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™
9/25/20 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™
9/25/20 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

“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

“I’ve always been a planner, but I didn’t know there was a career I could use that skill for. My professors enlightened me on possibilities for different things I could use my gifts for.”

8/24/21

Temi Ologbenla, BS ’10

Owner, Temi Bakes

“We wanted to have a greater impact, and it became pretty clear that we’d be more fulfilled in trying to venture out on our own.”

8/18/21

Alexandra, MBA ’08, and Scott Eidens, MBA ’09

Founders, Big Life Journal

“We’ve learned to focus on satisfying all of our customers’ needs and we’ve spent countless hours crafting business models and products that do exactly that.”

8/18/21

Ryan Young, MD/MBA ’21

Founder, Opollo Technologies

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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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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.
Buffalo Business magazine
9/15/21
Growing like a weed: Businesses find opportunities and challenges in an emerging industry.
Class of 2020
10/4/21
View archived streams of your in-person commencement ceremonies.
Insights from the School of Management
9/27/21
On our blog, faculty and staff offer expertise on leadership topics, including ethics, diversity, social innovation and more.
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%.
Motivating and inspiring
9/15/21
The first cohort has completed CLOE's Leadership Coaching certification—and they're already empowering others to be their best.
Lemoine honored with Chancellor's Award
8/10/21
The School of Management's James Lemoine was among 21 UB faculty and staff who received the 2021 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.
Sniff out a vaccine
4/1/21
WNY Vaccine Hound is a one-stop shop that lists appointment openings throughout the region.
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?