Ms. Irene Scruton

MBA programs, SUNY Oswego

Dr. Irene Scruton is the Director of MBA Programs at SUNY Oswego where she is responsible for all full time, part time and offsite MBA programs in Oswego, Syracuse and online. The MBA online program was ranked 27th nationally in 2017. In addition to her MBA responsibilities, Dr. Scruton is an adjunct faculty member in the School of Business, teaching Social Entrepreneurship and Contemporary Leadership. Her research interests include organizational governance, leadership development, social enterprises, and graduate online learning. Prior to joining Oswego, Dr. Scruton was a senior level executive for 25 years in banking, government and the nonprofit sector. Dr. Scruton was appointed to the inaugural board of Syracuse Regional Airport Authority in 2010, where she chaired the Governance Committee through 2016, establishing the operating practices for the newly created public authority. Dr. Scruton is currently serving on the Board of Directors for Microwave Filter, a public company which manufactures technical components for the satellite and cable industry. She has also served as an executive board member for NY-Penn Girl Scouts, DeWitt Community Library, Onondaga Community College Foundation and Leadership Greater Syracuse and has received several awards for her community service.  Dr. Scruton earned her Doctorate degree from St. John Fisher College, an MBA from Syracuse University and a B.S. in Management from the University of Buffalo.