Management Science STEM MBA

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UBs MBA programs are accredited by the prestigious AACSB International and nationally ranked by a variety of media for their quality and the return on investment we provide graduates. With an emphasis on experiential learning, our programs prepare graduates for leadership roles across a wide range of industries and functional areas. UBs MBA programs have been preparing students for leadership positions in management since 1931. Our newest MBA option now includes a new full-time MBA in Management Science. The Management Science MBA qualifies as a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) OPT degree program. STEM OPT provides an additional 24 months Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 visa holders who begin the program in fall 2021 or later. Like our other, non-STEM MBA programs, the new Management Science MBA featuring our long-standing and award-winning programs: LeaderCORE™ and Corporate Champions.

MBA Required Core (27 credits)

MGA 603LEC - Financial Acctg for Managers Credits: 2
MGA 605LEC - Acctg for Mgmt Decision Making Credits: 2
MGB 610LEC - Organizational Behavior Credits: 2
MGE 604LEC - Business Economics Credits: 2
MGF 611LEC - Financial Analysis for Managers Credits: 2
MGG 601LEC - Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability Credits: 2
MGG 635LEC - Management Communications Credits: 2
MGM 615LEC - Marketing for Managers Credits: 2
MGO 620LEC - Operations Management Credits: 2
MGO 640LEC - Business Strategy Credits: 2
MGO 658LEC - Entrepreneurship Foundations Credits: 2
MGQ 608LEC - Statistical Analysis for Managers Credits: 2
MGS 605LEC - Information Technology for Managers Credits: 2

Electives (33 credits)

STEM Electives (21 credits)

Select a minimum of 21 STEM elective credits from:

MGF 633LEC - Investment Management Credits: 3
MGF 634LEC - Quantitative Methods in Finance Credits: 3
MGF 635LEC - Financial Derivatives Credits: 3
MGF 636LEC - Complex Financial Instruments Credits: 3
MGF 637LEC - Financial Modeling Credits: 3
MGF 638LEC - Fixed Income Securities Credits: 3
MGF 639SEM - Security Trading Credits: 3
MGF 644LAB - Supervised Research - Fixed Income Credits: 3
MGF 645LAB - Supervised Research - Equities Credits: 3
MGF 685LEC - International Finance Management Credits: 3
MGF 696LEC - Portfolio Theory and Strategy Credits: 3
MGG 633LEC - Model Managerial Process Credits: 3
MGH 633LEC - Health Care Economics Credits: 3
MGM 653LEC - Digital Marketing Analytics Credits: 3
MGM 667LEC - Marketing Research Credits: 3
MGO 619LEC - Business Forecasting Credits: 3
MGO 633LEC - Global Operations Management Credits: 3
MGO 636LEC - Supply Chain Analytics Credits: 3
MGO 637LEC - Purchasing & Supply Mgmt Credits: 3
MGO 638LEC - Logistics Management Credits: 3
MGO 639LEC - Sustainable Operations Credits: 3
MGS 602LEC - Global IT Infrastructure Mgmt Credits: 3
MGS 613LEC - Database Mgmt Systems Credits: 3
MGS 614LEC - Systems Analysis & Design Credits: 3
MGS 616LEC - Predictive Analytics Credits: 3
MGS 642LEC - IS Auditing for IT Managers Credits: 3
MGS 650LEC - Information Assurance Credits: 3
MGS 653LEC - Social Network Analytics Credits: 3
MGS 655LEC - Distributed Computing and Big Data Technologies Credits: 3
MGS 657LEC - Online Analytical Processing: Data Warehousing Credits: 3
MGS 670LEC - Health Care Analytics Credits: 3

Internship & Free Electives (12 credits)

Internship requirement may be waived with one year of full-time work experience. If waiver is approved, student must take 3 additional credits of electives.

Complete:

MGT 648 SEM - Genreal Mgmt Practicum Credits: 6

and 9 credits:

Additional electives from the STEM list, above
Additional Business Electives (MGX) electives to reach a total of 60 credit hours.

Total Credit Hours: 60

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

60 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 Year

Application Fee

$100

Admission Test **

GMAT

Program Contact

School of Management
Office of Strategic Marketing and Enrollment Management
150 Jacobs Management Center
Buffalo, NY 14260
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SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

** At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.