Business Administration BS - International Business Concentration/Business Analytics MS

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University at Buffalo SUNY

Program Overview

The Business Administration BS – International Business Concentration/Business Analytics MS combines a broad business education and global perspective with advanced training in business analytics. It is designed for students who want to understand international markets, trade, cross-cultural business and global finance while also developing the statistical, database, visualization and analytical skills needed to make data-driven business decisions.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Students begin with the core foundations of business administration, building knowledge across areas such as economics, accounting, mathematics, communication and management. This foundation helps students understand how organizations operate before moving into the more specialized international-business and analytics coursework.

Year 2: Students strengthen their understanding of business functions while beginning to develop the global perspective central to the International Business concentration. Coursework introduces topics connected with international economics, trade, cultures and business environments, preparing students to examine how business decisions change across countries and markets.

Year 3: The International Business concentration becomes more specialized through subjects such as Dynamics of International Business, Bases of World Commerce, International Cultural Environment and Commercial Problems, International Financial Management and International Marketing. Students select concentration coursework and also complete the required foreign-language component or an approved equivalent, giving them a stronger understanding of cross-border commercial activity.

Year 4: Students bring together their business knowledge with more advanced international and managerial applications, developing the ability to assess global markets, communicate across cultures and understand multinational operations. UB describes the concentration as covering economics, trade, corporate cultures, marketing across borders and international financial management, providing a broad platform for graduate-level analytics study.

Graduate Stage – MS in Business Analytics: The master's component moves into technical analytics through courses such as Database Management Systems, Spreadsheet and Statistical Programming for Business, Statistical Foundations of Analytics, Data Visualization and the MS Practicum. Students can then develop deeper analytical capability through options including Model Managerial Process, Prescriptive Analytics and Optimization, Predictive Analytics and applied-domain analytics courses, connecting quantitative methods with practical business problems.

Focus Areas

International business, global economics and trade, cross-cultural management, international marketing, international financial management, business analytics, database management, statistical programming, data visualization, predictive analytics, prescriptive analytics and data-driven decision-making.

Learning Outcomes

Students develop the ability to understand global business environments, evaluate international markets and trade, work effectively across cultures, and apply business knowledge to multinational organizations. The graduate analytics component further develops statistical reasoning, database skills, data visualization, predictive and prescriptive analytics, and the ability to turn business data into actionable insights.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The University at Buffalo School of Management is accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and has maintained continuous AACSB accreditation since 1930. UB states that AACSB accreditation is held by only about 1,288 of more than 16,000 business schools worldwide, according to its current School of Management facts and figures.

Reputation (Employability / Official Statistics)

UB's School of Management reports that 94% of its 2025 BS Business Administration graduates were employed or in graduate school within six months. Across the full 2025 BS cohort, the average base salary was $63,061 and the median was $65,000; for the MS Business Analytics Class of 2025, 94% of job-seeking graduates accepted employment by graduation or within six months, with a mean salary of $87,143 and median salary of $80,000.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

UB gives students opportunities to connect international business concepts with real organizations, global markets and practical analytics projects. International Business students can participate in global programs involving company visits, cultural activities and team projects, while the School of Management's analytics ecosystem provides hands-on experience with real business data, dashboards, data visualization and consulting-style projects.

Students can develop practical skills through:

Global business experience: The Experience the Globe program includes International Business in Asia, where students examine the history, culture and business environment of East Asia and can work on a hands-on project as consultants for an assigned company. Past project and visit organizations have included Hong Kong Trade Development Council, HSBC Bank, Unicom, Rich Products, Unifrax, Technomic Asia, Volkswagen, Huawei Technologies and Keen's.
International team projects: UB's Singapore-focused International Business program includes a credit-bearing virtual component with visits to socially minded organizations, cultural activities, networking with alumni and local leaders, and a team project, with an optional in-person trip to Singapore and Indonesia.
Projects Clinic: Students can work in small teams on real projects for local and global organizations. Projects can involve data visualization, market analysis, process optimization, data management, dashboarding and CRM, giving students experience translating business information into practical recommendations.
Analytics tools: UB's Projects Clinic has used tools including Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau and Google Analytics in business projects, allowing students to develop practical skills in dashboards, reporting and data-driven analysis.
Business Analytics practicum: The MS Business Analytics curriculum includes MGS 649 MS Practicum, a culminating experience that gives graduate students an opportunity to apply their analytics knowledge to a practical business context.
Industry-connected analytics work: A recent Projects Clinic example involved an MS Business Analytics student team working with M&T Bank to develop dashboards for data storytelling and analyze the impact of training programs on productivity. Other projects addressed billing practices and growth strategies for organizations including Kruger Immigration Law and Chiavetta's BBQ.
Analytics centers and research facilities: Students are supported by UB's Center for AI Business Innovation, Center for Marketing Analysis, Behavioral Research Lab and Center for Supply Chain Analytics, creating opportunities to engage with applied analytics, marketing research, consumer behavior and supply-chain data.
Career and employer engagement: The School of Management Career Resource Center provides access to internships, job postings, recruiting events, career fairs and employment resources, giving students opportunities to connect their international-business and analytics skills with employers.

Progression & Future Opportunities

This combined pathway can prepare graduates for careers that connect international business, analytics and strategic decision-making, particularly in organizations operating across markets and borders. The International Business concentration develops global commercial awareness, while the MS Business Analytics component adds quantitative, database, visualization and predictive-analytics skills that can be applied across industries.

Typical job roles include: Business Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Analyst, International Business Analyst

Key career-development opportunities include:

Career Resource Center: UB's School of Management Career Resource Center provides career advising, internship opportunities, job-search resources, recruiting events, job fairs and employer connections. Students can use the school's career resources to identify opportunities in both business and analytics-related functions.
Employment outcomes: In the 2025 BS cohort, 94% of BS Business Administration graduates were employed or in graduate school within six months. The overall BS cohort reported an average base salary of $63,061 and median salary of $65,000.
MS Business Analytics outcomes: Among job-seeking MS Business Analytics graduates in 2025, 94% accepted jobs by graduation or within six months. The reported mean salary was $87,143, median salary was $80,000, and salary range was $65,000–$135,000.
Industry connections: UB's Projects Clinic connects students with local and global businesses to solve real organizational problems. Recent projects have included work with M&T Bank, while the School of Management's broader analytics activities involve organizations and partners such as TechBuffalo, the National Science Foundation, the UB Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Mastercard and other industry organizations.
International career exposure: The International Business curriculum is supported by global-learning opportunities involving organizations in Asia and other international locations. These experiences can help students develop cross-cultural communication, teamwork and global-business awareness alongside their academic preparation.
Professional accreditation: The School of Management's continuous AACSB accreditation provides an internationally recognized quality framework for its business education and applies across its management programs.
Graduate analytics preparation: The MS curriculum provides advanced preparation in database management, statistical programming, data visualization, predictive analytics and other analytical methods, allowing students to move toward data-oriented business and consulting roles.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can continue into additional graduate or professional study in areas such as business analytics, management, international business, finance, marketing, information systems or related management disciplines. The School of Management also offers doctoral study in areas including Management Science and Systems, Marketing, Finance, Organization and Human Resources, and Operations Management and Strategy for students interested in advanced research or academic careers.