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Overview
Graduates of the Alfred MBA-Business Administration track are prepared to enter management roles in a variety of business settings, and to ethically lead, inspire, and be an agent of change in the fast-paced business world of the 21st century. The MBA prepares students with the knowledge and skills increasingly viewed as critical for business success, especially the growing need for knowledge of sustainability practices in MBA education.
The MBA curriculum has three components: undergraduate-level foundation courses, graduate business core courses, and graduate electives. The 18 credits of foundation courses introduce the functional areas of business practice. These courses are completed at the undergraduate level prior to starting the program, or as part of the program. Typically, students who have an undergraduate major or minor in a business field have already completed foundation requirements and may be able to complete the graduate courses (core and electives) in one year of full-time study. Students without prior foundation courses can be accepted into the MBA program and begin the program by taking foundation courses prior to moving into the graduate coursework.
MBA Foundation Courses (Undergraduate Pre-requisites)
Foundation course requirements can be filled in the following ways:
- Undergraduate business degree (major or minor)
- Undergraduate courses at Alfred University
- Undergraduate business courses from accredited universities
- Online business foundations courses from Open SUNY
- Approved MOOCs (Stanford, MIT, etc.) with completion certificates
- The student may also test out of the course requirement through arrangements with AU faculty members to demonstrate mastery of foundation knowledge
The graduate courses for the MBA-Business Administration consist of the Graduate Core and Electives. The core courses impart knowledge and skills increasingly viewed by employers as critical for business success. These courses focus on professional skills which build a sustainable workforce and which sustain businesses into the future. The MBA capstone course provides an advanced professional experience integrating management skills through team consultation with business clients to produce innovative solutions to business questions.
MBA Graduate Core
The graduate courses for the MBA-Business Administration consist of the Graduate Core and Electives. The core courses impart knowledge and skills increasingly viewed by employers as critical for business success. These courses focus on professional skills which build a sustainable workforce and which sustain businesses into the future. The MBA capstone course provides an advanced professional experience integrating management skills through team consultation with business clients to produce innovative solutions to business questions.
Full and Part-Time Study
Students may attend the MBA program on a part-time or full-time basis. Full-time is defined as 12-18 credits per semester. The MBA program is designed so that full- time students who have met foundations requirements can complete the 31 credits of graduate coursework in one academic year. Full-time students who need to complete undergraduate foundation courses will require up to 49 credits (18 credits of foundations + 31 graduate MBA credits), depending on their undergraduate preparation. Typical schedules for full-time students are shown below.
Fall Semester – Business Administration Track
Spring Semester – Business Administration Track
Part-time students can finish the 31 credit-hour program in a minimum of four semesters. Many courses are offered during summer and winter (Allen) term, which provides additional flexibility. Many MBA classes are offered in a low residency format, with a combination of online, hybrid online and some courses with weekend intensive instruction. Part-time students whose program of study requires more than 31 credit hours to complete undergraduate foundations will need more time to complete the degree requirements. Students may begin part-time study without formal application to the program, but can complete a maximum of 12 credit hours as a non-matriculated student.