Master of Business Administration

Become a professional with the ability to combine business and information security knowledge. 

The cybersecurity concentration trains you to understand the vulnerabilities and exploits in information systems available to cyber attackers. You will learn how to identify organizational vulnerabilities, understand threats, analyze risks and select controls to mitigate risks. You will also learn how to implement security in organizations, respond when incidents occur and design systems to prevent cyber attacks. 

Sample employers include: Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). 

The MBA concentration in entrepreneurship prepares you to think and behave like an entrepreneur, whether you wish to launch your own new venture, work in a corporation or establish a nonprofit or social venture. 

You will learn how to identify and assess opportunities, write an effective business plan, set goals, implement strategies, seek venture capita, and hire and manage employees as a new business grows. 

At UAlbany, you can get involved with Blackstone Launchpad, the start-up incubator Innovate 518 (a partnership between the University at Albany, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Center for Economic Growth), and the Small Enterprise Economic Development (SEED) program. 
 

Learn how to apply financial concepts to manage investment portfolios and analyze and assess the value of alternative investments in commodities, hedge funds, private equity, real assets and structured products. 

With a concentration in finance, you have the option to complete a resume-building internship along with the required finance research thesis. 

UAlbany offers the only human resource information systems concentration in the nation that is dually accredited by both the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and AACSB.  

This concentration enables you to become a competent and technically skilled human resource manager and teaches you how to use technology to achieve greater business efficiency and increase workforce performance.  

Topics include recruiting, selection, performance management, compensation and benefits, enterprise resource planning, cloud computing, social networking, and human resource information systems and software applications that support recruitment, benefits administration and employee management. 

Sample job titles include: Employee management consultant, benefits specialist, business analyst, compensation analyst, corporate recruiter, human resource generalist and systems analyst. 

Learn how to improve business operations using application-based analytics and asset management systems, and gain skills in database design, business intelligence, data mining and big data. 

Courses for this concentration cover technical aspects of database management, data visualization and data mining, and prepare you to use information systems and analytics to support decision making, solve problems and increase business performance.  

A year-long research project gives you hand-on experience managing expectations, project deadlines and quality outcomes for a real business. 

UAlbany’s marketing concentration prepares you for a leadership career in marketing, sales, communications, public relations, entrepreneurship or consulting. You will learn about current trends, business tools, and innovative research in the theory and practice of marketing management, services marketing and applied data analysis. Courses involve a mix of discussions, presentations and project work, so that you develop a well-rounded skillset, which can be applied in real-world working environments. 

You can gain practical experience in your area of interest by completing an internship with a local, national, or global organization. The School of Business enjoys strong relationships with employers in and beyond the Capital Region, and many graduate students complete an internship as part of their program of study. 

Earn your MBA and law degree in less time through UAlbany’s collaborative agreement with Albany Law School. These two respected graduate credentials will prepare you for a successful career as a corporate attorney, legal consultant, business advisor, or academic researcher. 

If you’re a first-year student at Albany Law School with a keen interest in the legal side of business, you’ll benefit by completing the 48-credit hour MBA program offered in collaboration with the University at Albany. 

In this rigorous full-time program, you’ll earn both your Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctorate in only four years. Since certain electives count toward requirements in each program, you can finish both degrees one year sooner than you would if you earned each consecutively.  

Career Paths 

The School of Business offers a wide variety of career services, and UAlbany MBA graduates with law degrees are frequently recruited by major accounting services firms, private corporations, and government agencies. 

Completing both the JD and MBA programs can significantly increase your lifetime income. Many law firms provide first-year associates holding an MBA/JD with special bonuses and higher second-year salaries. Receiving this education will also prepare you to take on high-profile leadership roles in nonprofits and public service agencies. 

MBA with JD Option Admissions Information 

You’re eligible to apply for admission to the MBA with JD Option program if you earned an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better and have been admitted to and completed the first year of the JD program at Albany Law School. 

Other admissions requirements include one letter of recommendation from an Albany Law School instructor, a professional resume, and a personal statement. Your GMAT requirement may be waived if you earned a high score on your LSAT. 

You must apply to and be accepted by both programs. Visit the Albany Law School Juris Doctor Program for curriculum and admissions requirements. 

Become a professional with the ability to combine business and information security knowledge. 

The cybersecurity concentration trains you to understand the vulnerabilities and exploits in information systems available to cyber attackers. You will learn how to identify organizational vulnerabilities, understand threats, analyze risks and select controls to mitigate risks. You will also learn how to implement security in organizations, respond when incidents occur and design systems to prevent cyber attacks. 

Sample employers include: Deloitte, EY (Ernst & Young), KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). 

The MBA concentration in entrepreneurship prepares you to think and behave like an entrepreneur, whether you wish to launch your own new venture, work in a corporation or establish a nonprofit or social venture. 

You will learn how to identify and assess opportunities, write an effective business plan, set goals, implement strategies, seek venture capital and hire and manage employees as a new business grows. 

At UAlbany, you can get involved with Blackstone Launchpad, the start-up incubator Innovate 518 (a partnership between the University at Albany, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Center for Economic Growth), and the Small Enterprise Economic Development (SEED) program. 
 

Learn how to apply financial concepts to manage investment portfolios and analyze and assess the value of alternative investments in commodities, hedge funds, private equity, real assets and structured products. 

With a concentration in finance, you have the option to complete a resume-building internship along with the required finance research thesis. 

UAlbany offers the only human resource information systems concentration in the nation that is dually accredited by both the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and AACSB.  

This concentration enables you to become a competent and technically skilled human resource manager and teaches you how to use technology to achieve greater business efficiency and increase workforce performance.  

Topics include recruiting, selection, performance management, compensation and benefits, enterprise resource planning, cloud computing, social networking, and human resource information systems and software applications that support recruitment, benefits administration and employee management. 

Sample job titles include: Employee management consultant, benefits specialist, business analyst, compensation analyst, corporate recruiter, human resource generalist and systems analyst. 

Learn how to improve business operations using application-based analytics and asset management systems, and gain skills in database design, business intelligence, data mining and big data. 

Courses for this concentration cover technical aspects of database management, data visualization, and data mining, and prepare you to use information systems and analytics to support decision making, solve problems and increase business performance.  

A year-long research project gives you hand-on experience managing expectations, project deadlines and quality outcomes for a real business. 

UAlbany’s marketing concentration prepares you for a leadership career in marketing, sales, communications, public relations, entrepreneurship or consulting. You will learn about current trends, business tools, and innovative research in the theory and practice of marketing management, services marketing and applied data analysis. Courses involve a mix of discussions, presentations, and project work, so that you develop a well-rounded skillset, which can be applied in real-world working environments.

You can gain practical experience in your area of interest by completing an internship with a local, national, or global organization. The School of Business enjoys strong relationships with employers in and beyond the Capital Region, and many graduate students complete an internship as part of their program of study. 

Marketing 
Focus on services marketing and learn how to conduct market research and apply consumer behavior concepts to marketing strategy, social media marketing, B2B marketing, and sales management and performance analysis. 

Two of the following:  

• Services Marketing 
• Advanced Concepts in Food Marketing 
• Digital Marketing 
• Selected Topics in Marketing  

Required: Research Project in Marketing 
 

Finance 
Study financial concepts and learn how to manage investment portfolios and analyze and assess the value of alternative investments in commodities, hedge funds, private equity, real assets and structured products. 

Two of the following:  

• The Fixed Income Securities Market 
• Private Equity and Venture Capital 
• Corporate Financial Problems 

Required: Finance Research Project 
 

Management 
Learn how to influence and lead change management initiatives. 

Understand the distinct types and methods of organizational change and learn how it can affect employees, functional units and business performance. 

Two of the following:  

• Leadership and Managerial Skills 
• Change Management 
• Creativity and Entrepreneurship 
   

Required: Management Research Project 
 

Information Systems and Business Analytics 
Gain skills in database management and business intelligence that you can use to support decision making, solve problems and improve business operations. Courses cover common asset management and analytics applications. 

Two of the following:   

• Business Dynamics: Simulation Modeling for Decision-Making 
• Foundations of Data Management and Business Analytics for Managers 
• Topics in Business Analytics and for Managers 
• Project Management 

Required: Information Systems and Business Analytics Research Project 
 

New Venture Development 
Want to work for a young company, launch your own business, or provide services for start-ups? Learn how to assess opportunities, write a business plan, create goals and strategies, seek funding and manage new businesses. 

Two of the following: 

• Creativity and Entrepreneurship 
• Private Equity and Venture Capital 
• Advanced Concepts in Food Marketing 
• Project Management  

Required: Management Research Project 
 

Cybersecurity 
Help prevent computer network and digital data security breaches by learning how to identify information system vulnerabilities, recognize threats, mitigate risks, respond to incidents and protect data from cyber-attacks.  

Required: 

• Information Security Risk Assessment 
• Introduction to Information and Cybersecurity 
• Cybersecurity Research Project 
   

The Part-Time MBA track geared for executives covers critical business concepts in finance, accounting, marketing, operations, organizational behavior, human resources management, information technology and strategy. It also includes a week-long visit to another country to examine global business practices. Because this is a cohort-based program, course waivers are usually not permitted.

During the summer between your first and second years in the program, you will travel on a week-long, structured international trip with your cohort.  

The trip will expose you to trade regulations and business practices at work in global commerce, international financial markets, and the exchange of goods and services within one or more nations.  

Each cohort travels to different destinations, but all visit large cities that directly impact certain regional and global industries and economies. 

Recent cohorts have traveled to: India, Ireland, Germany, Hungary and China. 

Unlike similar programs at other business schools, our part-time MBA tailored for executives represents an outstanding return on investment. The program fee covers the costs of all the following: 

• Tuition 
• Textbooks and course materials 
• Administrative support services 
• Catered Friday dinners 
• Catered Saturday lunches 
• Snacks and assorted hot and cold beverages 
• Campus parking 
• International travel and lodging