Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The College of Business offers a general MBA degree, which now includes a fully online option. The MBA degree prepares students, who may or may not have a background in business, for careers in strategic management of businesses, health care organizations, government agencies, and non-profit enterprises. The degree will equip students with the theories, methods and systems needed for the strategic analysis, development, execution and measurement of various enterprises.  It will also include broad skills and knowledge in business, accounting, finance, marketing, operations, management, and leadership.  

Features:

• 36-48 credits
• Attend full- or part-time
• Classes offered in Fall and Spring semesters as well as 3-week Winter term and two 6-week summer sessions
• Time to completion for full time students is typically 12-18 months
• Applicants with an undergraduate degree in business management may qualify for a 36-credit track program
• Fully online, part-time option available  for general MBA and MBA with concentrations in Innovation and Operations Analytics 
• No work experience is required
• GMAT optional
• Students in general MBA program can choose any graduate business electives, provided that they meet the prerequisite requirement. This allows students to design a unique MBA program that best suits their professional goals.

 

Requirements for the MBA Degree 

[All courses are 3 credit courses]

MBA Required Courses
I. Required Courses	MBA 502 Finance* MBA 503 Data Analysis and Decision Making MBA 504 Financial Accounting* MBA 505 Marketing* MBA 592 Organizational Behavior* MBA 506 Leadership, Team Effectiveness and Communications MBA 507 Ethics in Management MBA 511 Technological Innovations or BUS 510: Biotechnology Startups and Operations MBA 543 Business Analytics MBA 589 Operations Management* MBA 512 Business Planning and Strategic Management (Capstone)
II. Electives	All students are required to take five 500-level MBA program elective courses.  Students in the MBA generalist program can choose any graduate business electives, providing that they meet the prerequisite requirement. Students cannot choose more than 2 courses from each of the following areas: FIN, MKT, HRM, HAS, HHH, HPH. Elective choices may be found in the graduate bulletin.

* students in the 48 credit track program must take these core classes

Please note that this information is used for advising purposes. Students are required to follow the degree requirements published in the Graduate Bulletin for the semester that they began their program. Students should consult their academic advisor if they have any questions regarding their program requirements.  

Innovation Concentration

The Innovation concentration focuses on entrepreneurship, new business development, and joining invention and innovation with strategic business planning.  Innovation is an emerging area in both large and startup businesses.  Large firms now have VPs of Innovation that oversee Research & Development, and Marketing. Innovation is also a significant part of startup businesses in biotechnology, wireless, and alternative energies. SBU has Centers in these technologies and supports the development of technologies that lead to new products and businesses. MBA students, particularly those in joint MBA/Science degrees, with the Innovation concentration, may find a position in a growing firm or entrepreneurial opportunities in startup businesses developed on campus as part of the Technology Centers or the Technology Licensing Office.

Electives to Fulfill Innovation Concentration
I. Elective Courses   * Elective course options subject to change

Please note that this information is used for advising purposes. Students are required to follow the degree requirements published in the Graduate Bulletin for the semester that they began their program. Students should consult their academic advisor if they have any questions regarding their program requirements. 

 Operations Analytics Concentration

The Operations Analytics concentration introduces students to various aspects of general management across various types of organizations, and is designed to accommodate student's demand for education relevant for securing jobs in managing business operations. 

Electives to Fulfill Operations Analytics Concentration

I. Elective Courses   * Elective course options subject to change

MBA 509 Continuous Quality Improvement MBA 517 Information Systems for Managers MBA 522 Business Project/MBA 599 Internship                                MBA 540 Data Mining MBA 544 Supply Chain Management MBA 574 Project Management MBA 587 Decision Support Systems   MBA 588 Database Management MBA 595 Independent Research (requires instructor permission) BDA 508 Advanced Analytics BDA 510 Advanced Data Analysis and Decision Making BDA 513 Decision Analysis Under Uncertainty MKT 569 Digital Marketing

Please note that this information is used for advising purposes. Students are required to follow the degree requirements published in the Graduate Bulletin for the semester that they began their program. Students should consult their academic advisor if they have any questions regarding their program requirements. 

MBA Learning Goals and Objectives