Information Technology and Management BS/Management Information Systems MS

Admission Criteria

• Minimum Major GPA of 3.250
• Minimum UB GPA of 3.250
• Minimum overall GPA 3.250
• Minimum B grades in MGS 101, MGS 102

Current UB students seeking admission to the Information Technology and Management BS should submit the Major/Minor Change Request Form .

Course Requirements

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

• Minimum Major GPA of 3.250*
• Minimum University GPA of 3.250*
• Minimum Overall GPA of 3.250*

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.

Departmental Honors

See the School of Management Honors Program for Departmental Honors. Less than 5% of our majors qualify to participate. In this elite program, you will strengthen your leadership skills through an individualized development plan, specialized courses and opportunities to complement and enhance what you learn in the classroom.

Additionally, the top 10% of the graduating class is invited by Beta Gamma Sigma to join their premier honor society recognizing business excellence.

Program Distinction

A student in this major is eligible for Program Distinction upon degree conferral if the criteria are met. Criteria are found under Academic Honors in the Policy and Procedure section of this Catalog. Program Distinction is noted on the 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. Learning outcomes for the program are determined and continuously updated through discussion with the faculty group responsible for delivery of the courses in the program, as well as external stakeholders of the program. In this program, students will develop proficiency in three key skill areas.

• Awareness and use of cutting-edge technology
  • apply knowledge of management information systems to produce effective designs and solutions for specific problems
  • use new and emerging concepts and applications in proposing and creating IT solutions
  • convert business requirements to technical requirements for which IT solutions can be created
• Effective Project Management
  • facilitate team meetings and collaborate effectively in both face-to-face and virtual interactions
  • assess and offer feedback on one’s own effectiveness as well as team members’ effectiveness with respect to productivity and relationship building in both oral and written formats
• Effective communication
  • deliver clear, concise, and audience-centered individual and team presentations
  • write clear, concise, and audience-centered business documents
  • articulate IS concepts and solutions to a wide audience

UB’s Information Technology and Management program qualifies as a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) program, which provides an additional 24 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 visa holders.

(HEGIS: 07.00 , CIP: 11.1002 System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager)