Online MBA Admissions

Estimated total cost of the 48-credit program for NYS³ residents: $34,272

¹ All tuition and fees may be subject to change at the discretion of the university. Tuition information was published in July 2024 and reflects SUNY-approved rates for 2024-25. Fees may be subject to change.

² More information on university fees can be found on the Student Accounts website.

³ In accordance with SUNY policy, the University at Buffalo will verify initial residency status during the admissions process. Note, newly admitted students claiming permanent domicile in New York State for 12 months or more at the time of application will be asked to provide three supporting documents to verify residency, prior to initial enrollment. If you receive an admission offer, you will be contacted to provide this verification documentation. Refer to the UB Graduate School's Verifying New York State Residency webpage for more information and acceptable forms of documentation. 

Estimated total cost of the 48-credit program for non-NYS residents: $40,371.84

¹ All tuition and fees may be subject to change at the discretion of the university. Tuition information was published in July 2024 and reflects current SUNY-approved rates. Fees may be subject to change.

² More information on university fees can be found on the Student Accounts website.

Apply online.

A nonrefundable application fee of $100 is required. You must submit your application fee electronically via the University at Buffalo E-Payment system at the end of the electronic application.

The application fee is waived for U.S. active military, veterans and their spouses. Contact som-apps@buffalo.edu for more information.

Submit a résumé showing relevant education and work experience.  Include months and years of employment (i.e. MM/YY - MM/YY). Your résumé should be uploaded as a PDF.

Be sure your résumé highlights your relevant education and work experience. Visit our School of Management Career Resource Center résumé guide  for helpful tips. 

Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded as a PDF to the application for admissions review. Upload the front and back of transcripts (if back is blank, you do not need to upload the back). You can upload multiple transcripts. If you only attended one undergraduate institution, you may ignore the second item. UB students must also upload a copy of your academic advisement report.

Transcripts for all undergraduate credits earned towards your undergraduate degree (i.e. transfer credits) must be uploaded for admissions consideration.* We will not consider your application for admission until you upload all undergraduate credit transcripts.

*Current UB undergraduate students do not need to submit transfer credit transcripts when applying to one of our graduate programs as they are already included on the UB academic advisement report.

For international transcripts, we will accept a transcript issued in English by the university. If the university does not provide the transcript in English, you must submit a copy of the transcript in your native language and an English translation. Applicants who have attended an Indian university must upload transcripts, mark sheets and proof of degree.

If offered admission, you must submit official transcripts for your schools with a bachelors-level degree and specified conferral date to finalize admission. 

Domestic applicants: 

Ask all colleges and universities you have attended to send official transcripts in sealed university envelopes to the Office of Strategic Marketing and Enrollment Management in 150 Jacobs Management Center, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260. Colleges and universities can also email electronic official transcripts to som-apps@buffalo.edu. 

• For students enrolling during the fall semester, these official, final transcripts showing proof of degree attained must be received no later than August 1.
• For students enrolling during the spring semester, these official, final transcripts showing proof of degree attained must be received no later than January 15.
• For students enrolling during the summer semester, these official, final transcripts showing proof of degree attained must be received no later than June 1.

UB students do not need to submit official transcripts, as they are already in the university system.

International applicants: 

International applicants should not send transcripts via postal mail as additional information will be provided with I-20 materials.

Degrees cannot be conferred unless official transcripts are on file from every school attended. Applicants who are currently enrolled in graduate or undergraduate courses must submit transcripts from the most recent semester completed, but will need to provide final and official transcripts to finalize admission.

If admitted, the Office of International Admissions will provide instructions regarding what you need to bring with you. We will accept a transcript issued in English from your university. If your university does not provide the transcript in English, you must submit the transcript in your native language and an English translation. Applicants who have attended an Indian university must provide transcripts, mark sheets and proof of degree.