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College Of Business

Accounting

Why Study Accounting?

The Accounting Major provides students with a strong foundation in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and managerial accounting, supported by essential coursework in business analytics, finance, and operations. The program prepares students for a wide range of professional roles in public accounting, corporate finance, government, and nonprofit organizations. It will also fulfill prerequisite requirements for students who intend to enroll in a graduate accounting program in order to prepare themselves for the Uniform Certified Public Accountancy exam and a career in public accounting. You'll be encouraged to complete an internship to complement your academic course work in the classroom, and you will also have opportunities to get involved in faculty-led research, business-related clubs, co-ed business fraternities, and our Business Honors Program.

AREAS OF STUDY:

Accounting
Taxation
Auditing
Business Law

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SAMPLE COURSES:

Financial Accounting
Federal Income Taxation
External Auditing
Business Strategy

ADMISSION INFO:

Successful applicants will display evidence of achievement in mathematics and writing and will have performed particularly well on both the Math and Critical Reading sections of the SAT and/or ACT. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is typically required.

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 are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them. Many of our students go onto graduate school, including staying an extra year to complete a College of Business MBA or MS program.