MBA Program Stats

Annual Tuition: $38,058

Annual Tuition Non-Resident: $56,383

Acceptance Rate: 66%

Full-Time Enrollment: 182

Average GPA: 3.39

Median GMAT: 620

Median GRE: 306

International: 9%

Minority: 24%

Female: 40%

Male: 60%

Average Age: 25

What You Need To Know

Located between the financial centers of New York, Toronto, and Chicago and right next to Lake Erie, the University at Buffalo School of Management has built an impressive reputation as one of the top B-Schools, offering an MBA since 1923. Buffalo is the perfect location to get a business degree in a city known for its food (home of the buffalo wings), culture, and sports with four distinct seasons.

“In addition to the recent economic renaissance and startup boom in the Western New York area, there is also a presence of various economic development programs that are helping to accelerate this entrepreneurial ecosystem and helping startups drive growth. This flourishing space makes Buffalo the perfect location to launch a business, and the Buffalo community wants to see startups succeed and grow their ventures,” says Alisa Franasiak (‘24) on Buffalo’s website.

Academics And Programs

The 2-year UB MBA covers 60 credit hours, comprising 27 core course credits, 3 internship credits, and 30 elective credits.

In their first year, UB MBAs strengthen their understanding of core business with real-life scenarios and team-based learning. Their second year is a chance to channel that knowledge into a targeted direction – with the choice to deep dive into specific concentrations including Analytics Finance, Healthcare Management, Information Security Management, Information Systems & E-Business, International Management, Management Consulting, Marketing Management, and Operations & Supply Chain Management.

Unique to the UB MBA is LeaderCORE, which focuses on developing the skills employers identify as critical for future leaders. Students concentrate on developing their competencies in thinking, motivation and people. This culminates in a certification and micro-credential that is well received by industry leaders.

“I was extremely impressed with the content and structure of the program and even more impressed with the quality of the students who were graduating from the program. I have been exposed to many different executive leadership programs over my 35 years in business and I can say that the UB program is the most comprehensive and impressive program I have seen,” says CEO of Moog Inc. John Scanell on Buffalo’s site.

Outside of the required curriculum, students have many avenues of resources and support.

“Another course that is offered as an elective is Entrepreneurship Lab, or ‘Elab’ where students can develop their entrepreneurial ideas into new businesses and seek seed funding. In addition to coursework, you also have access to Blackstone Launchpad, which is an entrepreneurship program at UB. They have various resources for students looking to start a business such as hosting competitions where students can earn early-stage funding to get their ideas off the ground. They also have venture coaches who advise students on developing and growing their businesses. You also have access to an extensive alumni network, many of whom have launched successful businesses, that you can tap into for mentorship or advice when starting your new venture,” says Franasiak.

UB offers a variety of labs, clubs, seminars, conferences, team-based development opportunities, and competitions regionally and nationally.

Career Stats

SUNY Buffalo MBA Compensation Statistics

Compensation	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Average Base Salary	$ 66,009	$ 68,840	$ 61,301	$ 60,751	$ 61,800

Buffalo MBA Graduate Employment Offers

Employment Offers	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
% of MBAs with Job Offer 3 months post Graduation	90%	88%	85%	90%	81%

Industry Choices of Buffalo MBAs

Industry	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
Consulting		5%	7%	8%
Consumer Products/Retail	2%	9%	11%	22%	9%
Energy	2%		4%	2%	2%
Financial Services	19%	13%	18%	18%	27%
Healthcare/Pharma/BioTech	11%	18%	14%	10%	9%
Government		3%	6%	2%
Hospitality	9%	12%
Manufacturing	21%	13%	14%	12%	18%
Media/Entertainment			6%	7%	2%
Nonprofit	4%	2%	3%	3%
Nonprofit/Govt
Other	2%	9%	5%	8%	9%
Real Estate	2%	2%	5%		2%
Technology	19%	7%	7%	8%	9%
Transportation	9%	7%

Top Hiring Companies of Buffalo MBA Grads

EMPLOYER	2018	2017	2016
Citi	3	3	5
Rich Products			4
Mentholatum			3
Kaleida			2
M&T Bank	2	4	2
Walt Disney Co.			2
Delaware North	7	3
Roswell Park Cancer Institute		3
General Dynamic Electric Boat		2
Deloitte	2
Elmhurst Milked	2
Huron Consulting	2
Independent Health	2

Admissions For UB School of Management

From The UB School of Management

The UB MBA

The UB MBA program has been preparing students for leadership positions in management since 1931. We combine a foundation-building core with flexible, career-targeted electives. Add to this the practice of learning at three levels—inside, alongside and outside the classroom—and award-winning programs like LeaderCORE™ and Corporate Champions, you have an unbeatable experience.

In our twenty-one month full-time campus-based immersive program, you have an opportunity to choose from many concentrations including analytics, finance, healthcare management, information systems, international management, consulting, marketing or supply chain and operations. In addition, we offer collaborative MBA degrees including MArch/MBA, AuD/MBA, DDS/MBA, JD/MBA, MD/MBA, MPH/MBA, MSW/MBA, PharmD/MBA, an Engineering/MBA in several different engineering disciplines, as well as a Resident/MBA for residents and fellows in UB graduate medical education.

Our dedicated Career Resource Center, available exclusively for School of Management students, provides career preparation, job and internship opportunities, and networking specifically for UB MBAs. See what firms are recruiting UB School of Management students.

It’s not just about technical skills: through our integrated MBA curriculum, focus on your personal and professional development in competencies like teamwork, communications skills, and leadership, and work with experienced executives for advice, mentoring and best practices.

Open doors mean a lot here. Access is a hallmark of the UB School of Management. You’re on a first name basis with world-renowned faculty who work with you in, alongside and outside of the classroom. Expand your professional network with over 44,000 School of Management and over 287,000 University at Buffalo alumni through conferences and events, and with our many corporate partners who support the UB MBA program. Be supported with personal relationships with professional academic and career teams who are with you for your whole UB journey.

To help offset our already competitive tuition cost, we offer assistantships, fellowships and scholarships for highly qualified MBA applicants. Both domestic and international applicants are considered for these opportunities. Awards range from partial to full tuition and fees.

“I was seeking to make a career change and knew and MBA from UB would enhance my competitiveness in the job market. Jacob Little, MBA Candidate ‘22

Visit us at management.buffalo.edu/mba to apply or learn more about the UB MBA program.

Specialized Masters of Science Programs

The UB School of Management’s Master of Science programs offer in-depth study in a focused graduate-level education to put you on the fast track to leadership positions in your desired management field.

Master of Science in Accounting

We offer a highly competitive Master of Accounting program with a 100% employment rate. If you’re a student or professional with an undergraduate accounting degree from a U.S. college or university and you wish to enhance your technical and professional skills through completion of an advanced degree in accounting, our Master of Science in Accounting program is for you. Our graduates earn positions in companies such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, KPMG and Deloitte.

The one-year full-time curriculum, together with most undergraduate accounting programs, satisfies the 150-hour educational requirement for certification and licensure as a certified public accountant (CPA). This is the educational standard advocated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) that is required in most states.

Visit us at management.buffalo.edu/ms to apply or learn more about the UB Masters of Science in Accounting.

Master of Science in Business Analytics

International candidates: The UB MS Business Analytics degree qualifies as a STEM-designated program, which provides an additional 24 months Optional Practical Training (OPT) for international F-1 visa holders who either enroll in the program starting in Fall 2021 or later.

With a Master of Science in Business Analytics from the UB School of Management, you’ll gain a combination of technical, managerial and communication skills, allowing you to rise to leadership positions in organizations worldwide.

Take advantage of the overwhelming demand for data analysts in every industry by focusing on the skills the employers want: data-driven decision-making, data visualization and business intelligence. Beyond technical skills, employers say storytelling is both the most critical and frequently missing skill in the analytics toolset. Storytelling is what turns data scientists into leaders who solve business problems.

Our unique combination of coursework means you will graduate with a strong foundation of knowledge and applied experience, with the ability to listen to and tell the story of your data, positioning you to become a trusted advisor to senior management.

Visit management.buffalo.edu/ms to apply or learn more about the UB Masters of Science in Business Analytics.

Master of Science in Finance

International candidates: The UB MS Finance degree qualifies as a STEM-designated program in Financial Mathematics, which provides an additional 24 months Optional Practical Training (OPT) for international F-1 visa holders who either enroll in the program starting in Fall 2016 or later, or who graduate from the program in February 2017 or later.

Our STEM-designated Master of Finance program is flexible to your needs: you may opt for either a fall or spring start. It has two tracks, Quantitative Finance and Financial Risk Management, to provide you with the combination of strong analytical skills, academic training and practical tools that financial market employers are seeking in their ideal candidates. Our graduates earn positions in companies such as Goldman Sachs, Bloomberg and Citi.

Visit us at management.buffalo.edu/ms to apply or learn more about the UB Masters of Science in Finance.

Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MIS)

International candidates: The UB MS MIS degree qualifies as a STEM-designated program, which provides an additional 24 months Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 visa holders who began the program in fall 2015 or later.

Our MSMIS program is a full-time, one-year program with a career placement track record that sees our graduates earning positions in companies such as Google and Amazon. You’ll learn to identify problems and leverage technology to develop solutions and realize strategic opportunities in any business worldwide. While there is a heavy technical component in the coursework, the UB MSMIS program also provides you with the broad perspective you need to advance in your careers, whether it is leading a technical or business team.

Visit us at management.buffalo.edu/ms to apply or learn more about the UB Masters of Science in MIS.

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Essay Questions For UB School of Management

Two personal statements are required for MBA admissions consideration:

Describe your short-term and long-term career objectives. Be as specific as you can concerning the types of positions and responsibility levels to which you aspire. Describe how earning the UB MBA will help you achieve your goals.
Submit a response to ONE of the following three topics:
- Describe a time you were leading a group that faced a significant problem. How were you able to resolve it in a positive manner?
- Describe a time when your ethics were challenged. How did you deal with the situation and what did you learn from it?
- Describe a time when you had a significant misunderstanding with someone from a different background or culture. How did you resolve the misunderstanding?

Each personal statement should be uploaded as a PDF. Document length for each statement should be approximately 700 words.