Business Administration

First Year

Accounting for Managers
Organizational Behavior and Managerial Skills
Quantitative Analysis for Business
Operations Management
Economic Analysis
Managing Information Technology
Financial Management
Marketing Management
Human Resource Management
Capstone: Global Business Sustainability Project
Travel to a foreign country and work in teams; collaborate with faculty and industry experts to help solve challenging problems for real clients.

Second Year

During your second year, you acquire both general and technical competencies in a concentration of your choice.

Global Strategic Management Course
Concentration Courses
Three supporting 600-level business courses outside of your concentration area
Field experience course or graduate research project in your area of concentration

Additional Information

Our full-time professional staff is available for in-person and phone consultation in the Graduate Student Services Office located in the School of Business. For more information, contact Zina M. Lawrence at [email protected] or 518-956-8320.

Concentrations

Cybersecurity

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).

Entrepreneurship

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.

Finance

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.

Human Resource Information Systems

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.

Information Systems and Business Analytics

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.

Marketing

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.

Internship Opportunities

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.

MBA with JD Option

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.

How to Apply

Deadlines

Departmental Assistantship Consideration

Fall: April 1
Spring: Not Available
Summer: Not Available

No Departmental Assistantship Consideration

Fall: August 1
Spring: Not Available
Summer: Not Available

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as space remains available.

Transcripts from all schools attended
Three letters of recommendation
One academic reference is required, however two academic references are preferred
Resume
Statement of goals
The statement is generally one to two pages discussing what you have to offer the program and what you wish to get out of the program. It should include a brief description of the applicant's field of interest, related background, desired area of study and research emphasis or career goals.
Official GMAT scores*

The GMAT will be waived as a requirement for admission to the MBA full time program through Fall 2023.

Available information for International Applicants.

Special Notes

A GMAT waiver is available for current UAlbany undergraduates, or students graduating from AACSB-accredited institutions, with a GPA of 3.6. In some cases, we will accept GRE or LSAT scores. To request a waiver, simply include a brief statement in your application.

This program requires an internship, field experience, study abroad component, or clinical experience requirement. Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions. If applicants have concerns about this matter please contact the Dean’s Office of the intended academic program.

Full-Time 1-Year MBA

The accelerated MBA track is the fastest path to your career goals. If you earned your bachelor's degree in Business Administration from an AACSB accredited institution with at least a 3.6 overall GPA and a minimum of a 3.3 GPA in required business courses, you’re eligible for the Full-Time 1-Year MBA track at UAlbany.

You’ll build on fundamental business concepts and conduct career-focused research in your choice of concentration. In addition, you will gain practical skills through hands-on experiences in real business settings.

Concentration options include cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, finance, human resource information systems, information systems and business analysis, and marketing.

Required Courses

Global Strategic Management Course
Concentration Courses
Research Project in your area of concentration
Three supporting 600-level business courses outside of your concentration area
Field experience course or graduate research project in your area of concentration

Additional Information

Concentrations

Cybersecurity

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

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

Entrepreneurship

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.

Finance

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

Human Resource Information Systems

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.

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

Information Systems and Business Analytics

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.

Marketing

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.

Internship Opportunities

How to Apply

Deadlines

Departmental Assistantship Consideration

Fall: August 1
Spring: Not Available
Summer: Not Available

No Departmental Assistantship Consideration

Fall: May 15
Spring: Not Available
Summer: Not Available

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as space remains available.

Applicants apply for admission into one of six MBA Concentrations
- Cyber Security, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA), and Marketing
- Preference will be given to those who have focused on the area of proposed concentration in their undergraduate program of study
Transcripts from all schools attended
- A 3.6 or higher undergraduate GPA and a minimum grade of B+/3.3 in all required business major courses
Three letters of recommendation
- Minimum of two academic references are required
Resume
Statement of goals
- The statement is one to two pages discussing what you have to offer the program and what you wish to get out of the program. It should include a brief description of the applicant's field of interest, related background, desired area of study and research emphasis or career goals.

Part-Time Evening MBA

The UAlbany Part-Time Evening MBA provides busy professionals the flexibility and support required to make it all work. Stay on track with your life – and your career – while securing a future of greater opportunity and advancement.

You can complete the Evening MBA program in three years by taking graduate business classes just two nights per week. This convenient schedule allows you to keep earning a living while you earn your degree.

During your last year, you’ll choose electives in various subjects or pursue a prescribed elective in finance, management, marketing, cybersecurity, new venture development, or information systems and business analytics.

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If you’ve already taken certain business classes, up to ten credits may be waived to help you finish sooner.

First Year

Organizational Behavior
Economic Analysis
Accounting for Managers
Human Resources Management
Quantitative Analysis
Advanced Excel
Database Management
Presentation Skills

Second Year

Operations Management
Financial Management
Marketing Management
Information Technology Management
Strategic Management
International Business
Elective

Third Year

Three Electives
Research Project

Additional Information

For more information, please contact Jennifer North at [email protected] or 518-956-8370.

Elective Tracks

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

How to Apply

Admission Deadlines

Fall: August 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: May 1

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as space remains available.

There is no departmental assistantship consideration for this program.

Resume (3 years of post-baccalaureate full-time work experience required)
Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended
Official GMAT scores (or equivalent graduate test score. GRE, LSAT, etc.)*
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of goals
The statement is generally one to two pages discussing what you have to offer the program and what you wish to get out of the program. It should include a brief description of the applicant's field of interest, related background, desired area of study and research emphasis or career goals.

*Waived through Fall 2023, open to considering waiving after for enrollment.

Available information for International Applicants.

GMAT Waiver Requirements

3.6+ undergraduate GPA and required 3 years of work experience
3.2+ undergraduate GPA and 5+ years of full-time work experience
Non degree study path
- Apply to the program as a non-degree seeking student
  - Requires Resume and Transcripts only
- Take 9-12 program credits and achieve a GPA Of 3.3 or better to waive the GMAT on your degree application.

To request a waiver, simply include a brief statement in your application.

Part-Time Weekend MBA

Experienced professionals seeking career advancement enroll in UAlbany's Part-Time MBA track tailored explicitly for executives. You will deepen your knowledge of best practices, learn new tools and technologies, and expand your business network.

As part of a small cohort of students, you will earn your MBA in just 21 months. Classes are held every other Friday-Saturday in the Executive Education Center, housed in the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, 5 Computer Drive South in Colonie, NY.

Note: To enroll in this MBA program, you must commit to attending all weekend classes and participate in the summer international trip.

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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.

Foundation Courses

Presentation Skills
Accounting for Managers
Economic Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Organizational Behavior

Functional Areas of Business

Financial Management
Operations Management
Information Technology Management
Human Resources Management
Marketing Management

Integrated Concepts

International Business
Strategic Management
Data Management for Organizational Success

International Business Trip (Required)

Travel abroad with your cohort to learn global business practices.

Electives

A variety of courses are offered each year, based on student interests and topical business relevance.

Graduate Research Project

Complete an applied business research project in one of the core areas of business.

Additional Information

For more information, contact Don Purdy at 518-956-8381 or [email protected].

International Business Education

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.

Value Leading Executive-Level MBA in New York State

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

How to Apply

Deadlines

Fall: August 1
Spring: Not Available
Summer: Not Available

There is no departmental assistantship consideration for this program.

Transcripts from all schools attended
Three Letters of Recommendation
Resume
Statement of Goals
The statement will be one or two pages long. It should discuss what value you will add to your cohort and how you plan to leverage the program in your career progression. It should include a brief description of your field of interest, related background, and career goals.
GMAT or Executive Assessment Score
A waiver is available when there is evidence of professional accomplishments. Another instance of waiver is when you have earned a bachelor's degree from an AACSB-accredited institution with:
- a GPA of 3.6 or higher and three years of business experience or
- a GPA of 3.3 and five years of business experience or
- a GPA of 3.0 and seven years of business experience or
- at least ten years of full-time work experience or
- at least five years of professional experience and a graduate degree from an accredited university or
- a terminal degree from an accredited university or
- an LSAT or GRE score equivalent to a GMAT score of 550 or better

Available information for International Applicants.

Online MBA

Build on your current experience while gaining advanced business skills and acumen through UAlbany’s AACSB-accredited, fully online MBA. You will have access to the same quality curriculum and accomplished faculty as on-campus students. Learn from faculty who are engaged in research and projects with Fortune 500 companies.

You can complete the UAlbany Online MBA in three years by taking two classes per semester. Classes are offered on weekday evenings, allowing you to further your career without putting it on hold.

Customize your MBA by selecting from six elective tracks including cybersecurity, finance, information systems and business analytics, management, marketing and new venture development.

Investing in your future at UAlbany costs considerably less than most private institutions offering the same rigorous academic experience. See our per-credit tuition and fees.

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From application to graduation, our Online MBA Program Director is with you every step of the way, providing the support and advisement you need to earn your degree. You will work together to develop a program plan to fulfill your course requirements and research project.

(48 credits)

Management

Organizational Behavior
Human Resources Management
Presentation Skills
Strategic Management

Marketing

Marketing Management
International Business

Finance

Economic Analysis
Financial Management

Information Systems and Business Analytics

Quantitative Analysis for Business
Advanced Excel with Visual Basic for Applications
Database Management
Operations Management
Managing Information Technology

Accounting

Accounting for Managers

Electives

9 credits from Elective Tracks

Research Project

Additional Information

If you are entering the program with transfer credits in 2023-2024, you will work with your advisor to determine if your remaining required courses are available online.

For more information, please contact Zina Lawrence at [email protected] or Jennifer North at [email protected] or 518-956-8375.

Elective Tracks

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

How to Apply

Admission Deadlines

Fall: August 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: May 1

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as space remains available.

There is no departmental assistantship consideration for this program.

Resume (3 years of post-baccalaureate full-time work experience required)
Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended
Official GMAT scores (or equivalent graduate test score. GRE, LSAT, etc.)*
- Test score waivers available: See note below
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of goals
The statement is generally one to two pages discussing what you have to offer the program and what you wish to get out of the program. It should include a brief description of the applicant's field of interest, related background, desired area of study and research emphasis or career goals.

*The GMAT will be waived as a requirement for admission to the MBA Online program for Fall 2022 applicants.

Available information for International Applicants.

GMAT Waiver Requirements

3.6+ undergraduate GPA and required 3 years of work experience
3.2+ undergraduate GPA and 5+ years of full-time work experience
Non degree study path
- Apply to the program as a non-degree seeking student
  - Requires Resume and Transcripts only
- Take 9-12 program credits and achieve a GPA Of 3.3 or better to waive the GMAT on your degree application.

To request a waiver, simply include a brief statement in your application.