One-Year STEM MBA Option

Students without an undergraduate degree in business or accounting have an opportunity to earn an MBA in only one calendar year with our One-Year STEM MBA program option.

Binghamton University is now one of the only institutions in the United States offering this type of program option, providing students without a business background an incomparable value of time and money.

Program highlights
  • Save time and money by earning an MBA in only one calendar year (May to May)
  • Summer courses held online (synchronously)
  • Earn an MBA from a nationally-ranked institution
  • Increase your marketability and earning potential, adding value and unique insights to future positions in any field
  • Customize your curriculum or declare a concentration in finance, leadership/consulting, management information systems, marketing or business analytics. Learn about our elective course offerings here
  • Move through the program with a cohort of highly-motivated students

Course Curriculum

To participate in this option, candidates must have taken college coursework in microeconomics and statistics, or online coursework offered in these areas by Binghamton University prior to starting the STEM MBA program.

Summer courses are held online in a synchronous fashion. Fall and spring courses are held in-person on the Binghamton University campus.

International students in F-1 or J-1 status are not eligible to take the summer courses online during the summer term. If you are an international student, you will be required to take them in-person at the Binghamton University campus.

Concentrations: To complete a concentration, a minimum of four courses (sixteen credit hours) is required. Concentrations are optional. Learn more about our elective course offerings here.

For students

Below is a sample schedule for students who entered in Fall 2023 or later.

Degree requirements and curriculum plans vary among degrees and catalog years. Please refer to your DegreeWorks or contact the SOM Graduate Advising Office to see your degree requirements and what is required for each semester.

Summer Semester (synchronous online) *

MGMT 500: Management Information Systems

MGMT 501: Accounting for Managers

MGMT 505: Corporate Finance for Managers

MGMT 508: Organizational Behavior

*Important: International students are required to take the following summer semester courses in-person.

Fall Semester (in-person) Spring Semester (in-person)
MGMT 504: Programming for Business Analytics MGMT 540: Strategic Management
MGMT 506: Marketing for Managers Elective
MGMT 507: Operations Management Elective
Elective Elective
Elective Elective

NOTE: Of the six total graduate electives, three must be technical electives.

Admissions

Begin your application at this link. When prompted to choose your MBA pathway, select 1-year STEM MBA (12 month) - available to students with prerequisite coursework in statistics and economics from the drop-down menu.

Offered as a one calendar year program option, the One-Year MBA option is available to students with diverse backgrounds and professional experiences who have clearly defined career goals and have taken coursework in economics and statistics.

Admission will be made on a rolling basis, but the program has a suggested application deadline of March 15 for the summer start. Capacity for this program option is limited.

Application Requirements:
  • Due to the accelerated pace of the curriculum and the demanding requirements for this program option, students admitted typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or higher. Applicants with significant work experience and/or strong GMAT/GRE scores (while not required) are also considered for admission.
  • Two letters of recommendations
  • A personal statement
  • Current resume
  • B- or higher in prerequisite coursework (microeconomics and statistics)
  • While we accept GMAT and GRE scores for consideration, they are not required for our MBA program.

Information regarding admissions, applying, financial aid, housing and program costs can be found on the Graduate Admissions website.

Contact somgrad@binghamton.edu or call (607) 777-4696 with general questions. You can also contact:

Frequently Asked Questions 

Below are some of the most common questions we get about the One-Year MBA program option. Please visit our graduate advising page for more information.

What is the difference between the One-Year STEM MBA option and the four-semester STEM MBA option?

There are a few key differences to consider that can guide your decision of which program is the best option for you:

  • Prerequisite coursework: the One-Year MBA option requires completed courses in microeconomics and statistics before enrolling, while the four-semester MBA option does not require any prerequisite coursework.
  • Availability: the One-Year MBA option has an online summer session spanning from early June to early August. If you are not available to take classes during that time, you will not be eligible for this program. Fall and spring courses are held on campus, in-person. The four-semester MBA option, however, follows a traditional academic year and does not involve summer courses.
  • Career considerations: if you are confident of the industry/position you would like to work in post-grad, the One-Year MBA option can help you to get there faster. The One-Year MBA option additionally does not require a mandatory internship experience. If you are unsure of which career(s) interest you, we recommend pursuing the four-semester MBA option, as it gives you more time to explore core business courses and requires that you pursue an internship.
What is the application deadline?

Admission will be made on a rolling basis, but the program has a suggested application deadline of March 15 for the summer start.

What are the requirements for admission?

Due to the accelerated pace of the curriculum and the demanding requirements for this program option, students admitted typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or higher. Applicants with significant work experience and/or strong GMAT/GRE scores (while not required) are also considered for admission.

While we accept GMAT and GRE scores for consideration, they are not required for our MBA program. 

Are any courses offered online?

The summer coursework is offered online in a synchronous fashion. Fall and spring courses are held in-person on the Binghamton University campus.

International students in F-1 or J-1 status are not eligible to take the summer courses online during the summer term. If you are an international student, you will be required to take them in-person at the Binghamton University campus.

Can I start this program option in the fall or in the spring?

No, this program option only begins in the summer, and runs from June to May.

Are there pre-requisites?

Yes, students should have taken statistics and micro-economics prior to enrolling in the program.

I'm a business major. Should I take this program option?

While this is an option, Binghamton University's School of Management has other MBA program options that may be more suited for you and your previous experience and education. Explore all of our STEM MBA options here.

Can I take part in this program option on a part-time basis?

Classes are only offered on the Binghamton University campus during both the daytime and evening. If your schedule allows for enough flexibility to take these classes, then you may be able to take part in this program option on a part-time basis. Reach out to Molly Pianella at mpianella@binghamton.edu with questions.

Can I select a career-oriented area of focus?

Students have the option to customize their curriculum with elective coursework in the areas of: finance, leadership/consulting, management information systems, marketing or business analytics.

What is the cost of the program?

Students pay full-time tuition for the fall and spring semesters, and per-credit tuition for the summer courses. Questions regarding costs can be directed to Student Accounts.

Deadlines

Degree Fall Spring

MBA

 March 15 (Recommended) December 1 (Recommended)

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