Founded in 2018, John Cabot University’s Frank J. Guarini School of Business, located in the heart of Rome, is ideally placed to educate a new generation of business leaders.
The School’s culturally diverse students are taught by an international faculty that is both highly qualified and dedicated to an education that enriches business courses with the strengths and rigor of an American liberal arts education. In this distinctive educational environment, students develop an intellectual breadth that provides them with a wider outlook to envision and build a future business world that is ethical, compassionate and open to innovation.
The School of Business also serves as a focal point to encourage an action-oriented dialogue with the local and international community in the profit and not-for-profit sectors based on inclusivity and openness of vision. This wide educational space is the underlying foundation that aims to contribute to the development of dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystems.
The mission of the Frank J. Guarini School of Business is to provide excellence in business education that capitalizes on the University’s liberal arts tradition and international environment to build an ecosystem of ethical, compassionate, and innovative business leaders who are prepared to engage in an interconnected, complex world.
The School of Business achieves its mission by supporting and developing synergies among the dedicated missions of the Department of Business Administration, the Department of Economics, the Institute for Entrepreneurship, and the Center for Continuing and Professional Education.
The School of Business was created thanks to a generous donation by the Hon. Frank J. Guarini, Chairman Emeritus of the JCU Board of Trustees. After a distinguished career as an attorney, Mr. Guarini served in the New Jersey State Senate for two terms and in the U.S. House of Representatives for seven terms. Throughout his career in public and private life, he has always maintained a strong interest in education. He founded centers and institutes at Dartmouth College, New York University School of Law, St. Peter’s University, New Jersey City University, and John Cabot University. Since joining the JCU Board of Trustees in 1995, Mr. Guarini has shown unwavering support of the University.
AACSB accreditation logoJohn Cabot University’s Frank J. Guarini School of Business received accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in 2022. The fundamental purpose of AACSB accreditation is to challenge business educators to pursue excellence and continuous improvement in their business programs. John Cabot is one of fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide, and the first American university in Europe to have earned this prestigious accreditation.
The aim of the annual research workshop is to create a forum for academic exchange between professors and students at the FJG School of Business. The workshops seek to encourage faculty members and students to share their research, knowledge, and expertise, and to foster an open dialogue that can lead to a better understanding of the opportunities that exist in the research environment.
Through interactive sessions and discussions, the workshops explore key issues in different fields and identify ways in which professors and students can work together to address them. Ultimately, the goal of the workshops is to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and promote a culture of collaboration and innovation.
On June 13, 2025, the JCU Department of Business Administration will hold the fourth edition of the Frank J. Guarini School of Business’ series of Research Workshops, organized by Professors Silvia Carnini Pulino and Angelo Baccelloni.
The faculty of the Frank J. Guarini School of Business is cordially invited to submit and present their research during the research workshops. Students with demonstrated excellence in research (some examples include but are not limited to: an outstanding research paper or a case study, successful participation in the Learn-Do-Share program, or student research assistantship) can be nominated directly by their professors and invited to present the results of their research at the workshop.
The workshop will start at 10:00 AM with an introduction by the Director of the School of Business, Prof. Silvia Carnini Pulino.
From 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM, faculty members and students will be given a designated time slot to present their research. Following the presentation, there will be time for questions and discussion.
The workshop will conclude at 12:00 pm with closing remarks from the Director of the School and a light lunch offered by the School of Business.
Participants can discuss their research in the fields of Business, Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Organization, Psychology, Ethics, New Technologies and beyond. Presentations during the workshop can revolve around the diverse topics presented by the speakers. The workshop aims to foster an interdisciplinary atmosphere, and papers from every department within the university will undergo review and acceptance. Acceptance is contingent upon the volume of submissions received and will be communicated before the workshop.
After the workshop, the selected papers and extended abstracts that have been presented will be published in the second Research Notebook (with an ISBN) of the Frank J. Guarini School of Business.
Here you can find all the research publications of the FJG School of Business faculty members. We take great pride in the wide range of research areas we cover, from cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, to topics that are crucial in today's world such as Nutrition Labels, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Governance, Economic Effects of Diseases, Brand Purpose, and the Gender gap. We believe that the research we undertake is instrumental in shaping the future of our University and business, and our list of publications captures the essence of our diverse research interests.
Barbara Sveva Magnanelli
Angelo Baccelloni
Maria Caridi
Michèle Favorite
Alessandro Feri
Riccardo Maiolini
Pietro Paganini
Silvia Carnini Pulino
Antonella Salvatore
Alessandro Signorini
Alina Sorgner
Francesco Ruscitti
Alessandro Antonelli
Simona Costagli
Yasmina Rim Limam
Mary Merva
Sergio Scicchitano
