Message from the Director

We are very proud of the University at Albany's Evening MBA Program and the success that its graduates have experienced since gaining their degrees. Here at Albany we truly care about the special needs evening students have, and we make continuous improvements to the program based on student feedback and suggestions.

Our program is AACSB-accredited and offers working students an MBA degree with flexible evening classes. At the University at Albany, we realize that trying to obtain a degree while working full time is quite a daunting task. The Evening Program's course scheduling is specifically designed to relieve some of the pressure that working students experience. Classes begin at 5:45, give students a break about 7:00 and end at 8:35. Students come to class one evening per week for each class that they take, and most find that 2 classes a semester is a reasonable workload to balance with work and family.

One of the hallmarks of the Evening MBA Program is its flexibility. Each student works individually with our graduate student advisor to map out their individualized program of study. The curriculum includes the option of waiving out of certain classes, based upon your individual background. Your advisor will assist you in determining your path. Then you set the pace and complete your degree in two to six years. We also offer accelerated study options, allowing students to get their degree more quickly than ever before.

While obtaining a general MBA degree is an option for our students, we also offer the option of specializing in one of four functional areas. Elective tracks consist of elective courses and advanced research and are offered in Marketing, Information Technology Management, Management, and Finance.

The University is extremely proud of its Evening Program and the students who have graduated from it. While students earn a living during the day, they earn their futures during the evening!

Sincerely,
Melissa Palmucci
Director, Campus MBA Programs
MPalmucci@uamail.albany.edu