Business Administration BS/MS Finance

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)

• 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

Financial Analysis Concentration Requirement (12 credits)

• MGA 306LEC - Financial Reporting and Analysis Credits: 3
• MGF 405LEC - Advanced Corporate Finance Credits: 3
• MGF 633LEC - Investment Management Credits: 3 (replaces MGF 402 LEC )
• MGF 600 level course Credits: 3 (replaces the 400-level finance elective)

Graduate Course Requirements (30 credits)

Notes

Not all graduate electives are offered every semester.

Total Credits Required for Undergraduate Major: 73

Additional Degree Requirements Include:

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

Total Undergraduate Credits Required: 120

Total Graduate Credits Required for Degree: 30

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.

Academic Requirements

• Minimum major GPA of 3.250 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 changed to the BS program to complete degree requirements at the undergraduate level.

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)