Web cookies (also called HTTP cookies, browser cookies, or simply cookies) are small pieces of data that websites store on your device (computer, phone, etc.) through your web browser. They are used to remember information about you and your interactions with the site.
Session Management:
Keeping you logged in
Remembering items in a shopping cart
Saving language or theme preferences
Personalization:
Tailoring content or ads based on your previous activity
Tracking & Analytics:
Monitoring browsing behavior for analytics or marketing purposes
Session Cookies:
Temporary; deleted when you close your browser
Used for things like keeping you logged in during a single session
Persistent Cookies:
Stored on your device until they expire or are manually deleted
Used for remembering login credentials, settings, etc.
First-Party Cookies:
Set by the website you're visiting directly
Third-Party Cookies:
Set by other domains (usually advertisers) embedded in the website
Commonly used for tracking across multiple sites
Authentication cookies are a special type of web cookie used to identify and verify a user after they log in to a website or web application.
Once you log in to a site, the server creates an authentication cookie and sends it to your browser. This cookie:
Proves to the website that you're logged in
Prevents you from having to log in again on every page you visit
Can persist across sessions if you select "Remember me"
Typically, it contains:
A unique session ID (not your actual password)
Optional metadata (e.g., expiration time, security flags)
Analytics cookies are cookies used to collect data about how visitors interact with a website. Their primary purpose is to help website owners understand and improve user experience by analyzing things like:
How users navigate the site
Which pages are most/least visited
How long users stay on each page
What device, browser, or location the user is from
Some examples of data analytics cookies may collect:
Page views and time spent on pages
Click paths (how users move from page to page)
Bounce rate (users who leave without interacting)
User demographics (location, language, device)
Referring websites (how users arrived at the site)
Here’s how you can disable cookies in common browsers:
Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
Choose your preferred option:
Block all cookies (not recommended, can break most websites).
Block third-party cookies (can block ads and tracking cookies).
Open Firefox and click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
Under the Enhanced Tracking Protection section, choose Strict to block most cookies or Custom to manually choose which cookies to block.
Open Safari and click Safari in the top-left corner of the screen.
Go to Preferences > Privacy.
Check Block all cookies to stop all cookies, or select options to block third-party cookies.
Open Edge and click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions.
Select your cookie settings from there, including blocking all cookies or blocking third-party cookies.
For Safari on iOS: Go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security > Block All Cookies.
For Chrome on Android: Open the app, tap the three dots, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies.
Disabling cookies can make your online experience more difficult. Some websites may not load properly, or you may be logged out frequently. Also, certain features may not work as expected.
The University of Connecticut (UConn) offers Graduate Programs in SRIB designed to equip students with the expertise to integrate social responsibility in business into core strategy and decision-making. Enroll to build skills in designing and implementing sustainability initiatives, navigating evolving regulations and compliance frameworks, and advancing ethical business practices. These programs prepare leaders to drive meaningful social and economic impact across industries.
We charge the same fees for all Graduate SRIB students, no matter where you call home.
Fees for 2026-27: $1,250/credit or $3,750 for a 3-credit course.
MS in Social Responsibility & Impact in Business: $37,500 total fees for 30 credits.
Accelerated MS in Social Responsibility & Impact in Business: Total cost is contingent on credits taken as an undergraduate at UConn. For students who have taken the maximum allowable 12 5000-level credits as an undergraduate, the total fees for the remaining 18 credits are $22,500, a 40% cost savings compared to completing the full 30-credits as a graduate student.
Upon acceptance of admission, a non-refundable $500 deposit is required to hold you a seat in the program.
The total Cost of Attendance (COA) includes direct educational costs (i.e., tuition, fees, housing, and food) and indirect costs. Indirect costs include books, course materials, supplies and equipment, transportation, miscellaneous personal expenses, loan fees, and professional licensure or certification, if applicable. For additional information about the Cost of Attendance at UConn, please visit https://financialaid.uconn.edu/cost/
For Fall 2026, the UConn MS in Social Responsibility & Impact in Business program offers select scholarship opportunities for admitted students who are committed to driving positive social and environmental change through business.
Scholarships are granted to candidates who demonstrate a strong sense of purpose, leadership potential, and alignment with the program’s mission to create responsible, impact-focused business leaders. Based on available funding and applicant distinction, scholarships may offset a notable portion of tuition, ranging from 10-20% of total program costs.
Admitted students will receive details on how to apply via their application portal. Awards are limited and highly competitive. Early applications receive preferred consideration.
Students can inquire about financial aid through UConn’s Office of Student Financial Aid Services.
Veterans: To determine your eligibility for Veteran's Waivers or benefits, reach out to UConn Veterans Affairs and Military Programs. Students in the SRIB Graduate Programs can contact veterans@uconn.edu for assistance.