MBA Programs

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs at Binghamton University

Binghamton University’s STEM-designated Master of Business Administration (MBA) combines a data- and technology-driven curriculum with the flexibility to choose a pathway that fits your academic background and goals. Offered through the nationally ranked, AACSB-accredited School of Management, our MBA can be completed in as little as one year, through a traditional two-year format, or as part of an accelerated pathway for eligible Binghamton University students. 

Find your MBA pathway

Your background	Best-fit pathway	Time to MBA
Non-business or non-AACSB bachelor's degree, or business bachelor's from over 5 years ago	Two-Year MBA	2 years
Non-business or non-AACSB bachelor's degree, or business bachelor's from over 5 years ago + have taken microeconomics and statistics before enrolling	One-Year MBA	12 months
AACSB business/accounting bachelor's degree within last 5 years	One-Year MBA	9 months
Current Binghamton SOM undergraduate student	Accelerated MBA	4+1
Current Binghamton Harpur undergraduate student	Accelerated MBA	4+1
Current Binghamton Watson undergraduate student	Accelerated MBA	4+1
Current Binghamton PharmD student	PharmD-MBA	5-year dual degree

Why earn your MBA at Binghamton? 

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, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, and Leadership and Consulting. 

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. 

Career Support 

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. 

MBA Admissions Requirements

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. For admissions requirements specific to each program, please visit our Graduate Admissions website. 

Microsoft Excel Prerequisite 

Excel proficiency is expected of all incoming students. This includes knowledge of tools such as VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and PivotCharts.

Students must successfully complete Excel for Data Analytics Crash Course 1 (introductory) offered through Harpur Edge. Students enrolled at Binghamton University can take this skills badge free of charge.

If unable to attend one of the many sessions offered through Harpur Edge, the Microsoft Excel certificate, Exam MO-211: Microsoft Excel Expert ($100), can be taken instead. 

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.

MBA Tuition

For information about the costs associated with each of our MBA programs, visit the Binghamton University Student Accounts website. 

Teaching Assistant & Graduate Assistant Positions

All admitted students can apply for assistantship and teaching assistant positions once they are enrolled. Enrolled students can access postings on Handshake. These positions are limited and not guaranteed.