Business Administration Syracuse Campus
Master of Business AdministrationAdvance your career, expand your network and build the skills to lead in today’s evolving business landscape. SUNY Oswego’s executive-style MBA program is designed for experienced professionals ready to take the next step without stepping away from their careers, combining flexibility, real-world application and leadership development to help you make an immediate impact in your organization and beyond.
Quick Facts
Overview
SUNY Oswego’s executive-style MBA is a cohort-based, hybrid program designed for professionals who want a high-impact graduate experience with real-world application. The program is best suited for individuals with an undergraduate degree in business or a related field and approximately five years of professional experience.
Courses are delivered in a six-week format, one at a time, allowing you to stay focused and make steady progress while balancing work and continuing your career. You’ll move through the program with a cohort of peers, building meaningful connections and a strong professional network.
The curriculum emphasizes applied learning, collaboration and strategic thinking, with opportunities to engage in discussions, case-based work and real-world projects you can directly apply to your career. A strong focus on data, technology and decision-making ensures you graduate with skills that are immediately relevant in today’s workplace.
In-person sessions at SUNY Oswego’s Syracuse Campus provide opportunities for collaboration, networking, hands-on learning and direct faculty engagement, while online components offer flexibility and accessibility.
An optional international experience, such as a program in South Korea, allows you to broaden your global perspective and understand business in a global context.
Curriculum
Masters of Business Administration
One course at a time. Maximum focus. Real progress.
Six-week courses are designed to help you stay engaged, retain knowledge and immediately apply what you learn.
Outcomes
Graduates of the MBA program will be able to:
- Analyze complex business challenges and develop strategic solutions
- Apply data-driven decision-making across business functions
- Lead teams and manage organizational change effectively
- Communicate ideas clearly to diverse stakeholders
- Integrate ethical and global perspectives into business decisions
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- Business Manager
- Operations Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Project Manager
- Executive Leadership Roles
Program Resources
MBA Information Sessions
Learn about our MBA programs through our information sessions today!
AACSB accredited
The SUNY Oswego College of Business and Entrepreneurship earned AACSB accreditation in 2002. Less than 5% of business schools worldwide have earned this distinction.
Built for Professionals
Evening schedule designed for full-time working adults and employer-friendly
Syracuse Location
Learn in downtown Syracuse, connected to regional employers
Cohort Experience
Join a selective cohort of professionals ready to lead, innovate and advance while building lasting connections
Optional Global Experience
Expand your perspective through international learning opportunities
Application Requirements
Official transcript
Submit official transcripts confirming your bachelor’s or master’s degree/advanced certificate. This includes graduate-level coursework or post-baccalaureate degree/certificate. U.S. transcripts must be sent directly from the granting institution (electronic or mail).
For credentials earned outside of the United States, we require students to provide a World Education Services (WES) Course by Course (ICAP) evaluation, an IEE Education Course Report (US), or TEC (formally known as SpanTran) Divisional Course Analysis. This evaluation ensures that we can provide quality assessment of coursework from all countries where various grading scales and languages may exist.
GPA
All applicants will be asked to supply transcripts that show evidence of overall undergraduate GPA. The average GPA of MBA applicants is approximately 3.2.
GMAT optional
GMAT scores are not required for an applicant to be considered for admission to the MBA program. MBA applicants who believe that a GMAT/GRE score would strengthen their credentials for admission to the MBA program have the option to submit a test score as part of their application package.
The College of Business and Entrepreneurship admissions committee, upon completion of its review of an application, may determine that a candidate’s profile needs strengthening for admission and may offer a deferral or a conditional admission that may include, among other things, required submission of a GMAT score.
Business essay
In 500–1000 words, describe your unique personal achievements relating to your academic interests, and include any experiences you feel have contributed to your educational and professional objectives, such as supervisory activities, program development, leadership activities, and special assignments. Explain what these achievements and experiences have meant to your professional growth, what you hope to achieve professionally in the next five years, what you expect out of your business degree, and how you will contribute to the classroom experiences. This essay should detail your reasoning for applying to SUNY Oswego and it will help the review team better understand your background and evaluate your application.
Department consultation
This is an opportunity to discuss earning your MBA degree with member of the College of Business and Entrepreneurship, as well as discuss course requirements for your preferred MBA program. An evaluation of your academic and professional history will determine prerequisite foundation requirements.
Resume
Include a professional resume or curriculum vitae that includes your academic history, professional background and any accomplishments of note. This document should provide details that support your admittance to the program.
Three letters of recommendation
Indicate three names with valid email addresses. We will send an email request directly to the references on your behalf. These references should be able to speak to your character, work ethic and abilities.
Application fee
Prospective students are charged a non-refundable $65 fee for processing the application.
International admissions
All international transcripts must be verified using one of the following methods as part of your application process:
- WES Course by Course (ICAP) evaluation,
- an IEE Education Course Report (US), or
- TEC (formally known as SpanTran) Divisional Course Analysis.
English Language Proficiency: Submit official TOEFL (79 overall, MBA 83) or IELTS (6.5) scores, unless exempt.
Visa and I-20 Documentation: After acceptance, upload your financial documents and passport copy to receive your Form I-20 for your visa application.
For more details, please visit Application Requirements for International Graduate Students.