Business Administration BS/Management Information Systems MS - Academic Experience

From real world challenges embedded in the curriculum to supervised research and projects on cutting-edge technology and analytic tools to help organizations solve problems to participation in student organizations, you will be deeply engaged in a vibrant and welcoming community that is focused on helping you achieve your career aspirations. In addition to classroom and club-related opportunities to develop your personal portfolio, you will have the opportunity to participate in many applied research or case competitions at UB as well as such activities hosted by other business schools and these activities which provide you access to executives and mentoring are central to developing your personal professional network that will serve you well beyond the completion of the program.

School of Management students, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, participate in internship and experiential learning opportunities. Our exclusive recruitment system, BizLink, is home to internship postings for our students. Every posting is pre-screened to ensure they are related to the curriculum and meaningful in nature. Students are also encouraged to participate in the Career Passport Program for additional engagement with employers and alumni. Programs such as Case Competitions and the Management Volunteer Program provide students with comprehensive and coordinated opportunities for career development, emphasizing interpersonal and social skills required for success in business. Accounting majors participate in our nationally recognized Free Tax Preparation program. These types of experiences are often sought after by employers in the recruitment process and are expected content on student resumes.

In an evolving global economy, there is no question that our best prepared students will bring an international perspective with them when they enter the job market. Not only will the experience provide valuable insight from a career perspective, but study abroad is a personally transformative experience. Whether you choose to participate in our School of Management faculty led study trips or from the vast menu of options through the UB Study Abroad Program, you are sure to find study abroad a life-changing experience. Students may participate in study trips at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Where passion and action meet, there are more than 20 School of Management clubs and associations open to our undergraduate and graduate students. Included in these are several national organizations. For more information, see our Student Clubs Directory for club websites and contact information.

See the UB Student Association for additional opportunities to become involved in the UB community.

See the School of Management Honors Program for Departmental Honors. Additionally, the top 10% of the undergraduate graduating and the top 20% of the graduate graduating classes are invited by Beta Gamma Sigma to join their premier honor society recognizing business excellence.

There are additional departmental honors and awards that are presented at the annual commencement ceremony.