MBA - General
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - General
Attend Full-Time or Part-Time, Fully Online or Hybrid
available in 36-credit or 48-credit programs
The College of Business offers a general MBA degree, with the option to attend fully online or in a hybrid format.
The MBA degree prepares students, who may or may not have a background in business, for careers in strategic management of businesses, health care organizations, government agencies, and non-profit enterprises. The degree will equip students with the theories, methods and systems needed for the strategic analysis, development, execution and measurement of various enterprises. It will also include broad skills and knowledge in business, accounting, finance, marketing, operations, management, and leadership.
Applicants with a previous bachelors in business management or business administration qualify for the 36 credit program.
Students complete a general business program, or can choose to concentrate in Innovation or Operations Analytics. Students in the general MBA program can choose any graduate business electives, provided that they meet the prerequisite requirement. This allows students to design a unique MBA program that best suits their professional goals.
COmplete your mba on your time
Whether you're looking for the convenience of a fully online experience or the connection of a hybrid format, our MBA program offers the flexibility, leadership training, and business expertise to move your career forward.
Application deadlines
SUMMER 2025 (Domestic): March 15, 2025 | FALL 2025 (Domestic): July 15, 2025 | FALL 2025 (International): July 1, 2025
MBA - General At-a-Glance
- 36-48 credits
- Attend full-time or part-time
- Choose a fully online or hybrid program
- Classes offered in Fall and Spring semesters as well as 3-week Winter term and two 6-week summer sessions
- Time to completion for full time students is typically 12-18 months
- Applicants with an undergraduate degree in business management may qualify for a 36-credit track program
- No work experience is required
- GMAT optional
36-Credit MBA Program
Students who have earned a Bachelor’s Degree in business are eligible to apply for a 36 credit track. Students will take 12 three-credit courses, which includes six required core courses and six elective courses. Five of the six elective courses must be taken in the respective degree subject area or from one of the concentrations.
*Students will not take the following core courses: MBA 502, 504, 505, 589, or 592.
48-Credit MBA Program
Students who have earned a Bachelor’s Degree in a non-business disipline are eligible to apply for the 48 credit track. The curriculum includes 16 three-credit courses which includes eleven required core classes and five electives, which must be in the area of your degree program or from one of the areas of concentration.
CURRICULUM
Admitted students will take 36 to 48 credits.
Required Courses - All 3 Credits
*Students in the 48 credit track program must take these core classes
- MBA 502: Finance*
- MBA 503: Data Analysis and Decision Making
- MBA 504: Financial Accounting*
- MBA 505: Marketing*
- MBA 592: Organizational Behavior*
- MBA 506: Leadership, Team Effectiveness and Communications
- MBA 507: Ethics in Management
- MBA 511: Technological Innovations OR BUS 510: Biotechnology Enterprises 1: Finance & Operations
- MBA 543: Business Analytics
- MBA 589: Operations Management*
- MBA 512: Business Planning and Strategic Management (Capstone)
Electives
- All students are required to take five 500-level MBA program elective courses.
- Students in the MBA generalist program can choose any graduate business electives, provided that they meet the prerequisite requirement.
- Students in the generalist program cannot choose more than 2 courses from each of the following areas: FIN, MKT, HRM, HAS, HHH, HPH.
- Option to concentrate in Innovation or Operations Analytics.
- Elective choices may be found in the graduate catalog.
“The graduate program at Stony Brook University elevated my career 100%. Earning my MBA was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, and throughout the journey, I gained valuable insights about myself. The program provided me with advanced business knowledge and leadership skills, making me a stronger asset in the corporate world. Beyond expanding my expertise, it also allowed me to grow my professional network. This degree represents my commitment to growth and readiness for higher-level roles with greater responsibility – something that holds true in my role today.”
Marina Magoulas, MBA '22
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the Student Financial Services website for details on tuition rates and fees for New York State residents and non-residents, both for full-time and per credit rates. Tuition and fee billing rates are subject to change.
Admissions Criteria
Visit the College of Business Graduate Admissions page to learn about criterial required for admissions consideration to the MBA - General program.
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Take the first step toward advancing your career by starting your application for the MBA-General today. Gain the skills and knowledge needed to make data-driven decisions and drive impactful business solutions.
Have More Questions?
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions for applicants. If you need academic guidance and assistance with the application process, reach out to our Office of Student Services (OSS). For questions about which graduate program is the best for you, please contact us to schedule a meetingwith our graduate admissions and advising team.
