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Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions

• What are the School of Management freshman and sophomore prerequisite courses?
• What is freshman admissions?
• What requirements are necessary for intended majors or students changing majors into the School of Management?
• What kind of financial aid can I receive?
• What is the University at Buffalo Open House? Where will it be held?

Transfer Admissions

• What is the School of Management transfer policy?
• Can I transfer credits from other schools?

Student Support Services

• Where do I go for tutoring in math?
• Where do I go for tutoring in English?
• When and where are the meetings for freshman registration and advising?
• Where do I go for academic advisement?
• What is the Mentorship program?
• What is the role of a mentor?
• Who do I contact for more information about the Mentorship program?

Academics

• What is the AACSB Standard "50 Percent Rule"?
• What are the concentration tracks offered by the School of Management?
• When do I apply for my degree card?
• When are my Final Exams?

Student Life

• What student organizations/clubs are offered by the School of Management?
• What are the upcoming School of Management events?

Career Prospects (Career Resources Center, Career Services)

• What are the starting salaries for each concentration?
• What companies recruit students from the School of Management?
• Where can I find help with my resume, cover letters, interviewing skills, etc...
• Can I receive credit for an internship?

What are the School of Management freshman and sophomore management prerequisite courses?

Freshman Year

*Mathematics Requirement - Either of the following sequences will also satisfy the math requirement:

• Math 121 and Math 122 (preferred)
• Math 141 and Math 142

Students who feel that their algebra and trigonometry skills are weak are advised to take ULC 148 or Math 115 at the University at Buffalo or an equivalent course at another institution before one of the above sequences. 

Sophomore Year

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What is freshman admissions?

Freshmen who declare an interest in business administration will be admitted provisionally to the School of Management Business Administration track. In the first two years, students will complete the university writing requirements (ENG101 and ENG201 or ENG 102 and a humanities course), general education courses and the seven School of Management prerequisite courses.

All students will go through an academic review in the second semester of the sophomore year. To remain in the School of Management and be permitted to take upper-level (300- or 400-level) School of Management courses, the student must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Completion of the seven prerequisite courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in the seven courses
2. Minimum overall and UB GPA of 2.0 to be considered in academic good standing with the university
3. Completion of a minimum of 50 credit hours

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What are the requirements for intended majors or students changing majors into the School of Management?

Current UB day-division students who are intended School of Management majors and students wishing to change majors into the School of Management will also need to satisfy the requirements stated. Students may come to the Undergraduate Academic Program Office in 204 Alfiero Center to declare their interest in changing to the School of Management and to pick up the appropriate application materials. Applications to the major should be made in the semester in which students are completing the requirements stated above. The application deadlines are as follows:

• Fall Admission - March 1 and June 15
• Spring Admission - October 1

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What is the School of Management transfer policy?

Students may apply for transfer from two-year and four-year colleges and enter the School of Management Business Administration Track as provisional majors and are subject to the academic review and requirements stated. Transfer students who have completed a minimum of 50 credit hours and the seven prerequisite courses (or equivalents) with a 2.5 GPA or better will be admitted to the upper division of the School of Management.

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Can I transfer credits from another school?

Transfer evaluations will be completed by the School of Management in conjunction with the University Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Business Administration courses will be evaluated for equivalency upon submission of the appropriate petition form which is available from the Undergraduate Academic Program Office in 204 Alfiero Center and should be submitted to this office by the student. Petitions are reviewed on a periodic basis.

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Procedure for Submitting a Waiver Petition

Complete the form and return it to 204 Alfiero Center. The form will be reviewed by the appropriate department for an evaluation and one of the following actions will be taken:

1. Approved
2. Denied. (If equivalency is not granted, free-elective credit will be allowed)
3. Examination required. (In some cases an oral or written examination may be required. The student is responsible for making arrangements with the appropriate department for the examination)
4. Other requirements as established by the department in individual cases

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When and where are the meetings for freshman registration and advising?

Freshman registration meetings and Freshman Advising Week information will be sent by e-mail from the School Of Management. You can check your registration window on MyUB.

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Where do I go for Academic Advisement?

Students seeking advice, assistance and information concerning the program should visit or call the School of Management Undergraduate Academic Program Office in 204 Alfiero Center for an appointment. Appointment hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office telephone number is 716-645-3206. The fax number is 716-645-2341. Newly enrolled students must establish their curriculum requirements with the School of Management Undergraduate Academic Program Office before they start the program. At that time, course schedules and potential advanced standing will be determined.

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What is the Mentorship Program?

The Mentorship program is an exciting addition to the services provided by the School of Management. For the first two years, these freshmen will be completing all of the foundation courses which are prerequisites needed to take the upper level School of Management courses. These courses are really the only link that they have to the School of Management, which is not sufficient for all students. Therefore, the School of Management Mentorship program was established to create that connection between the freshmen, the upperclassmen and the School of Management overall.

Visit the Mentorship program page.

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What is the role of a Mentor?

The role of a mentor is a pivotal part of each student's experience. The contact that a mentor makes with each of his or her mentees will help them to establish that connection to the School of Management and hopefully a sense of belonging.  Mentors must contact their mentees several times throughout the semester. This is a great opportunity for mentors to further develop leadership skills and enhance their resumes. It is indeed a win-win situation.

Visit the Mentorship program page.

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Who do I contact for more information about the Mentorship Program?

You may contact Kirk Voskerichian, coordinator of the School of Management Mentorship program at 716-645-3206.

Visit the Mentorship program page.

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What is the AACSB Standard "50 Percent Rule"?

AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business accreditation standards mandate that an undergraduate curriculum have a general education component that normally comprises at least 50 percent of a student's four-year program. Up to nine semester hours of economics and six semester hours of statistics may be counted toward the AACSB requirement. Therefore, all students must complete at least 45 credit hours outside of business, economics and statistics.

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What student organizations/clubs are offered through the School of Management?

American Marketing Association (AMA)

This club is the collegiate chapter of the American Marketing Association. AMA’s goal is to provide students with an opportunity to interact with marketing practitioners. Activities include: presentations by speakers from diverse areas concerning marketing applications in their field; field visits to different marketing organizations; participation in marketing research and data collection projects; and job counseling information to members.

Delta Sigma Pi

Delta Sigma Pi, Alpha Kappa Chapter, is a professional business fraternity organized to help students prepare for the real-world employment. The activities of the fraternity include regular business meetings, seminars, guest speakers, tours of special interest and other learning experiences. Besides these activities, the organization sponsors social gatherings. 

Financial Management Association (FMA)

The Financial Management Association offers an opportunity for students interested in finance to join with fellow students and faculty in order to broaden their exposure to the various aspects of non-academic finance. This is accomplished through guest speakers and formal meetings. A typical yearly schedule includes speakers from the fields of banking, investment analysis and corporate finance. 

International Business Association (IBA)

The International Business Association was established for students interested in pursuing a career in international management. The club sponsors speakers, a cultural day and social events that provide insight into both the practical issues of operating a global business and the many cultural differences which exist between countries. 

Management Information Systems Association (MISA)

The Management Information Systems Association was established for students interested in pursuing careers in MIS. The club sponsors speakers, facility tours and career strategy meetings to provide MIS students with more information about this career path. MISA also co-sponsors professional events with other School of Management clubs.

Minority Management Association 

The Minority Business Association acts as a support system for minority students. Membership is open to all students who are concerned with issues regarding diversity in the field of management. This organization acts as a network, encompassing other minority organizations, the business community and faculty members. Activities include speaker seminars on academic survival and career objectives, recruitment of minority students and various social and fund-raising events. 

Pi Sigma Epsilon

Pi Sigma Epsilon, Omicron Chapter, is a professional sales and marketing fraternity. The organization provides its members with social as well as practical programs to help expand upon their marketing backgrounds as a rallying point and direction in today's academic and business world.  

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

The Niagara Frontier Student Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management is an organization dedicated to fostering the professional growth of students interested in management of human resources. SHRM is a world-wide professional organization of personnel and industrial relations practitioners in business, industry, government and education that sponsors many services for its student chapters.

Some of the services available to SHRM student members: current publications of pertinent human resources material; conferences and workshops; dissemination of student résumés to companies and other SHRM chapters in the U.S.; career counseling within the human resources area; and student-sponsored seminars with guest speakers from industry and government.

University at Buffalo Accounting Association (UBAA)

The University at Buffalo Accounting Association is a student affiliate of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), a national organization supporting professional management accounting. Activities include speaker seminars on career choices and professional issues, plant tours and office visits, community service and a variety of social and fund-raising events. UBAA has received the Award of Excellence from the IMA each year of its existence, and has three times earned top honors as one of three outstanding student chapters nationwide. The organization works to develop a cohesive relationship among the students, faculty and the business community. Because UBAA is a student affiliate of the IMA, members may participate in all IMA functions and receive IMA publications. 

Undergraduate Management Association (UMA)

The Undergraduate Management Association provides for communication among students, faculty and administration. Students are given the responsibility of participating in the planning and ongoing processes in the School of Management’s curriculum. The association has its own bylaws, elected officers and budget to plan activities and implement new programs to meet the students' needs. The organization is open to all juniors and seniors in the School of Management. 

Women in Management (WIM)

Women in Management is composed of students and faculty members who share a common interest in the issues regarding women in the fields of management. The organization seeks to establish an information network between women of the university and professionals in the community and to confront the problems faced by women in the areas of job placement and career advancement by presenting workshops, seminars and discussions.

Visit the School of Management student organization Web sites.

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What are the upcoming School of Management events?

Please check your university e-mail, the student organization offices in 206 Alfiero Center, the plasma screens in the Alfiero Center and the School of Management bulletin boards in the Jacobs Management Center.

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