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Master's in Business Administration

The four-semester program is designed for students who wish to combine their liberal arts, fine arts, science, or engineering background with business to create a dynamic career track. While no previous business coursework is required, a working knowledge of calculus and well-developed English and computer skills are very beneficial.

The program provides a generalist perspective, and the flexibility of the curriculum allows you to concentrate in one of six career specializations: Business Analytics, Finance, Leadership Studies, Supply Chain Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing.

Graduate Degree Offered

• MBA with concentrations in:
  
  • Business Analytics
  • Finance
  • Leadership Studies
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing

Related Programs

• Executive Business Administration
• Fast-Track Professional Business Administration (NYC)
• Accelerated Degrees: Accounting BS + MBA, Harpur College of Arts & Sciences BA/BS + MBA, Management BS + MBA, Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science BS + MBA (Learn more about Accelerated Degree Programs.)

Application Deadlines

Admission Requirements*

The standards maintained by The Graduate School and individual departments and programs are applied to ensure that applicants admitted to the University are well qualified and trained to study at this institution and have a reasonable expectation of successfully completing a graduate program, and who, with the benefit of graduate education, are most likely to contribute substantially to their academic or professional fields.

To be eligible, you must have and provide:

• A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university
• Complete set of your undergraduate and graduate transcripts. At minimum, a 3.0 GPA is required. See details.

For the MBA, work experience is preferred, although not required for admission.

All applicants must submit the following:

• Online graduate degree application and application fee
• Transcripts from each college/university which you have attended
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal statement (2-3 pages) describing your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your career aspirations, your special interests within your field, and any unusual features of your background that might need explanation or be of interest to your program's admissions committee.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages)
• Official GMAT scores

And, for international applicants:

• International Student Financial Statement form (PDF)
• Official bank statement/proof of support
• Official TOEFL or IELTS scores.
  • MBA applicant minimum TOEFL scores:
    • 96 on the Internet-based exam
    • 243 on the computerized exam
    • 590 on the paper exam

*This information is subject to change. While we make every effort to keep it accurate and up-to-date, we recommend you contact the department for program-specific requirements.