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“My concentration at UB was in marketing, but the program covered all the different functional areas, setting me up for success with a broad foundation. When you arrive at a company you are well prepared with both soft and hard skills to build a successful career. ”

4/7/25

Mark Bortz, BS ’05, MBA ’13

Marketing Manager, Global Brand Team, Mattel

“I always encourage students to consider the double major or minor when they pursue their passion. Combining business and the performing arts or even education can empower students to transform passion into long-term success.”

3/21/25

Kendra Slatt, BS ’06

Executive Director, Perfect Pointe Music and Dance Studios

“I credit UB with the Wildman Medal because the program emphasizes unique, high-quality research, encouraging us to be inquisitive, bold and take risks.”

1/29/25

Angela Gore, PhD '00

Professor of Accountancy, George Washington University School of Business

“Every job and every encounter are opportunities. There is nothing better than putting your best foot forward and giving it all you have.”

1/6/25

Radha Sekar, MBA ’86

CEO, Universal Service Administrative Company

“When you work with key stakeholders, you need to hear everyone. You need diverse perspectives and a range of people from different industries. That was a rewarding takeaway from my time in the MBA program. ”

12/13/24

Kendra Brim, MBA ’19

Vice President of Programs and Organizational Advancement, Leadership Buffalo

“One of my former bosses at McDonald’s, who is now a friend, always told me that how you show up at work is just important as what you do. And as I reflected, I realized how much I learned about that from working in my MBA group. ”

10/29/24

Laura Wanerka, BS/MBA ’16

Communications Manager, Gatorade Portfolio, PepsiCo

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Countdown to Commencement
4/15/25
Get all the information you need to register for and attend this year's commencement ceremonies.
UB Alumni Reunion Conference in Bali
4/15/25
Learn from School of Management professors, reconnect with fellow alumni and celebrate in Sanur, Bali, July 18.
Buffalo Business magazine
3/26/25
Learn how businesses are addressing climate challenges for impactful change and more in the spring 2025 issue of Buffalo Business.
Powerlifting champion
3/4/25
School of Management senior and powerlifting champion Pallavi Shankar says powerlifting can be the road to being the best you can be.
Who deserves the last seat?
2/25/25
Dominic Sellitto was one of six UB faculty members who made their case at the 14th annual Life Raft Debate.
The business of creativity
1/24/25
The future for senior Honors Scholar Sophia Mesler is full of options.
UB MBA ranked No. 5 in the U.S. for ROI
1/30/25
Bloomberg Businessweek ranked the School of Management as one of the best B-schools in the nation based on the return on investment it provides MBA graduates.
Meet Maria Kraimer
11/18/24
The new Department of Organization and Human Resources chair has kept her eye on UB since first interviewing for a position at the university 20 years ago.
Up to the challenge
10/4/24
Students used cutting-edge artificial intelligence to help businesses and organizations solve real-world challenges at the inaugural AI Hackathon Challenge.
Advancing Top 25
5/22/23
New York’s flagship university is hiring. Learn more and apply.
Our Values
5/22/23
We are a vibrant and inclusive community of big thinkers and and big doers, who are leading business into the future.
UB MBA rises in Bloomberg Businessweek Ranking
11/16/23
Among public business schools, the UB MBA is ranked No. 32 in the annual ranking of MBA programs.
Boldly Buffalo
3/5/25
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?

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