About the Program
Develops and prepares managers to meet the growing needs of business, public sector, and nonprofit organizations. This program provides advanced business education and organizational training to develop the skills needed for successful careers and contributions in the private and public sector.
This program will be 100% online as of January 2024 and will only be offered online.
Prospective Students, Contact Us!
Lorena Mathien, Ph.D.
About the Business Department
322 Chase Hall
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone: (716) 878-4239
Fax: (716) 878-3009
https://business.buffalostate.edu/
Admission Requirements
* Completed undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university
* 3.0 out of 4.0 grade point average
* Resume
* Letter of intent including professional objectives and career goals
* Three letters of reference
Applications will be evaluated by members of the Business Department in consultation with the personnel of the Graduate Program at SUNY Buffalo State.
In addition, all applicants should review the Admission to a Graduate Program section in this catalog.
Application Deadline
Our rolling admissions policy means we continue to evaluate applications until we have filled all spots for our incoming class. Applicants may apply to begin in fall early 7 weeks, fall last 7 weeks, spring early 7 weeks, or spring late 7 weeks.
Application Deadline Start Session
7/31 Fall Early 7 Weeks
9/30 Fall Late 7 Weeks
12/31 Spring Early 7 Weeks
1/31 Spring Late 7 Weeks
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
1. Develop and integrate management knowledge into organizational decision-making.
2. Develop techniques for effective management of professional behavior and relationships.
3. Evaluate data and make sound business decisions accordingly.
4. Communicate and present clearly and concisely to a wide audience.
5. Identify, evaluate and use emerging technologies to evaluate business opportunities.
6. Be an effective project manager, collaborative team member, and strong leader.
Program Requirements
M.S. Business Management Major Requirements (24 credit hours)
BUS 666 INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 3
BUS 612 ACCOUNTING INFORMATION FOR DECISION-MAKING 3
BUS 624 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS IN A DIGITAL WORLD 3
BUS 630 MARKETING STRATEGY 3
BUS 640 STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES 3
BUS 660 MANAGERIAL ANALYTICS AND DECISION MAKING 3
BUS 715 MANAGEMENT STRATEGY 3
BUS 690 MASTER'S PROJECT 3
Electives (6 credit hours)
BUS 500 MARKETING OF SERVICES
BUS 519 COMMUNICATION FOR LEADERS AND MANAGERS
BUS 535 SMALL-BUSINESS OPERATIONS
BUS 537 ANATOMY OF BANKING
BUS 688 LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS
BUS 712 MANAGING PROGRAM EVALUATION
Total Credit Hours 30