MBA | School of Management

Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is STEM-certified, nationally-ranked and AACSB-accredited. With data and technology at the forefront of all our flexible
program options, graduates leave prepared to meet the needs of an evolving business
world.

How to apply

There are different ways to apply depending on which program you’re applying for.

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Looking to gain a competitive edge in the job market? The School of Management has
MBA program options designed for students of all academic backgrounds.

All programs can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. A part-time program
schedule will extend the length of the program.

• Four-Semester STEM MBA (for UG non-business or non-AACSB majors)  – available to students who did not receive an undergraduate degree in business or
  accounting, those that received an undergraduate degree in business or accounting,
  but not from an AACSB accredited school; or those that received an undergraduate degree
  in business or accounting from an AACSB accredited school, but more than five years
  ago. Prerequisite: an Excel certification is required.
• 1-Year (12-Month) STEM MBA (for UG non-business or non-AACSB majors) available to students who did not receive an undergraduate degree in business or
  accounting, those that received an undergraduate degree in business or accounting,
  but not from an AACSB accredited school; or those that received an undergraduate degree
  in business or accounting from an AACSB accredited school, but more than five years
  ago. Prerequisite coursework in statistics, economics and Excel, or an Excel certification,
  is required.
• 1-Year (9-Month) STEM MBA (for UG AACSB business majors) – available to students who have earned a bachelor’s degree in business or accounting
  from an AACSB-accredited school within the last five years. Prerequisite coursework
  in Excel (i.e., CQS 311), or an Excel certification is required.
• SOM/STEM MBA 4+1 (for current SOM UG BSBA) – available to current Binghamton University BS Business Administration students in
  the School of Management. SOM BS Accounting students should apply for the 1-year (9-month)
  option.
• Harpur/STEM MBA 4+1 (for current Harpur UG) – available to current Binghamton University undergraduates in Harpur College of
  Arts and Sciences. Undergraduate coursework in statistics, economics and Excel (or
  an Excel certification) is a pre-requisite or co-requisite to graduate classes. 
• Watson/STEM MBA 4+1 (for current Watson UG) – available to current Binghamton University undergraduates in the Thomas J. Watson
  College of Engineering and Applied Science. Prerequisite coursework in statistics,
  economics and Excel, or an Excel certification, is required.
• PharmD-MBA Dual Degree  – a unique 5-year journey that will award you both a Doctor of Pharmacy and a Master
  of Business Administration degree.

Not sure which option is the right fit for you? Contact Molly Pianella at [email protected] to learn more!

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What STEM means for Binghamton’s MBA

All of our MBA program options have STEM-designation due to their strong focus on
quantitative and management sciences. STEM-designated degrees offer students the possibility
of academic advancement and employment security.

The STEM-designation is particularly beneficial for international students looking
for work in the U.S. Traditionally, with an F-1 visa, graduates are eligible for up
to 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) once a degree program is completed.
With the STEM-designation, students can apply to extend the OPT period for an additional
24 months. 

Why a Binghamton MBA?

The world depends on organizations of all kinds to deliver its needs. Those organizations
need strategic and ethical leaders. That’s where Binghamton comes in.

The Binghamton University School of Management is consistently ranked among the best business schools in the nation. We’ve made it our mission to keep our curriculum relevant and cutting-edge, while
ensuring foundational management skills are at the core of everything we teach.

As a public business school, we’re focused on accessibility. We believe earning a
business education shouldn’t mean paying an excessive price. With affordable offerings,
we are here to help motivated and hard-working individuals earn a business education
that is both top-ranked and obtainable.

The curriculum of our AACSB-accredited MBA program covers all the effective foundational areas of business, meaning you’ll
get an in-depth look at how all the aspects of an organization work together. This
big picture perspective will be vital as you move up in your career.

Our electives are rooted in today’s most pressing topics, allowing you to see how organizations
will need to adjust to stay relevant in an economy driven by data analysis and rapidly
advancing technology. You can declare a concentration in Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Leadership/Consulting
and Supply Chain Management*.

*Supply Chain Management is only available for students who entered their graduate
year prior to summer 2024.

Professional Development

Over 80 percent of our recent MBA graduates received a full-time job offer within
three months of graduation, and have gone on to work at places like American Express,
Citi, Deloitte, EY, Goldman Sachs, Grant Thornton, Horizon Media, Jefferies, JP Morgan,
KPMG, Microsoft, Protiviti, Publicis, Mazda Motors, Morgan Stanley, PwC and RSM.

Our School of Management Career Services Office is one of the most effective resources we offer to students, ensuring that the right
connections are made before graduation. The office provides a wide array of services,
including one-on-one career counseling, professional development workshops, mock interviews
and career and alumni mentoring and networking events. 

Teaching Assistant and Graduate Assistant positions

All eligible applicants for admission are considered for assistantship positions within
the academic area that they are applying to during the admissions process. The department
evaluates all their existing and incoming graduate students and then decides who to
award an assistantship to. Essentially everyone that is eligible for admission along
with current students are considered for assistantships.

How to become a Graduate Assistant

Admissions Requirements

For admissions requirements specific to each program, please visit the individual
program pages. GMAT and/or GRE test scores are encouraged, but not required as part
of the MBA and MS Accounting program application. Well-developed English and computer
skills, as well as a working knowledge of calculus, are beneficial. 

International students

We welcome international students to apply to our STEM MBA program. To find out about
the admissions requirements and more important information, visit our International Students page.