Business Administration

Contact Information

phone: (716) 839-8285
daemen.edu/business

Chair

Dr. Tito Rodriguez
(716) 839-8285

Degrees Offered

Certificate Programs

Accreditation Information

Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in Business Administration is an accredited program. You can find Business accreditation information in our catalog.

Mission

In support of Daemen University’s mission to prepare students for life and leadership in a complex multicultural world, the University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to provide business perspective and expertise to facilitate sustained economic growth in local and global communities. The program relies on experienced faculty who incorporate collaborative and integrative teaching methods necessary for the development of outstanding, ethical business leaders. The MBA program inspires graduates to become responsible and resourceful global citizens.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will investigate theories, concepts, and best practices within the context of integrated processes.
  • Students will leverage technology and resources to analyze complex business problems and formulate innovative strategies.
  • Students will apply change management theories and evaluate leadership techniques.
  • Students will research the larger global, ethical, political, and legal environment of business to recommend specific and sustainable management decisions.

Admission Requirements

  • Complete the online application.
  • Submit a written statement from the applicant which describes the applicant’s interest in the MBA program.
  • Provide a resume of professional experience.
  • Have two letters of recommendation from an employer, professional colleague, or academic professor sent to the university.
  • Send to Daemen University, official transcript(s) from all accredited colleges or universities attended, indicating the award of an undergraduate degree (international applicants must submit foreign transcripts in the original language and an English copy).

Prerequisites

  • Applicants with a GPA of 2.7 or higher will be considered for admittance. Applicants may be provisionally admitted to the program, and if so, may take no more than six graduate core credits toward the MBA degree until completion of the required foundation coursework, with a grade of B or higher.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed an accounting or business undergraduate degree at an accredited university or college (minimum GPA in business courses of 3.0), or hold a bachelor’s degree in an academic discipline other than business and must possess a minimum of 30 business related course credits with a grade of B or better.
    • The following courses must be included in the 30-credit requirement and must be completed by the beginning of the second semester of MBA study:
      • Financial Accounting
      • Managerial Accounting
      • Economics
      • Finance
      • Statistics
    • Daemen provides several flexible options to complete your prerequisite coursework; the exact number and type of courses are to be determined by the program director during the application process.

MBA Graduation Requirements

  1. Earn 36 credit hours
  2. Earn an overall program GPA of 3.0 (letter grade of B) or better is required to remain in the program and to be able to graduate. Courses with grades below a letter grade of B have to be approved by the program director to count toward the MBA graduation requirements. Re-take of courses below a letter grade of B may be required.
  3. File an Application for Degree form with the Registrar’s Office at the onset of the final term of study. The application form is accessible on the Registrar’s web page and is required to graduate.