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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.
The Business Economics major is open to
all entering undergraduates and matriculated undergraduates who
have a 2.0 grade point average and grades of "C" or
better in courses required for the major, and follow the prescribed
course sequences. SAT score of 1100 or higher is recommended.
After basic courses in economics and accounting, students progress
to fundamental courses in management, marketing, finance, and
intermediate economics. Thereafter, students develop additional
depth in the business disciplines through required courses and
the election of concentrations in specific fields. All majors
complete a capstone course in Strategic Management in residence.
All advanced courses and most introductory courses are taught
by full-time faculty whose focus is on their functional area
of training. The majority of the faculty members have earned
Ph.D. degrees.
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
The Division of Economics and Business offers a Business minor
and an Economics minor. These minors are open to undergraduate
majors outside the Division of Economics and Business. See the
minor brochure for additional information.
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
Morgan Stanley
A.G. Edwards & Sons
Paine Webber
Sysco Food Services
Simon Property Group
Catskill Area Hospice
Colone Associates
NBT Bank
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Computer Associates
National
Soccer Hall of Fame
National Baseball
Hall of Fame
SONY Loews Theatres
A.O. Fox Hospital
Otsego County Chamber of Commerce
Nassau County Veterans Memorial Coliseum
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Transfer Credit
Acceptance of courses for transfer credit
is at the discretion of the College and the Division of Economics
and Business. Generally, college-level credits from other SUNY
academic institutions are accepted at least as electives, subject
to limitations on the number of credits accepted for transfer
and minimum required grades in coursework for transfer (click
here for further information). A grade of "C" or better
is required in coursework required for the Professional Accounting
major and the Business Economics major; this includes transfer
courses deemed equivalent to courses offered by the Division of
Economics and Business.
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's Office of International Education
assists students who wish to enhance their education through study
abroad. Numerous opportunities exist among almost three hundred
SUNY programs in fifty countries, plus non-SUNY programs.
SUNY-Oneonta has exchange partners in Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Russia, and Finland. For more information about education abroad opportunities,
please contact the Office
of International Education (111 Schumacher
Hall, 607-436-3369).
Summer Program
The College at Oneonta provides an extensive summer program to
serve students majoring in Business Economics, Economics, Accounting,
or International Studies. This program also provides courses to
the general college community and functions as a source of continuing
education. The Economics and Business Division's working relationship
with the Faculty of International Business of the Siberian Aerospace
University in Krasnoyarsk, Russia provides the opportunity to study
there in the summer.
Honors
The Division annually recognizes the outstanding
student in each of the major fields offered and all students graduating
with a Division grade point average of 3.50 or better.
Affiliated
Organizations
- Omicron Delta Epsilon - International Honor Society in Economics
- American Marketing Association
- Financial Management Association International
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 at no charge.
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Jobs and Career Opportunities
The Division works with the Career Development Center to help
students utilize their education for future success. Specific
goals are:
- To assist students in career planning and preparation.
- To
assist in selection of graduate schools.
- To investigate opportunities
in summer and part-time employment.
- To provide aptitude testing.
- To provide career counseling.
- 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.
