Master of Business Administration

Part-Time Weekend MBA

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Advance Your Career with an Executive MBA

Increase your business acumen and become a more capable strategist and team leader by completing the most affordable executive-level MBA program in New York State.

Experienced professionals seeking career advancement enroll in the EMBA program at UAlbany to deepen their knowledge of best practices, learn how to use new tools and technologies, and expand their business network.

As part of a small cohort of students, you’ll earn your MBA in just 21 months. Classes are held every other week in the Executive Education Center, housed in the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, 5 Computer Drive South in Colonie. (Fridays from 2:00 to 8:30 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm).

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. See UAlbany’s member page.

Program of Study
International Travel
Program Value
Common Questions
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Program of Study

The EMBA program covers critical business concepts in finance, accounting, marketing, operations, organizational behavior and human resources management, management, and information technology, and includes a week-long residency in another country.

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 how business is practiced in other countries.

Two Electives

Different courses are offered each year, based on student interests.

Graduate Research Project

Complete a business thesis in finance, information technology, management, or marketing.

For more information contact Don Purdy at 518-956-8381 or dpurdy@albany.edu.

International Business Education

During the summer between your first and second years in the program, you’ll take a week-long, structured international trip with everyone in your cohort.

This component of the EMBA program exposes 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: Chennai, India; Dublin, Ireland; Munich, Germany; Budapest, Hungary; Beijing, China; Prague, Czech Republic; and other cities and countries around the world.

Highest-Value EMBA in New York State

Unlike similar programs at other business schools, the price of this EMBA covers the costs of all of the following:

Tuition
Campus Parking Decals
Administrative Support Services
Textbooks and Course Materials
Catered Friday Evening Dinners
Catered Saturday Afternoon Lunches
Snacks and Assorted Hot and Cold Beverages
International Travel and Residency Expenses:
- Airfare
- Hotel, including breakfast and WiFi
- Ground transportation
- Some group meals

Common Questions about the EMBA Program

How much experience do I need to apply for admission?

Part-time executive MBA students are typically mid-career, and have about 5 to 10 years of work experience. However, motivated students with at least three years of work experience may also enter the program.

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

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

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

Do EMBA students have similar jobs and career goals?

EMBA 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 up their level of knowledge and skills to advance their career.

Where do most EMBA students live?

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

However, students from across New York State and surrounding states also enroll. If you commute from out of town to attend your EMBA classes, you’ll receive special discounted rates at certain local hotels.

Career Services for Part-Time MBA Students

Most students in the Weekend MBA Program are working toward promotion in their current workplace. Some are earning their master’s to gain the skills they need to start their own business, get a higher-paying job with another company, or move into an entirely new career field.

The School of Business offers a variety of career services to help you achieve your professional goals. Learn how to update and improve your resume, write a polished cover letter that reflects your education and experience, and practice interviewing so you’re ready for the real thing.

In addition, you can easily connect with a wide variety of recruiters on campus who are hiring for positions with regional, national, and international consulting firms, corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies.

"UAlbany’s Weekend 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 EMBA will find it as rewarding as I did."

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

Admissions Requirements

Deadlines

Departmental Assistantship Consideration

Fall: Not Available
Spring: Not Available
Summer: Not Available

No Departmental Assistantship Consideration

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

Required Application Materials

Official Transcripts
All Schools Attended

Three Letters of Recommendation

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.

GMAT

Special Notes

At least 3 years of full time work experience and a 3.0 GPA

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, IT Management, and Operations Management.
Students will be able to analyze and report the impact of change on the strategy of an organization.
Be able to understand the ethical, CSR, sustainability and corporate governance issues faced by managers within functional areas and propose solutions.
Be able to apply analytic skills to the solution of business problems.
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of effective communication and leadership skills in a team or organizational setting.