University At Albany Weekend MBA Program

Specialties

The Weekend MBA Program requires 22 months to complete the 48-​credit general MBA curriculum. This is a cohort-​based program with incredible student diversity and amazing networking opportunities. The program is all-​inclusive, covering tuition, textbooks, course materials, the international trip, and meals. The Weekend MBA Program is the value leader among executive-​level MBA programs in New York State. The University at Albany School of Business holds an elite dual AACSB accreditation in Business Administration and Accounting.

Our MBA programs rank in the Top 5 MBA Programs with the «Greatest Opportunity for Women» and the Top 15 for «General Management» by The Princeton Review! The University at Albany’s School of Business was voted Most Innovative Business School in Northeast Region of U.S. by European CEO magazine and recognized U.S. News & World Report has recognized the School as one of the «Best Business Programs!» www​.albany​.edu/​b​u​s​i​n​e​s​s​/​s​c​h​o​o​l​-​o​f​-​b​u​s​i​n​e​s​s​-​m​b​a​-​w​e​e​k​e​n​d.php

History

Established in 1996.

Begun in 1996, the University at Albany Weekend MBA Program is consistently top-​ranked by our satisfied graduates, who report that it translates directly into improved job performance, rapid career enhancement, and greater earning potential. We believe we offer a high quality MBA program, as attested by our unique dual AACSB-​accreditation in business and accounting. We offer, in one affordable package:

* Cutting-​edge learning that you can readily apply in your own workplace on Monday morning;

* The cohort study model — a collaborative learning approach that matches you with a small cohort of skilled and motivated professionals from diverse industries and positions for the entire 22 months of your degree studies;

* Expansive international training, including an executive trip abroad to learn first-​hand from foreign business leaders;

* All-​inclusive support services, first-​rate meals, and state-​of-​the-​art learning technologies in our Executive Education Center.

Meet the Manager

Don P.

Manager

Don Purdy is the Director of the AACSB-​accredited University at Albany School of Business’ executive Weekend MBA Program. He oversees all aspects of the program, including recruiting and retaining students, administration, planning the international residency, alumni and community relations, event coordination, catering, and all marketing initiatives.

Active across many social media platforms, he is a member of the Executive MBA Council; charter member of the award-​winning New York Capital Region Chapter of the American Marketing Association, having served on its board of directors for a number of years in numerous capacities; and the Adirondack Regional, Capital Region, Bethlehem, Colonie, Guilderland, Rensselaer County Regional, and Saratoga County chambers of commerce, as well as the chamber of Southern Saratoga County. He is also a member of the Capital Region Human Resources Association.