Joint BS (Computer Science)/MBA
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering and the UB School of Management offer a five-year program leading to a combined Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree in Business Administration.
The program reduces the typical path of a four year bachelor's degree and a two year MBA by one year. This is possible because of a slight reduction in undergraduate courses created by overlapping electives and the substitution of equivalent graduate-level courses. When completed, students’ records will indicate two degrees individually awarded as part of a combined degree program.
Apply to the MBA
Students interested in pursuing the program should apply directly to the School of Management during their third year of study in their undergraduate program.
Undergraduate Catalog
All academic requirements are outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog, including course and elective listings.
Electives
The Computer Science BS/MBA program requires students to choose five elective courses: three from required Topic Areas and two within a Specialization area.
- Topic Areas
- Theory
- Hardware Systems and Networking
- Artificial Intelligence
- Specialization Area
The Specialization Area requirement is satisfied by completing two additional course, both from one of the following topic areas:
- Theory
- Hardware Systems and Networking
- Artificial Intelligence
- Software Systems
- Experiential Learning and Research