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.
Admission Requirements
1. Completed undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university
2. 3.0 out of 4.0 grade point average
3. Resume
4. Letter of intent including professional objectives and career goals
5. 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.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
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
Required Courses (24 credit hours)
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
BUS666 INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS612 ACCOUNTING INFORMATION FOR DECISION MAKING | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS624 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS IN A DIGITAL WORLD | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS630 MARKETING STRATEGY | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS640 STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS660 MANAGERIAL ANALYTICS AND DECISION MAKING | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS715 MANAGEMENT STRATEGY | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS690 MASTER'S PROJECT | 3 - Credit Hours
Electives (6 credit hours)
Complete at least 2 of the following Courses:
BUS500 MARKETING OF SERVICES | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS519 COMMUNICATION FOR LEADERS AND MANAGERS | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS535 SMALL-BUSINESS OPERATIONS | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS537 ANATOMY OF BANKING | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS688 LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS712 MANAGING PROGRAM EVALUATION | 3 - Credit Hours
30 Total Credit Hours