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Academic Programs

No matter what path you choose to follow in life, a degree in business can help you get there. The University at Albany's School of Business provides a solid learning foundation for highly motivated, qualified, and intelligent individuals who have a strong desire to succeed in their chosen field. With supportive faculty, a challenging curriculum, and small, interactive classes (approximately 30-50 students once you enter your major), the School of Business fosters the growth and development of highly qualified individuals who are prepared to solve a wide range of challenges.

Here you will learn the principles and methods employed by managers of successful companies of all sizes and types. You will be able to study in-depth a business function of your choosing, or if you prefer, pursue a combined major with a focus on two complementary areas.

The student body consists of a fairly equal gender balance while maintaining a culturally diverse mix of students. All have at least one thing in common: the desire to work hard and achieve success. The School offers separate sections of business courses for majors and non-majors, so classes for majors are made up of focused, motivated individuals.

The School of Business is a separate building where the majority of your major classes are held. Not only is this convenient, but it is also conducive to a friendly, social atmosphere. There are many social and professional clubs and organizations you can join as well. You will encounter many group projects and presentations throughout your time here, giving you the opportunity to build interpersonal, leadership, communication, and presentation skills, while learning how to work effectively and efficiently in teams. The University at Albany's business students are highly recruited by prestigious firms and Fortune 500 companies who regard these skills as crucial to survival in the business world.

The School of Business offers both full-time and part-time graduate programs to address a variety of students' needs. Recent recipients of high-education degrees can choose a graduate program to continue their studies and enhance their knowledge before entering the workplace. Working professionals can use School of Business graduate programs to supplement their experience with formal education and expand their career opportunities.

All our programs are taught by esteemed instructors, who are dedicated to providing students with both a broad-based understanding of how business operates and an in-depth exploration of the strategies, techniques and philosophies that turn promising companies into thriving businesses.

Graduate programs at the University at Albany School of Business are focused on the information age. Our MBA has at its core the design and application of information systems for business and industry as well as the generation and effective use of information. Our tax and accounting programs emphasize the use of accounting as a decision support system that manages the flow of economic data to all parts of a business. It is our view that in order for businesses to be effectively grown, managed and expanded, the creative application of information systems is essential, whether you're dealing with finance, marketing, accounting, or human resources.