Learn How to Succeed in the Business World
The bachelor's in business administration program at UAlbany will increase your understanding of fundamental business concepts and provide you with practical skills in your chosen area of concentration.
Available concentrations include the financial analyst honors program, information systems and business analytics, and marketing. Many combined concentrations are also offered, including entrepreneurship and management.
AACSB Accreditation
The School of Business maintains dual accreditation in business administration and accounting through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – the hallmark of excellence in management education. As the highest achievement standard for business schools worldwide, it denotes top-quality teaching and meaningful student-faculty interactions. See UAlbany's member page.
Student Learning Objectives
Learning objectives that UAlbany students are expected to attain through their course of study within their academic program.
Bachelor of Science
- Students will be able to show comprehension of 3-5 key concepts from Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Finance, Accounting, Law, and IT Management.
- Students will be able to understand the ethical, sustainability and leadership issues faced by managers within functional areas and propose solutions for managing these issues.
- Be able to communicate competently in a business environment through effective writing and presentation skills.
- Students will be able to understand the effects of globalization, multiculturalism, and diversity on company performance, management and employee behavior, and team dynamics/efficacy.
- Students will be able to understand the applications of information to business functions and be able to use information technology applications effectively.
- Be able to analyze a business problem to arrive at an effective solution.