Business Administration BS/MBA

Admission Criteria

• Minimum major GPA of 3.250 
• Minimum UB GPA of 3.250 
• Minimum overall GPA 3.250
• 90 hours by end of the third year

This program is competitive and admission is not guaranteed even if all admission criteria is met. 

Current UB students seeking admission to the Business Administration BS should submit the Major Change Request form.

Undergraduate Course Requirements

Business Administration Foundation (32 credits)

• MGG 150LEC - Business and Society Credits: 3 OR
• MGG 101LR - Introduction to Management for Majors I Credits: 1.5 AND
• MGG 102LR - Introduction to Management for Majors II Credits: 1.5

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• MTH 131LR - Mathematical Analysis for Management Credits: 4 **
• PSY 101LEC - Introductory Psychology Credits: 3
• ECO 181LD - Introduction to Macroeconomics Credits: 4
• ECO 182LD - Introduction to Microeconomics Credits: 4
• MGA 201LR - Introduction to Financial Accounting Credits: 3
• MGA 202LR - Introduction to Management Accounting Credits: 3
• MGQ 201LR - Introduction to Statistics for Analytics Credits: 4
• MGG 215LR - Career Connections 1 Credits: 1
• MGG 303LEC - Communication Literacy for Business Credits: 3

Graduate Course Requirements

Total Credits Required for Major: 117

Additional Degree Requirements Include:

• Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
• Elective courses as needed to complete the 150 credit hour total

Total Credits Required for Graduation: 150

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.

Notes

**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.

Academic Requirements

To maintain good academic standing and determine eligibility for continuation in the major, 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.

Students must apply to the MBA program in their third year of study, and admission is competitive. If admitted to the MBA program, all undergraduate requirements and 90 undergraduate credit hours must be completed at the end of junior year (with the exception of MGB 301 , MGO 403 , and the concentration which is completed at the MBA level).

Students complete MGB 610 and MGO 640 as part of the MBA core rather than the corresponding undergraduate level courses (MGB 301 and MGO 403 ). Students who apply and are admitted to the BS/MBA business administration program will need to take any required undergraduate courses (UB curriculum or major requirements) in the summer prior to starting MBA program. 

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.

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)