University at Albany’s School of Business offers the full-time MBA program for college graduates who seek an understanding of and entrée into the world of business. Enjoy the benefits of study with a small cohort of students, with small class sizes and close working relationships between students and faculty. The full-time MBA program (56 credit hours in total) is an innovative and fully accredited, four semester program leading to a professional business degree. Students from a variety of backgrounds are welcome, as the MBA program does not require a business undergraduate degree as a prerequisite. The program develops both the theoretical understanding and applied business skills required to excel in an increasingly competitive global economy. Contact with the business community is integral to the professional development orientation of the MBA.