Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration

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Learn How to Succeed in the Business World

The bachelor’s in business administration program at UAlbany will increase your understanding of fundamental business concepts and provide you with practical skills in your chosen area of concentration.

Available concentrations include the financial analyst honors program, entrepreneurship, finance, financial planning, information systems and business analytics, management and marketing. Many combined concentrations are also offered, including entrepreneurship and management.

Select concentrations are available in a fully online format, allowing you to earn your degree with greater flexibility.

AACSB Accreditation

The Massry School of Business maintains dual accreditation in business administration and accounting through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – the hallmark of excellence in management education. As the highest achievement standard for business schools worldwide, it denotes top-quality teaching and meaningful student-faculty interactions. See UAlbany’s member page.

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Program of Study

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Core Business and Accounting Courses

Survey of Business
Financial Accounting
Cost Accounting Systems for Managerial Decisions
Business Communications
Financial Management
Business Law
Marketing Principles
Information Technologies for Business
Improving Business Performance with Information Technologies
Information Security for Business
Behavioral Foundations of Management
Strategic Management

Required Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses

Elementary Statistics OR Economic Statistics
Survey of Calculus OR Calculus I
Introduction to Psychology
Principles of Economics I: Microeconomics
Principles of Economics II: Macroeconomics
Economics (upper-level elective)

Concentration Courses

Fulfill the requirements for your chosen area of focus. See below for more information.

Concentrations

Entrepreneurship

Get your startup company off the ground while you’re a still student! Through UAlbany’s opportunities, you’ll benefit from mentorship and special access to startup resources while you compete for funding and connect with alumni and faculty who can help you achieve your business dreams.

If you want to focus on entrepreneurship, you can choose from the combined concentration areas listed below.

Entrepreneurship and Finance

Courses

Corporate Financial Policy and Strategy
Investment Management
Money and Capital Markets
Entrepreneurial Finance
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship

Sample Job Titles

Startup Finance Associate
Business Development Associate
Revenue Operations Associate
Business Planning Analyst
Revenue Analyst

Entrepreneurship and Information Systems and Business Analytics

Courses

Corporate Financial Policy and Strategy
Entrepreneurial Finance
Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions
Business Systems Analysis and Design
Data Analytics in Business
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship

Sample Job Titles

Business Development Representative
Business Operations Associate
Project Coordinator
Digital Strategy Analyst
Growth Analyst
Sales Development Representative
Business Analyst

Entrepreneurship and Marketing

Courses

Corporate Financial Policy and Strategy
Entrepreneurial Finance
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship
Consumer Behavior
One BMKT 300- or 400-level elective
One BMKT 400-level elective

Sample Job Titles

Startup Operations
Associate
Founders Associate
Client Acquisition Specialist
Marketing Specialist
Marketing Assistant
Social Media Specialist
Content Marketing Associate
Business Development Representative

Finance

Master the fundamentals of corporate financial policy and strategy, financial statement analysis and budgeting, investment management, money and capital markets, stock valuation and analysis, and entrepreneurial finance.

If you want to focus on finance, you can choose from the combined concentration areas listed below.

Finance and Entrepreneurship

Courses

Corporate Financial Policy and Strategy
Investment Management
Money and Capital Markets
Entrepreneurial Finance
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship

Sample Job Titles

Startup Finance Associate
Business Development Associate
Revenue Operations Associate
Business Planning Analyst
Revenue Analyst

Finance and Information Systems and Business Analytics

Courses

Corporate Financial Policy and Strategy
Investment Management
Money and Capital Markets
Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions
Business Systems Analysis and Design
Data Analytics in Business

Sample Job Titles

Internal Controls Analyst
Payroll Systems Analyst
Accounts Payable Specialist
Financial Reporting Analyst
Application Support Analyst
Finance Data Analyst

Finance and Management

Courses

Corporate Financial Policy and Strategy
Investment Management
Money and Capital Markets
Management of Human Resources
Two BMGT 400-level electives

Sample Job Titles

Program Coordinator
Corporate Strategy Associate
Finance Coordinator
Commercial Banking Associate
Assistant Manager
Corporate Finance Associate

Finance and Marketing

Courses

Corporate Financial Policy and Strategy
Investment Management
Money and Capital Markets
Consumer Behavior
One BMKT 300-or 400-level elective
One BMKT 400-level elective

Sample Job Titles

Marketing Insights Analyst
Wealth Management Associate
Budget Analyst, Mortgage Analyst
Marketing & Sales Analyst
Credit Associate

Financial Analyst Honors Program

The financial analyst concentration for business administration majors allows you to share an integrated educational experience with a small group of motivated students who have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

This honors program provides you with individual mentorship, rigorous coursework, smaller class seminars and special activities designed to help you develop a successful career in financial analysis and investment.

As a financial analyst honors student, you will:

Work with closely with finance faculty, with additional support from the Office of Student and Career Services.
Interview for the opportunity to join the student-run University at Albany School of Business Investment Group (UASBIG), whose members get hands-on portfolio management experience. Members of this group analyze real securities and pitch stock-investment ideas to an advisory board during weekly conference calls.
Participate in the annual Adirondack Cup student stock portfolio contest.
Connect with investment professionals in the Center for Institutional Investment Management (CIIM).
Build your professional profile through a junior/senior resume book and participation in corporate site visits.

Courses

Financial Accounting Theory II OR Financial Statement Analysis
Investment Valuation and Analysis
Financial Case Problems
The Fixed Income Securities Market
International Financial Management
Derivatives and Risk Management
Financial Analysis Honors Seminar and Thesis

Sample Job Titles

Investment Analyst
Risk Analyst
Commercial Banking Analyst
Treasury Analyst
Compliance Analyst
Loan Analyst

Financial Planning

Help individuals and families build a secure financial future through a concentration in Financial Planning. You’ll develop a strong foundation in personal finance, investment management, retirement planning, tax strategies, risk management and estate planning while learning how to create comprehensive financial plans that address real-world financial goals.

This concentration is designed to meet the educational requirements established by the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) Board, preparing you to pursue CFP® certification after graduation.

As demand for financial planning professionals continues to grow and many current advisors approach retirement, you’ll be well positioned for careers in financial planning, wealth management, investment advising, retirement planning and related financial services fields.

Through a curriculum that blends technical expertise, professional communication and client relationship skills, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to guide clients through important financial decisions and build a successful career in a rapidly evolving industry.

Required Courses

Personal Finance
Wealth Management and Professional Conduct Principles
Investment Management and Tax Planning
Investment Management
Retirement Planning and Behavioral Aspects of Financial Planning
Risk Management and Estate Planning
Financial Plan Development

Sample Job Titles

Financial Planner Assistant
Wealth Management Associate
Client Services Representative
Retirement Planning Associate
Financial Advisor
Forecasting Analyst

Information Systems and Business Analytics

Discover the ways information technology and data management systems impact organizational strategy and how they can be used to solve business problems.

This concentration area provides you with skills in predictive analytics and teaches you how to develop business and accounting applications using relational database tools and domain-specific programming languages such as Structured Query Language (SQL).

You may either concentrate solely in information systems and business analytics or in one of the combined areas of study listed below.

Information Systems and Business Analytics

Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions
Business Systems Analysis and Design
Data Analytics in Business
Topics in Business Analytics
Business Analytics Practicum

Sample Job Titles

Business Systems Analyst
Process Improvement Analyst
CRM/Data Systems Analyst
Business Intelligence (BI) Associate
IT Project Coordinator
Analytics Consultant

Information Systems and Business Analytics and Entrepreneurship

Courses

Corporate Financial Policy and Strategy
Entrepreneurial Finance
Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions
Business Systems Analysis and Design
Data Analytics in Business
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship

Sample Job Titles

Business Development Representative
Business Operations Associate
Project Coordinator
Digital Strategy Analyst
Growth Analyst
Sales Development Representative
Business Analyst

Information Systems and Business Analytics and Finance

Courses

Corporate Financial Policy and Strategy
Investment Management
Money and Capital Markets
Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions
Business Systems Analysis and Design
Data Analytics in Business

Sample Job Titles

Internal Controls Analyst
Payroll Systems Analyst
Accounts Payable Specialist
Financial Reporting Analyst
Application Support Analyst
Finance Data Analyst

Information Systems and Business Analytics and Management

Courses

Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions
Business Systems Analysis and Design
Data Analytics in Business
Management of Human Resources
Two BMGT 400-level electives

Sample Job Titles

Business Analyst
Supply Chain Analyst
Project Coordinator
Management Consulting Analyst
Business Operations Associate
Client Success Associate

Information Systems and Business Analytics and Marketing

Courses

Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions
Business Systems Analysis and Design
Data Analytics in Business
Consumer Behavior
One BMKT 300-or 400-level elective
One BMKT 400-level elective

Sample Job Titles

Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst
Marketing Operations Coordinator
Product Analyst, Consumer Insight Analyst
Digital Marketing Analyst
Analytics Associate

Management

Learn how to manage teams, measure individual performance, and recruit, compensate and motivate employees.

If you want to focus on management, you can select from the combined concentration areas listed below.

Choose a combination that matches your interest in budgeting and fiscal leadership, data mining and predictive modeling, or product development and strategic promotion.

Management and Finance

Format: Fully Online Option

Courses

Corporate Financial Policy and Strategy
Investment Management
Money and Capital Markets
Management of Human Resources
Two BMGT 400-level electives

Sample Job Titles

Program Coordinator
Corporate Strategy Associate
Finance Coordinator
Commercial Banking Associate
Assistant Manager
Corporate Finance Associate

Management and Information Systems and Business Analytics

Courses

Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions
Business Systems Analysis and Design
Data Analytics in Business
Management of Human Resources
Two BMGT 400-level electives

Sample Job Titles

Business Analyst
Supply Chain Analyst
Project Coordinator
Management Consulting Analyst
Business Operations Associate
Client Success Associate

Management and Marketing

Courses

Management of Human Resources
One BMKT 300-or 400-level elective
One BMKT 400-level elective
Two BMGT 400-level elective

Sample Job Titles

Marketing Coordinator
Public Relations Assistant
Brand Ambassador
Human Resources Coordinator
Customer Success Representative
Business Operations Associate

Marketing

Concentrating in marketing equips you with the knowledge and skills to better understand, analyze, and manage consumer behavior, customer and business relationships, and firm strategy. You will practice applying tools and strategies used by businesses today to identify potential customers, introduce new products to the market, develop branding and advertising campaigns, and analyze market data. You will also be exposed to emerging trends in marketing analytics, services marketing, and social media and digital marketing.

You may either concentrate solely in marketing or choose a combined area of study that will complement your career goals.

Marketing

Format: Fully Online Option

Courses

Marketing Research
Consumer Behavior
One 300- or 400-level marketing elective
Two 400-level marketing electives

Sample Job Titles

Marketing Analyst
Brand Ambassador
Customer Marketing Associate
Public Relations Assistant
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Social Media Assistant

Marketing and Entrepreneurship

Courses

Corporate Financial Policy and Strategy
Entrepreneurial Finance
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship
Consumer Behavior
One BMKT 300- or 400-level elective
One BMKT 400-level elective

Sample Job Titles

Startup Operations
Associate
Founders Associate
Client Acquisition Specialist
Marketing Specialist
Marketing Assistant
Social Media Specialist
Content Marketing Associate
Business Development Representative

Marketing and Finance

Format: Fully Online Option

Courses

Corporate Financial Policy and Strategy
Investment Management
Money and Capital Markets
Consumer Behavior
One BMKT 300-or 400-level elective
One BMKT 400-level elective

Sample Job Titles

Marketing Insights Analyst
Wealth Management Associate
Budget Analyst, Mortgage Analyst
Marketing & Sales Analyst
Credit Associate

Marketing and Information Systems and Business Analytics

Courses

Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions
Business Systems Analysis and Design
Data Analytics in Business
Consumer Behavior
One BMKT 300-or 400-level elective
One BMKT 400-level elective

Sample Job Titles

Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst
Marketing Operations Coordinator
Product Analyst, Consumer Insight Analyst
Digital Marketing Analyst
Analytics Associate

Marketing and Management

Format: Fully Online Option

Courses

Management of Human Resources
One BMKT 300-or 400-level elective
One BMKT 400-level elective
Two BMGT 400-level elective

Sample Job Titles

Marketing Coordinator
Public Relations Assistant
Brand Ambassador
Human Resources Coordinator
Customer Success Representative
Business Operations Associate

"I was able to land internships at New York Knicks, MLB, Brooklyn Nets, Navigate, National Basketball Players Association, CAA Sports and 23XI Racing because of the variety of skill sets that I was able to develop."

- John Bonney, '24

UAlbany Majors: Business Administration

Experiential Learning

Internship Opportunities

Gain practical experience in your area of interest by completing an internship with a local, national or global organization.

The Massry School of Business cultivates strong relationships with employers in and beyond the Capital Region, and most business administration students complete at least one internship as part of their program of study.

Cooperative Education Program (Co-op)

Enhance your classroom learning through paid professional work experience with the Cooperative Education Program (Co-op). Unlike traditional internships, Co-op allows you to fully immerse yourself in the workplace for a semester before returning to your studies.

During your Co-op term, you'll work 35 to 40 hours per week for 4 to 5 months, gaining hands-on industry experience while earning at least $21 per hour. You'll be supported by a workplace supervisor and guided by a clearly defined job description throughout your placement.

This unique model helps you build practical skills, expand your professional network and gain valuable experience before graduation.

Saxbys

At Saxbys at Morris’s Café in the Massry School of Business building, you won’t just learn about business leadership, you’ll practice it. You'll be in charge of a real cafe while earning academic credit and getting paid for your work. As part of a student-led management team, you can develop skills in operations, finance, marketing and team leadership while gaining real-world experience that prepares you for career success.

A student speaking at a podium about Blackstone Launchpad.

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Career Paths

The Massry School of Business at the University at Albany maintains close ties with alumni recruiters working for regional, national, and international consulting firms, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies such as the NYS Office of the Comptroller.

To get the job you want, you can take advantage of services and recruitment events available through the business school’s dedicated career center – learn how to write a resume and cover letter, complete mock interviews, and get weekly updates on internship and job opportunities.

Recent alumni surveys indicate that more than 80% of UAlbany business students find employment within five months of graduation. Of these, over 90% report that they’re satisfied with their job.

Sample Employers

General Electric, Goldman Sachs, Northwestern Mutual, Macy's, and Big Four accounting firms (Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers).

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“The School of Business has opened the door to many possibilities, provided me with a broad network of individuals and has provided me with the tools necessary to achieve success in my future career.”

- Justice Nagovich, ‘19, Concentration: Marketing and Finance

Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate Option

You can save time and money by beginning your graduate degree coursework while still enrolled as an undergraduate student. Up to 12 academic credits, billed at the undergraduate rate, will count towards both degrees – so you’ll complete your combined program in only 5 years and spend less than you would if you completed each program separately.

Combine your Business Administration degree with the MS in Information Science program. This ALA-accredited master's program covers a broad range of interdisciplinary topics related to library science, information processing, information management and data analysis.

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Getting Admitted to the Undergraduate Major in Business Administration

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Declaring the Business Administration Major

Most UAlbany students fulfill their general education requirements during their freshman and sophomore years, and then declare their major.

Business administration is a competitive major. To be admitted, you need to complete prerequisite core business courses and earn an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.

If you’re transferring to UAlbany, you can apply for admission as a business major as long as you meet all of the academic coursework and GPA requirements.

Entering the Business Program as a Freshman

To be part of a select cohort of high-achieving students who move through the business administration program together over four years, you can apply for direct admission.

This option is designed for highly qualified students who want to develop peer relationships that support academic excellence and help them achieve their career goals.

Ernst & Young World of Business

If you’re directly admitted to this program, you can sign up to live with other business majors on the same floor in one of the freshman residence halls. As a member of this living and learning community, you’ll get to participate in special career seminars, field trips, and leadership opportunities funded by Ernst & Young.

Undergraduate Certificate in Business Analytics

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The certificate in business analytics, with a focus on applied analytics, teaches data extraction and analysis.

In this program, you will study all aspects of business analytics, including business intelligence and data mining. You will become skilled at creating systems that allow organizations to effectively use data and quantitative models to solve critical business problems and take advantage of new business opportunities.

Be empowered with the knowledge and ability to analyze, design and deploy digital systems to extract insights from data through descriptive and predictive analytics, and use those insights to make strategic business decisions, enhance customer value, and increase profitability.

Required Courses

Information Technologies for Business
Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions
Improving Business Performance with Information Technologies
Data Analytics in Business
Topics in Business Analytics

Career Outcomes

Graduates can expect successful careers in a variety of public and private organizations and government agencies. Large corporations, including the consulting arms of the Big Four accounting firms (EY, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte and KPMG), regularly recruit ISBA students.

Potential job titles:

Data Analyst
Marketing Analyst
Finance Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Data Engineer
Business Analyst
IT Support Analyst
Software Application Developer

See the Undergraduate Certificate in Business Analytics Undergraduate Bulletin for program requirement details.

Office of Career Services

As a premier business school, The University at Albany Massry School of Business operates its own Career Services Office, geared towards the needs of Business and Accounting undergraduate and graduate students that complement the work of the University-wide Career Development Center.

We specialize in preparing you to be a competitive force in the work place. As a student you will get a terrific return on your educational investment and receive fulltime and internships opportunities from small and medium-sized firms, as well as Fortune 500 companies.

If you have questions about the Massry School of Business Office of Career Services, please contact Deirdre Sweeney, Director of Career Services at [email protected].

There’s always something happening in career services to add breadth and depth to your job search:

Resume and cover letter development and critiques
Mock Interviews
Networking events with alumni and prospective employers
Weekly email updates on job and internship opportunities
On Campus Recruiting Program
Financial Analyst Career Boot Camp
Seminars in dining etiquette, networking, job search strategies, and resume writing
Career exploration and assessments

Student Learning Objectives

Learning objectives that UAlbany students are expected to attain through their course of study within their academic program.

Bachelor of Science

Students will be able to show comprehension of 3-5 key concepts from Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Finance, Accounting, Law, and IT Management.
Students will be able to understand the ethical, sustainability and leadership issues faced by managers within functional areas and propose solutions for managing these issues.
Be able to communicate competently in a business environment through effective writing and presentation skills.
Students will be able to understand the effects of globalization, multiculturalism, and diversity on company performance, management and employee behavior, and team dynamics/efficacy.
Students will be able to understand the applications of information to business functions and be able to use information technology applications effectively.
Be able to analyze a business problem to arrive at an effective solution.

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What Makes the University at Albany Great

Living-Learning Communities

Live and take classes with other incoming freshmen who share your personal interests, passions or intended academic major.

Study Abroad

Become a global citizen: international experience is crucial to success in business, education, research, and public policy.

Undergraduate Research

Research, scholarship, and creative activities at the University at Albany is an option for all students, across all academic disciplines. You will be able to learn more about a specific academic field or career path all while building a long-lasting mentoring relationship with a faculty member or principal investigator.

Explore Minors

Build competency in a passion or strengthen your resume.

A minor consists of 18–24 graduation credits which must include a minimum of 9 graduation credits of advanced coursework at or above the 300 level. Most undergraduate degrees require completing a minor and it has to have a different title from your major.

Full List of Minors

Acting
Africana Studies
Anthropology
Art
Art History
Atmospheric Science
Bioethics
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Chinese Studies
Climate Science
Cognitive Science
Communication (Fully Online Option)
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice Studies (Fully Online Option)
Cybersecurity (Fully Online Option)
Documentary Studies
East Asian Studies
Economics
Educational Studies
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electronics
Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (Fully Online Option)
English
Ethics and Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence

Film Studies
Forensic Science
French
Game Design and Development
Geographic Information Science
Geography
Globalization Studies
Hebrew
History (Fully Online Option)
Informatics (Fully Online Option)
Instrumental Performance
International Studies
Italian
Japanese Studies
Journalism (Fully Online Option)
Judaic Studies
Korean Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Law and Philosophy
Leadership
Legal Studies
LGBTQ Studies
Library and Information Science
Linguistics
Machine Learning
Mathematics
Medical Anthropology
Music

Musical Performance
Musical Theatre
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Portuguese
Pre-Education
Psychology (Fully Online Option)
Public Health
Public Policy
Religious Studies
Russian
Russian and Eastern European Studies
Social Welfare Studies
Sociology (Fully Online Option)
Spanish
Statistics
Sustainability
Theatre
Theatrical Design/Technology
Urban Studies and Planning
U.S. Latino Studies
Vocal Performance
Weather and Climate Communication
Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies

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