There is no GMAT requirement for admission to the MBA program at Empire State College. The MBA in Business Management from Empire State College is designed for aspiring and mid-career professionals seeking to enhance their analytic, decision-making, and communication skills in complex organizational environments. Empire State College students are motivated professionals seeking a graduate degree program that is adapted to their experience and expertise. MBA students in the program want to make significant contributions to their organizations in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors and to assume more significant management responsibilities.

The MBA is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) and offers concentrations in Management, International Business, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Healthcare Management, Project Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Information Technology Management, Global finance and Investment, and Non-Profit Management.

Both the Project Management and the Human Resource Management concentrations have additional national recognition. The Human Resource Management concentration is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management as being in alignment with the HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.  The Project Management concentration aligns with the requirements set by the Project Management Institute (PMI) for a Registered Education Provider (REP).