Admission Criteria
- Minimum Major GPA of 3.250
- Minimum UB GPA of 3.250
- Minimum Overall GPA 3.250
Current UB students seeking admission to the Business Administration BS should submit the Major/Minor Change Request Form.
Undergraduate Course Requirements
Business Administration Foundation (32 credits)
Business Administration Core Courses (29 credits)
Management Information Systems Concentration Courses(10 credits)
Graduate Course Requirements (31 Credits)
Management Information Systems Core (6 credits):
- MGQ 606 - Statistical Foundations of Analytics
- MGS 607 - Technology and Innovation Management
Management Information Systems Flex Core (6 credits):
- MGS 613 - Database Management Systems (Replaces MGS 404 )
- MGS 614 - Systems Analysis & Design (Replaces MGS 405 )
Management Information Systems Capstone (1 credit):
- MGS 646 - MIS Project Guidance (Certification)
- MGS 649 - MS Practicum (Full-time internship)
Management Information Systems Electives (18 credits):
- MGS 610 - Digital Forensics
- MGS 617 - Spreadsheet and Statistical Programming for Business
- MGS 618 - Special Topics (when available)
- MGS 623 - IT Process Quality Management
- MGS 625 - Management of IT Projects
- MGS 627 - Business Process Automation and Programming for Managers
- MGS 632 - Seminar in Health Information Systems
- MGS 635 - Digital Product Management
- MGS 636 - Applied AI for Managers
- MGS 637 - Cloud Computing Security Concepts
- MGS 638 - Cybersecurity Analytics
- MGS 640 - IT Risk Management
- MGS 642 - IS Auditing for IT Managers
- MGS 650 - Information Security and Assurance
- MGS 653 - Social Network Analytics
- MGS 655 - Distributed Computing and Big Data Technologies
- MGS 657 - Cloud Data Warehousing and Data Engineering
- MGS 659 - Web Analytics and Optimization Techniques for E-Commerce
- MGS 662 - Optimization Methods for Machine Learning
- MGS 684 - CRM Apps Consulting Practices
- MGS 686 - Tech Consulting for Social Impact
- MGS 687 - Experiential IT Projects
- MGG 524 - Management Communications
- MGG 525 - Leading Teams and Organizations
- MGM 653 - Digital Marketing Analytics
- MGO 525 - Strategic Management
Notes
Not all graduate electives are offered every semester and not all graduate courses are three credit hours each.
**If MTH 121 or MTH 141 is successfully completed prior to changing to the accounting or business administration major, these substitute for MTH 131. The School of Management’s repeat policy is applied to all attempted calculus courses.
Total Credits Required for Undergraduate Major: 71
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
- Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
- Elective courses as needed to complete the 145 credit hour total
Total Credits Required for Graduate Degree: 31
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 145
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.
Academic Requirements
- Minimum major GPA of 3.2500 is required*
- Minimum University GPA of 3.250 is required*
- Minimum Overall GPA of 3.250 is required*
To maintain good academic standing and determine eligibility for continuation in the major, students must maintain the minimum GPAs as stated above. the School of Management reviews the academic records of all students in an approved management major at the end of each fall and spring semester. If a course is repeated, the School of Management will only look at the grade earned the second time, even if the grade is lower than the grade earned the first time. Students may not enroll in any major course for a third attempt without permission of the department.
*In order to continue in the combined program and take the 600 level concentration courses, students must earn a UB and overall GPA of >=3.250 at the end of each academic year. If the standards are met, the student will be waived of the necessity to submit a GMAT or a GRE score, and will continue seamlessly to the Master’s program in the fifth year. The Graduate Programs Office will continue to guide the student through the admissions process as required by The Graduate School at UB (minus the application fee) and provide advisement through completion of the MS degree. If the standards are not met, the student will be moved to the BS program to complete degree requirements.
Transfer Credit Policy
Courses at the upper division (300 and 400 level) must be taken from other four-year AACSB Accredited Institutions in order to be considered for equivalency. Students must complete at least 24 hours at the 300 or 400 level in the major.
Program Honors
Third-years with exemplary first and second-year records and high promise for leadership and independent study, may be eligible for the School of Management honors program. Students must have an overall GPA of at least 3.500 to be eligible to apply. Admitted students complete 9 additional credit hours of coursework over three semesters, including MGB 359 , 6 “Flex Credits”, MGB 360 , MGB 361 , and must take the designated honors section of MGO 403 . Students must also meet the remaining criteria outlined in the Academic Honors policy. Students who successfully complete the honors program and meet the criteria will have the appropriate notation on their official transcript.
Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.
Fifth Year : 25 Credits
- Graduate Coursework. Consult advisor for sequencing.
Total Credits Required: 145
Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.
Learning Outcomes
The University at Buffalo School of Management Undergraduate Programs are committed to making a difference in the lives of our students, guided by a culture of responsibility and mutual respect. Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge of:
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of the core concepts associated with the major business disciplines.
- Students will demonstrate competency in the fundamentals of analyzing problems and making decisions.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in using data analysis software.
- Students will identify ethical business dilemmas.
- Students will evaluate alternative courses of action for ethical business dilemmas.
- Students will demonstrate effective business writing skills.
- Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
- Students will identify global factors affecting businesses.
- Students will analyze global threats and opportunities affecting businesses.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to work well in diverse teams.
(HEGIS: 05.06 BUSINESS MGT & ADMINISTR, CIP: 52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General)
