School of Management

Strategic Initiatives

Leadership | Entrepreneurship | Health Care Management | Social Innovation | Global Programs

Leadership
Advancing research, teaching and outreach in leadership is a key theme in the School of Management. Through our curriculum and a number of innovative programs, we build upon our ongoing commitment to develop leaders at all levels of an organization and to prepare the next generation of business leaders.
2/3/21 LeaderCORE™
10/25/21 Center for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness
Entrepreneurship
School of Management students can take advantage of our burgeoning entrepreneurship ecosystem through initiatives like the Entrepreneurship Lab (eLab) course and the Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition, as well as UB’s Blackstone LaunchPad & Techstars and collaborations across the Buffalo Niagara region. In addition, area entrepreneurs hone their skills through a variety of programs offered by our Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
Health Care Management
With the health care industry facing steep challenges in cost, efficiency and access, the School of Management offers a robust and growing portfolio of programs and partnerships that prepare leaders with the business skills needed to manage complex health care organizations, reduce expenses and improve outcomes.
9/24/21 Dual and Collaborative Degree Programs
9/3/21 MBA Concentration in Health Care Management
9/24/21 Accelerated MBA Program for Graduate Medical Education Residents
Social Innovation
All around us, organizations in the private, public, nonprofit and government sectors are coming together to tackle some of society's greatest challenges through social innovation—and the School of Management is helping to lead the way. We’ve embarked on several truly interdisciplinary partnerships within UB and our global community to make an impact through student service, faculty research, conferences, workshops and other collaborative opportunities.
1/7/21 Social Impact Fellows
3/18/21 Course and Workshops
Global Programs
School of Management students become citizens of the world, developing the skills and perspective to meet the demands of the international business market and make the world a better place. Our experiences abroad prepare students to lead in an increasingly global world through a variety of faculty-led, short-term programs in Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe and North America.

Strategic Initiatives

Leadership

Leadership
Advancing research, teaching and outreach in leadership is a key theme in the School of Management. Through our curriculum and a number of innovative programs, we build upon our ongoing commitment to develop leaders at all levels of an organization and to prepare the next generation of business leaders.
2/3/21 LeaderCORE™
10/25/21 Center for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship
School of Management students can take advantage of our burgeoning entrepreneurship ecosystem through initiatives like the Entrepreneurship Lab (eLab) course and the Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition, as well as UB’s Blackstone LaunchPad & Techstars and collaborations across the Buffalo Niagara region. In addition, area entrepreneurs hone their skills through a variety of programs offered by our Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership.

Health Care Management

Health Care Management
With the health care industry facing steep challenges in cost, efficiency and access, the School of Management offers a robust and growing portfolio of programs and partnerships that prepare leaders with the business skills needed to manage complex health care organizations, reduce expenses and improve outcomes.
9/24/21 Dual and Collaborative Degree Programs
9/3/21 MBA Concentration in Health Care Management
9/24/21 Accelerated MBA Program for Graduate Medical Education Residents

Social Innovation

Social Innovation
All around us, organizations in the private, public, nonprofit and government sectors are coming together to tackle some of society's greatest challenges through social innovation—and the School of Management is helping to lead the way. We’ve embarked on several truly interdisciplinary partnerships within UB and our global community to make an impact through student service, faculty research, conferences, workshops and other collaborative opportunities.
1/7/21 Social Impact Fellows
3/18/21 Course and Workshops

Global Programs

Global Programs
School of Management students become citizens of the world, developing the skills and perspective to meet the demands of the international business market and make the world a better place. Our experiences abroad prepare students to lead in an increasingly global world through a variety of faculty-led, short-term programs in Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe and North America.

Alumni Success

“I’ve been lucky to work in accounting, banking and now this next phase, where I can help people in a different way. That’s nothing like what I expected when I entered UB, but I’m grateful for the opportunities. ”

12/22/21

Edwin Wong, BS ’94

Community Advocate and Banker

“I really want to make an impact because UB has made an impact on my life and my career. ”

12/19/21

Wei Loon Leong, MBA ’05

Director of International Alumni Engagement, University at Buffalo

“The MBA program can't give you all the skills you'll need in the professional world—but it does equip you with the basic skills to learn and adapt quickly to new business settings. ”

10/28/21

Ridzki Kramadibrata, MBA ’99

President, Grab Indonesia

“If there’s one word to summarize what I took away from the EMBA program, it’s confidence.”

9/22/21

Lisa Macpherson, EMBA ’96

Senior Policy Fellow, Public Knowledge

“I cannot think of a more perfect time to join an iconic organization like the NFL. There is no other role that I want more than this one. ”

8/31/21

Jonathan Beane, JD/MBA ’98

Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, NFL

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Despite unprecedented challenges presented by COVID-19, the resilience of UB School of Management students, alumni, faculty and staff continues to prevail.

Highlights

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Campus weather alerts and closures
1/6/22
Find timely, accurate announcements on changes in UB’s scheduled operations on UB's Emergency Management website.
Free tax preparation
1/13/22
IRS-certified accounting students will provide free tax prep services to individuals and families with annual incomes below $57,000.
Alumni entrepreneurs wanted
1/6/22
Enter the UB Fast 46 competition to vie for the title of fastest-growing business.
UB MBA vaults 12 spots in Bloomberg ranking
9/15/21
In the annual ranking of the nation's best MBA programs, UB is No. 64 overall and No. 29 among public universities.
Insights from the School of Management
1/13/22
On our blog, faculty and staff offer expertise on leadership topics, including ethics, diversity, social innovation and more.
Buffalo Business magazine
9/15/21
Growing like a weed: Businesses find opportunities and challenges in an emerging industry.
Motivating and inspiring
1/6/22
The first cohort has completed CLOE's Leadership Coaching certification—and they're already empowering others to be their best.
Our faculty give back
9/7/21
At 81%, we have the highest faculty giving rate by far of any academic unit at UB and soar high above the national average of 26%.
Embracing diversity and inclusion
12/21/20
A message from the dean.
Our Values
2/11/21
We are a vibrant and inclusive community of big thinkers and and big doers, who are leading business into the future.
Boldly Buffalo
9/5/18
UB’s largest campaign in history will elevate our students, attract world-class faculty and support life-changing research with the potential to transform our region and the globe.
Accreditation
6/16/21
Why choose a business school accredited by AACSB International?