University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Dual Degree - Bachelor of Science & Master of Science - Finance

The Business Administration program provides a comprehensive foundation in key business disciplines: marketing, finance, operations, management, technology, data analytics, and organizational behavior. Students develop crucial skills in communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and team leadership.

The curriculum integrates real-world case studies, offering practical application and challenging students to analyze complex business scenarios.

Specialization options allow for focused study in a chosen area. Students typically select a concentration (or two) during their junior and senior years, taking a series of advanced courses within that field.

Specialization Options

• Data Analytics: Apply advanced methods and models to business challenges, mastering data analysis, manipulation, and inference.
• Entrepreneurship: Develop creative thinking skills, learn to launch a business, and apply entrepreneurial principles within larger organizations.
• Financial Analysis: Gain expertise in financial statement preparation, cash flow analysis, and risk/return assessment for capital investments.
• Human Resource Management: Master effective leadership and motivational strategies for recruiting, developing, and retaining employees.
• International Business: Develop a global perspective on economics, trade, corporate cultures, international marketing, and finance.
• Management Information Systems: Solve business problems using technology, including databases, networks, cloud technologies, and programming languages.
• Marketing: Prepare for sales or marketing careers by learning about marketing program development, consumer behavior, digital marketing, and brand management.
• Operations and Supply Chain Management: Study strategic quality management, optimal supply chain configurations, and modern project management techniques.