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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 option (for all UG majors)  - available to students of all undergraduate majors. Prerequisite coursework in Excel (or an Excel certification) is required.
• 12-Month STEM MBA option (for UG non-business majors) - available to students who did not receive an undergraduate degree in business. Prerequisite coursework in statistics, economics and Excel (or an Excel certification) is required.
• 9-Month STEM MBA option (for UG 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 Excel (or an Excel certification) is required.
• SOM/STEM MBA 4+1 program (current SOM UG) - available to current °®¶¹´«Ã½ business administration undergraduates in the School of Management.
• Harpur/STEM MBA 4+1 program (current Harpur UG) - available to current °®¶¹´«Ã½ undergraduates in Harpur College of Arts and Sciences. Prerequisite coursework in statistics, economics and Excel (or an Excel certification) is required.
• Watson/STEM MBA 4+1 program (current Watson UG) - available to current °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 program - 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 mpianella@binghamton.edu to learn more!

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What STEM means for °®¶¹´«Ã½'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. 

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Why a °®¶¹´«Ã½ MBA?

The world depends on organizations of all kinds to deliver its needs. Those organizations need strategic and ethical leaders. That’s where °®¶¹´«Ã½ comes in.

The °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 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  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.

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Admissions Requirements

For admissions requiremesnts 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.

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Want to learn more?

For more information on °®¶¹´«Ã½ admission requirements or to begin your application, visit the Graduate School website.