1. January 10, 2012 /Albany.edu/business the power of choice INFORMATION SESSION Business Administration Room 220

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Why choose the University at Albany?

MBA Programs

Accounting Programs

Admissions Requirements

How to Apply

Your Questions Answered

A January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business Agenda 3.

AACSB accredited since 1974.

Affordable, flexible and personable.

Global, team-based approach.

Information technology advantage.

Career development.

Our award-winning school, students, faculty and staff.

January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business Why choose the University at Albany School of Business? 4.

AACSB accredited in business and accounting. Only 2% of business schools worldwide have earned this dual distinction.

U.S. News & World Report recognition

• as a top tierBest Business Program .

European CEO Magazine recognition as theMost Innovative Business School in the Northeast Region of the U.S.

January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business The best at what we do: School of Business awards 5.

ThePrinceton Reviewranks our MBA #2 in the U.S. forOpportunities for Women .

ThePrinceton Review Student Opinion Honorsfor Business Schoolsfound that the UAlbany MBA ranks with Harvard, Dartmouth and Stanford for general management.

National recognition for the MBA Human Resource Information Systems concentration from theSociety for Human Resource Management , the premier human resource association

January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business The best at what we do: MBA awards 6.

Two-Year Program

Fall Entry Only

Focus: Recent College Grads

Program Highlights

• Cohort

• Affordable (assistantships)

• Concentrations

• Field Projects (internships too!)

January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business Full-Time MBA 7.

Cohort 35 to 40 students

Tuition

• In State: $10,210 per year

• Out of State: $16,650 per year

Graduate Assistantship opportunities

January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business Full-Time MBA 8. Full-Time MBA January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business

Human Resource Information Systems

Information Technology Management

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CONCENTRATION

Information Technology Management

• Links managers with technical staff who understand and control system hardware and software

• Business problem-solving

• Consulting

January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business Full-Time MBA 10.

CONCENTRATION

Human Resource Information Systems

• Theonly programrecognized by SHRM which focuses on HRIS.

• Managing not only people, but also information and information systems

• Competent in traditional HR skills and in the use of leading-edge information technology

• Positions: Generalist, Specialist, Analyst

January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business Full-Time MBA 11.

Field Projects

Albany Medical Center

Improve admission and clerkship evaluation process

New York State Department of Health

Create decision support system for emergency preparedness program

Living Resources

Creation of wellness program

January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business Full-Time MBA 12.

48 credits over 2-6 years

Fall/spring/summer entry

Focus: working professionals

Classes meet once per week

• Monday-Thursday, 5:45-8:35pm

Tuition: $425 per credit hour

January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business Evening MBA 13.

Take your MBA to the next level with

Optional Elective Tracks

Nanotechnology

Information Technology Management

Tax

New Venture Development

Management

Finance

Marketing

January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business Evening MBA 14.

Research Forum

Opportunity to showcase the final masters research project (698)to employers, friends/family, and the local business community

January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business Evening MBA 15.

Why the Evening MBA Program?

Our students consistently rate theprofessionalclassroom environment,facultyknowledge and understanding, andflexible schedule as the most impressive features of theEvening MBA program.

January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business Evening MBA 16.

48 credits over 22 months

Cohort structure

Fall entry only

Focus:Executives/rising professionals

Classes held every other weekend

• Friday, 2:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. & Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Executive Education Center Clifton Park, NY

GMAT waiver is available to qualified applicants

Investment: $40,800

Includes tuition, all course materials, textbooks, fees, meals, and international trip

Weekend MBA January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business 17.

University at Albany Weekend MBA Program $40,800

Binghamton University Executive MBA Program (Binghamton) $41,850*

Binghamton University Executive MBA Program (NYC) $43,160*

University at Buffalo Executive MBA Program $50,000**

Rochester Institute of Technology Executive MBA Program $58,500**

University at Rochester Executive MBA Program $86,500

Fordham University Executive MBA Program $87,550**

Rensselaer Institute of Technology Executive MBA Program $88,580**

(moved to RPIs Hartford, CT campus February 2011)

Cornell University Executive MBA Program $145,380**

New York University Executive MBA Program $149,000**

Columbia University Executive MBA Program $154,320**

Unsurpassed Value! January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business *doesnt include intl trip ** doesnt include airfare as part of intl trip 18.

Eight days

Seven site visits

Optional cultural trips

Last year in Munich, visited/heard from BMW, SAP Deutschland, German American Business Association, Nokia Siemens, Volvo Trucks, Faurecia, Mummert & Company, with optional trips to Salzburg, Austria, BMW World, and Dachau!

Weekenders Travel Abroad! January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business 19. 2012 will lead us to January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business 20.

Cohort structure

All-inclusive program investment is value leader among New York State executive-level MBA programs

Incredible student diversity

International travel

Dedicated, full-time staff who are committed to facilitating the best possible educational experience

Enjoying most prolific 4-year stretch in program history!

Why Weekend? January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business 21. Weekend vs. Evening January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business 22. Accounting January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business

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23. NYS CPA Requirements January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business

Sit Requirement: 120 semester hours includes:

• Financial accounting

• Cost accounting

• Taxation

• Auditing.

Licensure Requirement: 150 semester hours incl:

-33 semester hours of accounting courses

-36 semester hours of general business

24. Professional Accountancy January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business

BS Accounting -required

30 graduate credits required for completion

Covers accounting and auditing areas in depth, builds on knowledge obtained during Undergraduate Accounting program

Suitable for a wide range of careers in accounting

Strong performance in the CPA exam

25. Forensic Accounting January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business

BS Accounting -required

30 graduate credits required for completion

Information System Focus

Covers forensic analytics, digital forensics, corporate fraud and governance as well as conducting interviews, and preparing and collecting evidence

Courses bring in guest speakers directly from the field

26. Taxation January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business

BS Accounting -required

30 graduate credits required for completion

Starting salaries typically higher than other accounting areas

Strong interest in Taxation required

Heavy emphasis on reading and understanding US Tax Code coursework is challenging and trains students to use appropriate resources to analyze current tax issues faced by the modern business world

27. Accountancy January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business

BS degree (in any subject)-requiredas well as 3 semester hours in:Financial Accounting, Economics, Computer Science and Statistics

60 graduate credits required for completion

Graduates are CPA eligible

28. Tax Practice January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business

BS degree (in any subject) -required

30 graduate credits required for completion

Program is same program plan as MS Taxation Program, however graduates of the Tax Practice program are not CPA eligible

Directed towards the working tax professional

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Program Directors

Full-Time Academic Advisor

Full-Time Career Services Director

ProfessionalandSocial Networking Opportunities

School of Business Additional Features January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business 30. Accounting Admissions Policies January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business

Official Transcripts required (3.5 GPA avg.)

GMAT score (600 average)

3 Letters of Recommendation

• minimum of (1) academic reference

• (2) academic references preferred

Resume

Statement of Goals

31. Full-time MBA Admissions Policies January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business

Official Transcripts required

• • • 3.5 GPA avg. / 3.0 min.

• • • (talk to us if you fall below this)

GMAT score (580 average)

• • GMAT must be taken unless equal supplement (e.g., GRE, LSAT) is approved for special exception by administration

• • A GMAT waiver is available for Fall 2012for current UAlbany undergraduates and students graduating from AACSB accredited schools with a 3.6 GPA.

3 Letters of Recommendation

• • Minimum of (1) academic reference

• • (2) academic references preferred

Resume

Statement of Goals

32. Evening MBA Admissions Policies January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business

Official Transcripts required

• • • 3.5 GPA avg. / 3.0 min.

• • • (talk to us if you fall below this)

GMAT score (580 average)

• • • • GMAT must be taken unless equal supplement

• • • • (e.g., GRE, LSAT) is approved for special exception by administration

3 Letters of Recommendation

Resume 3 years work experience

Statement of Goals

33. Application Process January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business

• • • • *Evening MBA only

34. GMAT Information January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business

Computer Adaptive, Standardized Assessment Test

Measures basic verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing

skills

Local testing center:

1365 Washington Ave, Albany, NY

Cost: $250

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• • • • *Evening MBA only

How can I get started? January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business 36. Questions? January 10, 2012/Albany.edu/business