Professional accountants are in high demand. Built specifically for today's business needs, our online program will deepen understanding of capital budgeting, finance and portfolio management to advance your career in this challenging legal and regulatory business environment.
Quick Facts
Rolling Admission Apply Anytime
You Can Start Fall, Spring or Summer
Delivery Option Online
Cost Per Credit Hour $635
Credit Hours 36
Estimated Completion Time 2 Years
Overview
The Public Accounting MBA combines a comprehensive business curriculum with required accounting courses in tax, theory, audit and government accounting. The program prepares students for high-level careers in accounting and finance.
Curriculum
Master of Business Administration
Adapt to the Evolving Business World
Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to master the complex global landscape with Oswego's Public Accounting MBA program. Our faculty stress practical approaches to real-life scenarios with coursework designed to complement an always evolving industry.
Outcomes
Graduates of the program will enter the workforce with the skills necessary to be successful in the field. Our program meets the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' requirements. In addition, the program has been registered with the New York State Education Department for candidates seeking admission to the Uniform Certified Public Accountant examination.
Career Opportunities
- Certified public accountant
- Tax and audit accountant
- Accounting firm manager
My professor told me that I could go anywhere with accounting — policymaking, strategy. After this encouragement, I stuck with the accounting program, decided to become a certified public accountant and realized that business is the right field for me to be in.
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AACSB accredited
The SUNY Oswego School Of Business earned AACSB accreditation in 2002. Less than 5% of business schools worldwide have earned this distinction.
Diversity Graduate Fellowship Program
Prospective students may be eligible for an award which includes an annual stipend, in addition to fully-paid tuition for full-time study.
More than 120 Graduate Assistantships Offered
Assistantships provide an opportunity to gain experience through professional work on campus.
#1 Public Online MBA Offering in NYS
SUNY Oswego remains the top public online MBA offering in New York state for the 9th year straight according to U.S. News & World Report
Application Requirements
All applicants will be asked to supply transcripts that show evidence of overall undergraduate GPA. The average GPA of MBA applicants is approximately 3.2.
GMAT scores are not required for an applicant to be considered for admission to the MBA program. MBA applicants who believe that a GMAT/GRE score would strengthen their credentials for admission to the MBA program have the option to submit a test score as part of their application package.
The School of Business admissions committee, upon completion of its review of an application, may determine that a candidate’s profile needs strengthening for admission and may offer a deferral or a conditional admission that may include, among other things, required submission of a GMAT score.
In 500–1000 words, describe your unique personal achievements relating to your academic interests, and include any experiences you feel have contributed to your educational and professional objectives, such as supervisory activities, program development, leadership activities, and special assignments. Explain what these achievements and experiences have meant to your professional growth, what you hope to achieve professionally in the next five years, what you expect out of your business degree, and how you will contribute to the classroom experiences. This essay should detail your reasoning for applying to SUNY Oswego and it will help the review team better understand your background and evaluate your application.
We invite you to discuss earning your MBA degree with member of the School of Business, as well as discuss course requirements for your preferred MBA program. An evaluation of your academic and professional history will determine prerequisite foundation requirements.
Include a professional resume or curriculum vitae that includes your academic history, professional background and any accomplishments of note. This document should provide details that support your admittance to the program.
Indicate three names with valid email addresses. We will send an email request directly to the references on your behalf. These references should be able to speak to your character, work ethic and abilities.
Prospective students are charged a non-refundable $65 fee for processing the application.
Important: All international transcripts must be verified through a World Education Services (WES) credit evaluation as part of your application.
English Language Proficiency: Submit official TOEFL (79 overall, MBA 83) or IELTS (6.5) scores, unless exempt.
Visa and I-20 Documentation: After acceptance, upload your financial documents and passport copy to receive your Form I-20 for your visa application.
For more details, please visit Application Requirements for International Graduate Students.