer Science & IT (4)
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Data Science
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
- B.B.A. Hospitality Management
- B.Sc. Professional Studies
- B.B.A. Sports Management
Law (3)
- B.Sc. Criminal Justice
- M.Sc. Criminal Justice
- B.Sc. Professional Studies
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- B.Sc. Human Services
Social Sciences (1)
- M.Sc. Forensic Psychology
Housing services
Monroe College’s Bronx campus offers the ultimate urban experience. A fixture since 1967 of the lively Fordham section of the Bronx, this commuter campus is only a 30-minute subway ride from midtown Manhattan's world-class culture, entertainment, and business opportunities.
Library services
The libraries are open to the students, staff, faculty, and alumni of Monroe College. The print and electronic collections support the curricula and academic programs of the College but also include additional resources. Computers are available for database research, word processing, and scanning. Wireless is also available throughout campus.
ICT services
Monroe College's Information Technology Department (IT) is the department, office, and administrative unit with technological responsibility for the acquisition, operation and maintenance of the College's computing and network resources.
Medical services
The Health Services team at Monroe College is dedicated to helping students stay healthy and make smart lifestyle choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Campus life
Ask any Monroe College student about life on campus, and they’ll tell you it’s like being part of a big, diverse family. And a busy one. Campus life is packed with clubs and activities and trips — you’ll never be alone.
Sports facilities
Monroe College’s athletics mission emphasizes the development of the total individual; the student as well as the athlete. It is essential that all student-athletes be provided with the direction, assistance, and guidance needed to reach their goals in the academic, athletic and social aspects of college life with a particular commitment to excellence.
The Athletics Department fosters an environment that encourages degree completion, good citizenship, character and personal growth, while developing student-athletes who are positive role models and productive members of society.
Student clubs
- Caribbean Student Association. ...
- Career Ambassadors Club. ...
- Civics & Debate Team. ...
- Monroe DIVAS — Dynamic, Inspiring, Vivacious, Ambitious Sisters. ...
- Man To Man Discussion Group. ...
- Rainbow Perspective. ...
- Toastmasters International.
Monroe College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Monroe College was granted accreditation by the Commission on Higher Education in July 1990 and remains accredited.