Studying accounting equips individuals with a fundamental understanding of financial principles and the ability to analyze and interpret financial data, making them indispensable in the business world. Additionally, a degree in accounting offers versatile career opportunities, as every organization, regardless of its size or industry, requires skilled professionals to manage its financial health and compliance with regulations.
Overview
The professional experience of award-winning faculty will add a practical perspective to your study. Our pass rates on the Certified Public Accountant examination reflect well on our students and dedicated professors, some of whom teach in commercial review courses for the exam.
Student organizations like the Accounting Society and honor society Beta Alpha Psi, plus projects like the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, allow you to network, seek leadership opportunities and gain hands-on accounting experience. Explore internships and co-op positions, highly recommended for motivated students with good grades.
SUNY Oswego's Center for Accounting Research and Education supports research, scholarly and educational activities that can help expand your knowledge and qualifications.
Curriculum
Bachelor of Science
A Building for Business
Rich Hall is the dedicated home to the School of Business, where the majority of business courses are held. In addition to high-tech classrooms, there are study rooms for group projects, a business commons and a cafe to grab a quick bite between classes, internships and jobs.
Outcomes
- Qualify to sit for the CPA exam in New York state
Career Opportunities
- Certified public accounting
- Chief financial officer
- Controller
- Internal auditing
- IRS agent
Looking back, working on [my startup company] Shea Élysée ... I would’ve been scared of anything having to do with finances ... But now, I can approach things a lot more calmly in several areas because of the assurance I’ve gotten from studying and assignments I’ve done.
I was recently accepted to a co-op in Boston with Biogen in their Internal Audit Department. I have to credit Oswego for giving me this experience. Through learning about the opportunity to practicing my interviewing skills, Oswego is the reason I'm going to have this amazing opportunity.
The best part of this major is Meet the Accountants night. Dozens of accounting firms came right to campus to meet with students and discuss internship and full-time opportunities. Each interview that I have had since has been on campus and very convenient.
I learned not only from school work, but also from extra-curricular activities such as Running Club, Chinese Club, Investment Club, and Accounting Society. These activities helped me developing my leadership skills and determination.
I had the pleasure of working very closely with a few accounting professors throughout my college career. Of course they were always there to help me with my assignments and projects.
Program Resources
95%
School of Business graduates find employment or enter graduate school within six months of graduation.
The Oswego Guarantee
- Timely course offerings
- High touch connections to alumni
- Small student to faculty ratio
- Limited room & board increases each year
Internships
Learn what it's like to work in a professional setting while still in school.
Where our students have interned
- Biogen
- Community bank
- Con-Med
- IBM
- KPMG
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
Co-Ops
Apply for this full-time, paid integrated learning experience that allows you to gain hands on experience in a professional environment.
Meet the Accountants Night
Each semester area accounting firms and industry organizations network with our students, helping them find internships and positions after graduation.