Program Strengths:
Key attributes like real-world learning, community and economic impact, and the global nature of our programs give our UB MBA graduates an edge--positioning them for success in the world of business.
LeaderCORE enhances the UB MBA experience by providing students with an opportunity to study and navigate real-world business situations while concurrently working on the development of a set of clearly identified management competencies. Throughout the MBA program, this real-world focus is paramount, with emphasis on the skills employers have identified as critical for future leaders. Our goal is to help our graduates transition seamlessly from business school to leadership-track careers.
Notable Institutes, Centers of Excellence, Partnerships with Industry and Academia:
http://mgt.buffalo.edu/entrepreneurship/cel
M&T Bank
Renowned Professors:
Nallan Suresh - Supply Chains; Jerry Newman - Workforce Management; Arun Jain - Marketing Research; Ken Kim, Kee Chung - Finance; Raghav Rao - Information Assurance
Leadership and management skills in high pressure situations:
LeaderCORE program introduced in fall 2011 leads to certification process for those who choose to participate. See: http://mgt.buffalo.edu/programs/mba/leadercore
Internships:
Many valuable internship opportunities available through 300-400 companies that work with the school on a regular basis. Particularly strong relationships with international banks, with opportunity to learn specialized programs unique to their operations.
Practical experience during curriculum:
Evaluation of distressed companies and presentation to panel of business experts. Live product marketing case in core course - last few years have included SMART car, GM Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle, and Roto Hada Labo face cream. All first-year teams have a corporate connection, visit their companies and do an Organizational Behavior project.
Consulting Opportunities:
Consulting class is offered and student have recently started a consulting club focusing on not-for-profits.
Career Services:
The UB School of Management has one of the top rated career resource centers in the country with extensive programming to assist students in developing career skills.
Joint-Degree Programs:
• Engineering
• Law
• Medicine
• Other
Professional & Academic Clubs & Organizations:
Accreditation:
AACSB
Exchange Programs:
Yes
Lifestyle
Housing
Campus Housing Available:
Yes
Married Student Campus Housing Available:
Yes
% of Full-Time Students Living On-Campus:
Estimated Housing Costs per Month $ :
700
Recommended Annual Budget $ :
20,000
Social/Cultural Clubs & Organizations:
The Graduate Management Association runs social and community service events for the MBAs. Many campus-wide clubs provide a host of opportunities for student involvement in everything from skiing to community service, to cross-cultural or religious interests.
Employment Offers:
Percent (%) students who received their first job offer
within three months of graduation:
82
% Post-MBA Job Function:
Consulting
13
Finance/Private Equity/Investment
34
Marketing
33
Operations/Manufacturing/Supply Chain
9
Other
23
% Post-MBA Job Industry:
Banking/Finance
20
Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical
4
Consumer Goods
25
Government- National
9
Manufacturing- Other
22
Oil/Gas/Mining
2
Publishing/Broadcasting/Media
7
Major Employers:
Citi, VWR, Rich Products, Fisher-Price, M&T Bank
Average Starting Salary & Bonus:
To nearest $1000 USD
58,209
Percent (%) Post-MBA Job Regions
% Africa:
% Asia:
% Eastern Europe:
% Latin America & the Caribbean:
% Middle East:
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% Oceania:
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Address:
203 Alfiero Center Buffalo, NY 14260
Country:
USA
Phone:
716-645-3204
Fax:
716-645-2341
Size of Nearest City:
Medium
City Population:
300000
Nearest Major City:
Toronto, NYC, Rochester NY
Do you need a car?:
No
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