Master of Business Administration

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Advance Your Career with a Part-Time MBA Tailored for Executives

Increase your business acumen and become a more capable strategist and team leader.

Experienced professionals seeking career advancement enroll in UAlbany's Part-Time MBA program 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 accelerated MBA program, you must commit to attend all weekend classes and participate in the summer international trip.

AACSB Accreditation

The 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. UAlbany’s member page

Program of Study
International Travel
Program Value
Common Questions
Career Services
Admissions Requirements
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Program of Study

The Part-Time MBA program 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.

See the Graduate Bulletin for details.

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 of 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

Common Questions about the Part-Time MBA Program

How much experience do I need to apply for admission?

The MBA tailored for executives is best suited for professionals with over eight years of work experience. However, motivated students with at least three-five years of work experience may also apply to the program.

Do I need to have a bachelor’s degree in business?

Yes, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, but it doesn’t have to be in business. Some students may come into the program having already earned another graduate degree.

Your application must demonstrate your ability to reason, analyze, and communicate clearly.

Do MBA students hold similar jobs or have similar career goals?

No. MBA students work in a wide variety of roles and industries, and for all types of employers, including major corporations, state and federal government agencies, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations.

However, everyone in the program is motivated to increase their level of knowledge and skills to advance their career.

Where do most MBA program students live?

Most cohort members live in New York’s Capital Region (Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, Rensselaer, and surrounding counties).

However, working professionals from across New York and surrounding states also enroll. If you commute from out of town, you’ll receive special discounted rates at certain local hotels alternate weekends when classes meet.

Career Services

Most students in the Part-Time MBA program are working toward being promoted, finding new career opportunities, increasing their earning potential, or launching a business idea.

The School of Business offers a variety of career services to help you achieve your professional goals. Receive expert guidance on fine-tuning your resume, optimizing your LinkedIn profile, and being prepared to take advantage of the next step in your career progression.

"UAlbany’s Part-Time MBA fit perfectly with my busy schedule and allowed me to fulfill my goal of earning an advanced degree. The professors are highly knowledgeable and engaged, and the skills I gained continue to make me a better leader every day. Going through the program with a cohort of peers also deepened my learning experience and gave me a lifelong support system of colleagues and friends. I’m confident that everyone who completes this MBA program for executives will find it as rewarding as I did."

- James Salengo '17
Executive Director, Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corp.

Admissions Requirements

Deadlines

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

There is no departmental assistantship consideration for this program.

Required Application Materials

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

The GMAT will be waived as a requirement for admission to the MBA Part-Time program for Fall 2021 applicants.

Available information for International Applicants.

Student Learning Objectives

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

Master of Business Administration

Students will be able to:

Show comprehension of three to five key concepts from human resources, finance, marketing, accounting, information technology management, and operations management
Analyze and report the impact of change on the strategy of an organization
Understand the ethical, sustainability and corporate governance issues faced by managers within functional areas and propose solutions
Apply analytic skills to solve business challenges
Demonstrate knowledge of effective communication and leadership skills in a team or organizational setting