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  Please Note!  The Professional Accounting major began Fall 2004 as a 150-hour program that is registered with the New York State Education Department as a licensure-qualifying program for certified public accountancy.  The course sequences are posted here.
 
 

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General Information on Programs

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Business Economics Major

The Business Economics major has been offered since 1971.  The major provides a solid foundation for students to begin successful careers in business and other organizations.  Building upon a strong liberal arts, sciences, and economics base, the major emphasizes the management of organizations, supported by knowledge of the general business disciplines of accounting, finance, law, and marketing.  Specialization can be pursued through a variety of curriculum options, such as marketing and finance. Students are also provided with opportunities to develop and demonstrate business–related skills through internship experiences, professionally relevant extra–curricular activities, and study abroad programs.

Professional Accounting Major

A Professional Accounting major leading to professional licensure has been offered since 1992. The mission of the Professional Accounting major is to provide students with the analytical tools and decision making ability needed to pursue a variety of careers in the accounting profession.  For students matriculating in Fall 2004 and after, the Professional Accounting major is a 150-hour program registered with the New York State Education Department to meet the curriculum requirements for  the Uniform Certified Public Accounting Examination. 

An SAT score of 1100 or higher is recommended. All advanced courses and most introductory courses are taught by full-time faculty whose focus is totally on accounting and law. Class sizes are small. Advanced courses average 15-20 students. Introductory courses average 35-45 students. Qualified accounting majors have the opportunity to obtain practical work experience by completing an internship between the junior and senior years. A select group of upper-level students serve as tutors and faculty assistants. Computer applications in accounting are taught in several courses utilizing a computer laboratory. The majority of the faculty members have earned Ph.D. degrees.
 

Note:  New York State Education and Licensure Requirements in Public Accountancy mandate that on or after August 1, 2004, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to licensure in public accounting, the program must ensure completion of 150 hours.  Individuals who apply for licensure in certified public accountancy on or after August 1, 2009, must complete a registered 150-hour program or the equivalent.  Students should consult with their academic advisor, the Division of Economics & Business, or Academic Advisement Center about how program re-registration might affect time to graduation and fulfillment of New York State licensure requirements.

 
 Economics Major

The Economics major, offered since 1963, emphasizes a firm understanding of economic theory, its historical development, and its application to the study of socio-political and economic problems. All advanced and most introductory courses are taught by Ph.D.-qualified faculty in economics with regional and national reputations in the economics profession. All majors complete the capstone Senior Seminar in Economics in residence.

The mission of the Economics major is to introduce students to the methods of analysis used by economists to study the nature and performance of the social institutions which facilitate the allocation of scarce resources among society's members; provide students with the opportunity to use these methods in the analysis of issues in international economics, applied microeconomics, and applied macroeconomics; and to provide students in the capstone senior seminar in economics the opportunity to pursue an independent research project addressing a question of interest to the student.  As part of the research project, each student will learn how to acquire and analyze information needed to answer the question.  Finally, the economics major provides students with a set of analytical, writing and oral communication skills that will prepare them for postgraduate challenges in terms of employment, further education, and civic responsibilities.

 In support of the mission of the Economics major, our upper division classes are small and provide students with an opportunity to have interaction with individual faculty.  Students in the senior seminar work on research projects under the direction of an individual faculty member.

 
 
  Companion Programs

(See “Cooperative Programs” & “FIT” pamphlets for requirements)

Cooperative 3-2 and 4-1 Programs are open to students in any major.  In these programs, a student earns an undergraduate degree from Oneonta State College and either an M.S. in Accounting or an M.B.A.  The first three or four years are taken at Oneonta with remaining years taken at one of these cooperating universities:  SUNY Binghamton, Rochester Institute of Technology, Union University or Clarkson University.  Acceptance into the cooperating university is not automatic.  Principal eligibility factors are undergraduate cumulative grade point average and score on the Graduate Management Admission Test.  All programs feature a highly favorable coordination of undergraduate and graduate study, resulting in the completion of the entire sequence in five instead of the normal six years.  The bachelor's degree is awarded at the end of the fourth year and the master's degree upon completion of the entire program.

Cooperative 3-1 Programs are offered in conjunction with The Fashion Institution of Technology (FIT) in New York City.  Students receive a combination of liberal arts and business coursework from Oneonta, along with in-depth training at FIT in a specialized field.  Students receive both a B.S. from Oneonta State College and an A.A.S. from FIT at the conclusion of the fourth year.

The particular cooperative programs are:

3-2 M.B.A. Program with SUNY Binghamton

3-2 M.S. Program in Accounting with SUNY Binghamton

4-1 M.B.A. or Mgmt. Sci. Program with Clarkson University

4-1 MBA Program with Rochester Institute of Technology

4-1 MBA Program with Union University

3-1 A.A.S. Program with FIT Fashion Merchandising Management

3-1 A.A.S. Program with FIT Advertising & Mktg. Communications

3-1 A.A.S. Program w/ FIT Manufacturing Management

3-1 A.A.S. Program with FIT Textile Development and Marketing

Concentrations

Accounting, Business Economics, and Economics majors are eligible for certain elective concentrations. The concentrations that are currently available are Finance, Marketing, and International Business and Economics. Consult  the concentrations brochure for details.

Minors

Internships

An internship is designed to supplement the academic learning process with "real-world" training.  Students work off-campus in a field of their choice while earning academic credit.  In many cases, sponsors have offered interns full-time employment upon graduation.  The Division strives to provide internships for all interested and qualified candidates. Some of the sponsors recently involved with our Internship Program include:

Salomon Smith Barney            Computer Associates

Morgan Stanley                       National Soccer Hall of Fame

A.G. Edwards & Sons            National Baseball Hall of Fame

Paine Webber                          SONY Loews Theatres

Sysco Food Services             A.O. Fox Hospital

Simon Property Group             Otsego Cty Chamber of Comm

Catskill Area Hospice              NBT Bank

Colone Associates                  Mead Westvaco

Nassau Cty. Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Transfer Credit

The Division of Economics and Business uses a system of periodic review to ensure the quality and correct disposition of transfer equivalencies with the Division's courses. The Economics and Business Division Office or the Office of Academic Advisement can provide information about specific transfer course equivalencies from both SUNY and non-SUNY colleges and universities.
 

Study Abroad

SUNY-Oneonta offers overseas academic programs in Europe and India and has exchange agreements with the following institutions:

Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, England

Seinan Gakuin University, Fukuoka, Japan

Faculty of International Business, Siberian Aerospace

       University, Krasnoyarsk, Russia

For more information about education abroad opportunities, please contact the Office of International Education (311 Netzer, 607-436-3369, or intnat@oneonta.edu).

Summer Program

Honors

Affiliated Organizations

Special Features and Facilities

• Financial markets laboratory classroom
• Orientation and advisement sessions are regularly held during the year to familiarize students with curriculum requirements and options.
• Tutoring in introductory accounting and introductory economics is available. There is no charge for this service.

Jobs and Career Opportunities

1. To assist students in career planning and preparation.
2. To assist in selection of graduate schools.
3. To investigate opportunities in summer and part-time employment.
4. To provide aptitude testing.
5. To provide career counseling.
6. To assist in job placement upon graduation.

To encourage students to take advantage of this program, one-credit Career Preparation courses are regularly offered by the Division.