What does the Amrita–Buffalo MBA–MS programme award?
Amrita School of Business, Bengaluru offers this collaborative programme with the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. Successful students receive two separate degrees: an MBA from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and an MS in Management Sciences: Business Analytics and Systems from the University at Buffalo. It is not simply an MBA with an added certificate.
Amrita describes the dual-degree route as having the same duration and cost as its stated MBA route. Confirm the exact fee and inclusions for your intake in writing before paying; do not assume that a previous batch's fee automatically applies.
Which specialisations and international exposure are available?
The official programme page lists Business Analytics, Finance, HR, Marketing and Operations. Pick based on your target roles, not only the name of the specialisation.
- Business Analytics: business analysis, decision support and analytics-oriented roles.
- Finance: finance and financial-analysis pathways.
- Marketing: customer, brand and market-facing roles.
- Operations: process, supply-chain and operational decision-making.
- HR: talent and organisational roles.
The official page describes an opportunity to attend classes at the University at Buffalo campus for up to four weeks. This should not be interpreted as a guaranteed overseas internship, job or work visa.
What should applicants verify before applying?
- Confirm the Bengaluru campus and dual-degree option in the current application.
- Ask admissions for the intake-specific academic eligibility and accepted entrance tests.
- Verify English-proficiency or documentation requirements for the MS component.
- Request a written breakdown of tuition, travel, accommodation and immersion costs.
- Confirm the exact degree titles and requirements for both awards.
Amrita publishes separate MBA admissions information and a programme-specific dual-degree page. Use the latter for the programme structure and the current admissions office for batch-specific rules.
Is the dual degree a better fit than a regular MBA?
Consider it if you specifically want analytics-and-systems learning and international classroom exposure. It may be less suitable if your main priority is the lowest-cost MBA, a guaranteed overseas job, or a programme focused on advanced computer science rather than business applications.
Compare the full cost, analytics course depth, campus-specific placement outcomes and target job functions. Do not compare the dual-degree headline package with another campus or programme's highest package.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it award two degrees?
Yes. Amrita describes an MBA from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and an MS in Management Sciences: Business Analytics and Systems from the University at Buffalo, SUNY.
Where is it offered?
At Amrita School of Business, Bengaluru.
Which specialisations are listed?
Business Analytics, Finance, HR, Marketing and Operations.
Is US travel guaranteed?
The official page describes an opportunity to attend classes at the University at Buffalo campus for up to four weeks. Confirm current batch terms.
What is the fee for the next batch?
Verify the current official fee notice and obtain a batch-specific breakdown from Amrita.
Official Sources & Further Reading
Use the official institution or exam-body sources below to confirm current intake-specific rules before applying. Fees, dates and selection criteria can change between batches.