Business, Management and Leadership Programs

The School for Graduate Studies offers several business degrees that provide graduate students the opportunity to further develop their knowledge and competency in management and leadership. GMAT/GRE test scores are not required as part of the admissions process for the business programs. Submit an admissions application during our Application Review period.

Mission Statement

The Empire State University Business, Management, and Leadership Programs provide students with opportunities to pursue their graduate degrees through an innovative, student-centered, and flexible learning environment that transcends traditional boundaries of time, place, and modes of learning. Through teaching excellence, currency of content areas, and investment in faculty development, the Business, Management, and Leadership programs add value to our students' education by assessing and developing balanced managers and leaders who enhance the effectiveness of their organizations and communities, locally, and globally.

Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Leadership (online)

Designed for experienced healthcare executives seeking to enhance their analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Master of Business Administration in Business Management (online)

Program designed for early and mid-career managers and professionals interested in enhancing their functional and professional skills and knowledge for career growth and advancement. This 36-credit hour program is delivered through online instruction, providing flexibility and convenience for working professionals and adult learners.

The MBA provides the option for specialization in:

General Business, Business Analytics, Finance, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management, Nonprofit Management, Project Management

In addition to their specialized master’s degree, students can also incorporate an advanced graduate certificate into their degree program and earn a second credential. The MBA in business management also has specialized accreditation through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).

Master of Science in Finance (online)

The Master of Science in Finance is a 36-credit, fully online program designed for students interested in developing and improving their professional competencies and skills in various finance-related disciplines to increase their marketability. The program offers three tracks: corporate finance, international finance, and a general option where students can choose any four courses tailored to their interests and needs.

The M.S. in finance provides the option for specialization in three areas:

  • Corporate Finance
  • International Finance
  • General Finance

The M.S. in Finance program also positions students well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charter, which has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world. The M.S. in Finance program, recognized by the CFA Institute, offers a curriculum that covers more than 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which is the gold standard for the financial investment industry. It also includes significant portions of the CFA Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, the highest standards of financial professionals. The M.S. in Finance program offers a limited number of CFA Program student scholarships each academic year via the CFA Institute University Affiliation program.

*CFA® is a registered trademark owned by CFA Institute.

Master of Science in Applied Analytics (online) 

The M.S. in Applied Analytics is a 30-credit, fully online program designed for professionals who are interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills within the field of data science and applied analytics. The program dives into the core concepts and principles of data analytics, providing a solid foundation in statistical methods, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to understand, analyze, and interpret massive amounts of data. Throughout the program, students will not only acquire theoretical knowledge in the field but also develop and improve essential skills in critical thinking and problem-solving, leadership, managerial communication, teamwork and collaboration, and ethical decision-making.

Master of Science in Healthcare Analytics (online) 

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Healthcare Analytics program is a 30-credit, online program that provides students with strategic approaches to healthcare decision-making within public and private institutions. These strategic approaches will be used to develop frameworks for solving analytical problems in the healthcare field. The tools and methods will also be used to make decisions on which data needs to be collected, what information systems can be effectively used to collect the data, and what analyses should be performed in order to inform healthcare decision-making.

Master of Science in Marketing Analytics (online) 

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Marketing Analytics is a 30-credit, online program providing students with strategic approaches to marketing decision-making within public and private institutions. These strategic approaches to marketing will be used to develop frameworks for solving analytical problems, decisions on which data needs to be collected, what information systems can be effectively used to collect the data, and what analyses should be performed in order to inform institutional decision-making.