Hybrid MBA Programs
Attend Part-Time or Full-Time
Offering a Hybrid Approach to Learning and Building Your Network
The Stony Brook Hybrid MBA is designed for busy working professionals who want flexibility without sacrificing connection. Courses meet for one three-hour, in-person session on alternating Wednesday or Thursday evenings, with the remainder delivered asynchronously online. This best-of-both-worlds format combines face-to-face engagement with the convenience of online learning, allowing students to advance their careers while balancing work, family, and life—without putting their professional momentum on pause or stepping away from their current roles.
Applicants with a previous bachelors in business qualify for the 36 credit program.
a degree that prepares students to be well-rounded leaders
The MBA degree prepares students, who may or may not have a background in business, for careers in strategic management of businesses, health care organizations, government agencies, and non-profit enterprises. The degree will equip students with the theories, methods and systems needed for the strategic analysis, development, execution and measurement of various enterprises. It will also include broad skills and knowledge in business, accounting, finance, marketing, operations, management, and leadership.
Application deadlines
SUMMER 2026 (Domestic): March 15, 2026 | FALL 2026 (Domestic): July 15, 2026 | FALL 2026 (International): May 1, 2026 | SPRING 2027 (Domestic): January 15, 2027 | SPRING 2027 (International): December 1, 2026
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Hybrid MBA Program Features
- 36-48 credits
- Attend full-time or part-time
- Classes offered in Fall and Spring semesters as well as 3-week Winter term and two 6-week summer sessions
- Time to completion for full time students is typically 12-18 months
- Applicants with an undergraduate degree in business management may qualify for a 36-credit track program
- No work experience is required
- GMAT optional
- Students in general MBA program can choose any graduate business electives, provided that they meet the prerequisite requirement. This allows students to design a unique MBA program that best suits their professional goals.
36-Credit MBA Program
Students who have earned a Bachelor’s Degree in business are eligible to apply for a 36 credit track. Students will take 12 three-credit courses, which includes six required core courses and six elective courses. Five of the six elective courses must be taken in the respective degree subject area or from one of the concentrations.*
*Students will not take the following core courses: MBA 502, 504, 505, 589, or 592.
48-Credit MBA Program
All students who have earned a Bachelor’s Degree in any non-business program are eligible to apply for the 48 credit track. The curriculum includes 16 three-credit courses which includes eleven required core classes and five electives, which must be in the area of your degree program or from one of the areas of concentration.
Scheduling & Delivery Mode – Core MBA Classes
MBA core/required classes meet on alternating Wednesdays and/or Thursdays from 6:30–9:20 PM (180 minutes), providing a structured yet flexible schedule for working professionals while maintaining consistent engagement throughout the semester.
Students are required to take either 6 or 11 core (foundational) courses, depending on whether they are in the 36- or 48-credit track. Each core course meets in person every other week, with the remaining work completed asynchronously online. Students should allocate time appropriately, as each 3-credit course equates to 42 contact hours per semester, in addition to weekly independent work.
CURRICULUM
Please note that this information is used for advising purposes. Students are required to follow the degree requirements published in the Graduate Bulletin for the semester that they began their program. Students should consult their academic advisor if they have any questions regarding their program requirements.
Required Courses
* students in the 48 credit track program must take these core classes
- MBA 502: Finance*
- MBA 503: Data Analysis & Decision Making
- MBA 504: Financial Accounting*
- MBA 505: Marketing*
- MBA 592: Organizational Behavior*
- MBA 506: Leadership, Team Effectiveness and Communications
- MBA 507: Ethics in Management
- MBA 511: Technological Innovations OR BUS 510: Biotechnology Enterprises 1: Finance & Operations
- MBA 543: Business Analytics
- MBA 589: Operations Management*
- MBA 512: Business Planning and Strategic Management (Capstone)
Elective Courses
All students are required to take five (5) to six (6), 500-level MBA program elective courses, depending on their program.
- Students in the MBA General Curriculum program can choose any graduate business electives, providing that they meet the prerequisite requirement.
- Students in the General MBA cannot choose more than two (2) courses from each of the following areas: FIN, MKT, HRM, HAS, HHH, HPH.
- Elective choices may be found in the graduate catalog.
*Curriculum is for students entering in Fall 2025.
“My time in the MBA program overlapped with the start of my business. Many of the exercises and group projects consisted of 'building a start-up company' and many real life situations. I loved the projects where you were given a situation and had to navigate to the best solution and then present it. After you presented, the professor and the class would give you real feedback and question you. That feedback helped us grow. Today, working in my own business, it is just like those projects except it's real-life and you are doing ten times a day. ”
Jawad Khalfan, MBA '21
Co-Founder & CEO of SecureTech Systems
Achieve Your MBA With Flexible Learning
Gain the knowledge and build the network to excel in today’s dynamic business world. The Hybrid MBA Program at Stony Brook University’s College of Business is designed for working professionals, offering flexible evening courses that fit your schedule. Core foundational courses meet on alternating Wednesday or Thursday evenings, combining in-person engagement with the convenience of asynchronous online work. Earn your degree, expand your professional connections through meaningful in-person interactions, and advance your career without pausing your professional life.
Flexibility
Balance Work and Education Seamlessly
Connection
Build Your Network In Person
Advancement
Accelerate Your Career with a Relevant MBA
Take the next step toward your future. Explore the Stony Brook University College of Business Hybrid MBA Programs today and elevate your career while maintaining your professional life.
Tuition & Fees
Visit the Student Financial Services website for details on tuition rates and fees for New York State residents and non-residents, both for full-time and per credit rates. Tuition and fee billing rates are subject to change.
Admissions Criteria
Visit the College of Business Graduate Admissions page to learn about criterial required for admissions consideration to the Hybrid MBA programs.
Apply Now!
Take the first step toward advancing your career by starting your application for the Hybrid MBA today. Gain the skills and knowledge needed to lead with flexibility - online convenience plus in-person connection.
Have More Questions?
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions for applicants. If you need academic guidance and assistance with the application process, reach out to our Office of Student Services (OSS) . For questions about which graduate program is the best for you, please contact us to schedule a meeting with our graduate admissions and advising team.
