Why Study Accounting?
The Accounting minor provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field of accounting which will serve as a basis for further advanced study in accounting at the graduate level. It is anticipated that students who declare the accounting minor will continue their accounting education by enrolling in the MBA program in order to prepare themselves for the Uniform Certified Public Accountancy exam and a career in public accounting.
- Financial Accounting
- Federal Income Taxation
- External Auditing
- Legal Environment of Business
Ready to take the next step?
SAMPLE COURSES:
- The Small Business Entrepreneur
- Intro to Business
- Intro to Decision Sciences
- Principles of Management
ADMISSION INFO:
Our CPA licensure eligible accounting programs begin with the accounting minor and continue with either an MBA or MS in accounting. Programs include a rigorous curriculum, preparing graduates for careers in public and private accounting.
After Graduation
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.
CAREER OPTIONS:
- Accounting Professional
- Accounting Assistant
- Accounting Clerk
- Tax Examining Technician
RECENT EMPLOYERS:
- Kandell Farnworth & Pubins
- Clare Rose Inc.
- Confidential Construction Company
- US Department of the Treasury
Interested in this Minor?
College of Business
Chair: Manuel London
Office: 109 Harriman Hall
Phone: (631) 632-7171
University CodesSAT: 2548ACT: 2952FAFSA: 002838
