STEM MBA — Curriculum
At UB, our STEM MBA program establishes you as a well-rounded industry expert — preparing you to master today's data-driven economy by blending core business principles with advanced technical and analytical coursework. Through a dynamic curriculum, you'll build expertise in key areas such as financial management, data analytics, information systems, leadership, and global project management.
Curriculum - 36 credits
Core courses - 18 credits
| Course |
|
Credits |
| ACCT 570 |
Accounting Analytics |
3 |
| FIN 505 |
Advanced Financial Management and Policy |
3 |
| ITKM 505 |
Information Systems and Knowledge Management |
3 |
| MGMT 505 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 |
| MGMT 555 |
Global Program and Project Management |
3 |
| MKTG 525 |
Data-Driven Marketing |
3 |
Specialized courses (choose any 3 courses for a total of 9 credits)
Analytics track:
| Course |
|
Credits |
| ITKM 548 |
Introduction to Business Analytics |
3 |
| ITKM 549 |
Technical Concepts for Analytics Professionals |
3 |
| ITKM 560 |
Foundations in Advanced Business Analytics |
3 |
Finance track:
| Course |
|
Credits |
| FIN 520 |
Investment Analysis |
3 |
| FIN 525 |
International Financial Management |
3 |
| FIN 540 |
Financial Analysis and Modeling |
3 |
| FIN 545 |
Financial Derivatives and Risk Management |
3 |
Capstone courses - 9 credits
Integration Course (required):
| Course |
|
Credits |
| BUCP 597 |
Integration and Application; Strategy |
3 |
Practicum (select one):
| Course |
|
Credits |
| MGMT 582 |
Innovation & Business Planning |
3 |
| BUCP 589 |
Cases in Economics & Ethics |
3 |
| BUCP 588 |
Research Methods for Business |
3 |
Experiential course (select one):
| Course |
|
Credits |
| MGMT 582 |
Innovation & Business Planning |
3 |
| BUCP 589 |
Cases in Economics & Ethics |
3 |
| BUCP 588 |
Research Methods for Business |
3 |
| BUCP 598 |
Thesis* |
3 |
| BUCP 599 |
Internship |
3 |
* Requires BUCP 588 as a prerequisite. Thesis advisors will be assigned by discipline.
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