Master of Business Administration (MBA) - General
Attend Full-Time or Part-Time, Fully Online or Hybrid
A 42 Credit Degree Program
The MBA - General program offers the most versatile and adaptable path to a premier graduate business education. Designed to accommodate students from all academic and professional backgrounds, this program prepares individuals for high-impact leadership roles without requiring prior business experience or a specific undergraduate degree. Whether your goal is to advance within your current organization, pivot into an entirely new sector, or step into executive leadership for the first time, our curriculum delivers the comprehensive toolkit necessary to succeed in a shifting global market.
This 42-credit program equips students with the advanced theories, analytical methods, and practical systems needed for the strategic analysis, execution, and measurement of modern enterprises. Beyond core technical proficiencies, the curriculum emphasizes broad executive skills across all foundational business disciplines, including advanced accounting, corporate finance, market strategy, operations management, and organizational leadership. Students engage with data-informed decision-making processes alongside people-centered management strategies, ensuring a holistic understanding of how operations ripple across an organization.
Flexibility is at the heart of the MBA - General. Students can choose to complete their degree fully online or in a dynamic hybrid format, with pacing options tailored for full-time or part-time study. Rather than locking you into a single track, the program lets you choose five electives across seven focus areas, from marketing and finance to analytics and entrepreneurship, so you can align your coursework directly with your specific career ambitions, building an MBA experience that best suits your professional goals.
42 Credits14 courses
Hybrid or Onlinestudy your way
16–24 monthsflexible pacing
AACSBtop-tier standard
Application Deadlines
FALL 2027 (Domestic): July 15, 2027 | FALL 2027 (International): May 1, 2027
Your MBA, Your Way
One MBA, Shaped Around Your Goals
The MBA - General provides a comprehensive foundation in business while giving you the flexibility to shape your degree around your goals. Through five electives spanning seven focus areas, you can build a program that reflects your professional interests, career goals, and evolving ambitions.
With flexible elective options and the choice of fully online or hybrid delivery, the program is designed to adapt to your schedule and professional objectives. Whether you're an emerging professional, an experienced manager, or a career changer, the MBA - General empowers you to build the knowledge and skills most relevant to your future.
MBA - General Program Details
- 42 credits across 14 courses
- Fully online or hybrid format
- Full-time or part-time pacing
- 5 electives across 7 areas
- Classes in Fall, Spring, Winter & Summer terms
- GMAT / GRE optional
- No work experience required
CURRICULUM
One streamlined 42-credit program for every student.
Core Curriculum — 27 Credits
- MBA 502: Finance
- MBA 503: Data Analysis and Decision Making
- MBA 504: Financial Accounting
- MBA 505: Marketing
- MBA 506: Leadership, Team Effectiveness and Communications
- MBA 507: Ethics in Management
- MBA 543: Business Analytics
- MBA 589: Operations Management
- MBA 512: Business Strategy (Capstone)
Business Electives — Choose 5 (15 Credits)
- Marketing & Brand Strategy (MKT 516, 519, 565, 567, 569)
- Finance & Capital Markets (FIN 545, 578)
- HR & Organizational Leadership (HRM 532, 533, 538, 547)
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation (BUS 554, 567; MBA 570, 571)
- Analytics, Data & Technology (MBA 511, 540, 553, 587, 588)
- Global & Public Sector (MBA 514, 515, 520)
- Applied Practice (MBA 522 Business Project, MBA 599 Internship)
*Curriculum is for students entering in Fall 2027.
The Skills That Move Careers Forward
A Leadership Edge for Tomorrow's Global Challenges
Our comprehensive curriculum bridges foundational core business competencies with modern strategic leadership. You will dive deep into real-world business case studies, building actionable technical knowledge alongside executive communication and decision-making skills. Whether managing complex supply chains, managing brand positions, or designing financial plans, you will develop the analytical agility necessary to confidently guide diverse organizations through rapidly evolving market shifts.
“My time in the MBA program overlapped with the start of my business. Many of the
exercises and group projects consisted of ‘building a start-up company’ and many real
life situations. I loved the projects where you were given a situation and had to
navigate to the best solution and then present it. After you presented, the professor
and the class would give you real feedback and question you. That feedback helped
us grow. Today, working in my own business, it is just like those projects except
it's real-life and you are doing it ten times a day.”
Jawad Khalfan, MBA '21
Where an MBA - General Can Take You
Versatile Skills for a Shifting Global Market
Maximize Your Leadership Potential
Graduates move into high-impact leadership and management roles across virtually every industry — and gain the versatility to change direction as global markets evolve. By mastering cross-functional business strategies, data-driven decision-making, and organizational behavior, you will build a resilient foundation designed to scale with your ambitions and open doors to executive roles worldwide.
Chief Executive Officer
General Manager
Operations Director
VP of Marketing
And So Much More!
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Streamlined Enrollment and Admissions Support
Ready to advance your career? Applying to the Stony Brook University College of Business MBA - General is a seamless, student-centered process designed to fit around your professional schedule. Review our admissions criteria below, compile your transcripts and verification materials, and submit your application online to secure your place in our upcoming cohort.
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