BS Accounting

Bachelor of Science Accounting

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

SUNY Polytechnic Institute, New York’s premier public polytechnic, provides an innovative and affordable higher education for students interested in science, engineering, technology, business, healthcare, and other liberal arts offerings for a well-rounded approach to experiential learning. Our commitment to a hands-on education situates students with both the academic structure customary of undergraduate study and unique opportunities for training and cutting-edge research, ultimately providing learners an unmatched education targeted for success in our fast-changing world. SUNY Poly students enjoy public school tuition with benefits that many small, private institutions boast, including small class sizes, individualized learning experiences, and a tight-knit community.

The Program

From small businesses to global conglomerates, all organizations need an accurate record of their financial dealings. Accounting is the recording, summarizing, and analysis of business or financial transactions and information. Accountants not only keep track of the past but also examine and analyze events to plan in the future financial world.

SUNY Poly’s Accounting program prepares students to become certified public accountants. In addition to the CPA preparation program, the BS degree program with a major in business administration allows a student to “specialize’’ in accounting by utilizing accounting courses as elective choices within their degree program.

Accreditation

SUNY Poly business programs are accredited by AACSB International.

AACSB International is known worldwide as the longest standing, most recognized form of specialized/ professional accreditation an institution and its business program can earn. Less than 5% of the world’s 13,000 business programs have earned an AACSB Accreditation.

AACSB-accredited schools have the highest quality faculty, relevant and challenging curriculum, and provide educational and career opportunities that are not found at other business schools.

For more information: aacsb.edu/aacsb-accredited

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a degree in accounting find employment in a variety of different settings. CPAs are employed by accounting firms, or are selfemployed, providing auditing and tax services to a wide variety of clients. Many CPAs are employed by the government, particularly in state and federal departments. Private corporations also employ CPAs for various accounting functions.

What you’ll study

Elements of Calculus

Behavioral Science

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Statistics

Computer Science Applications

Finance Principles

Financial Management Problems

Business Law I

Business Law II

Marketing Management Principles

Organizational Behavior

Management Information Systems

Issues in Business and Society

Management Science

Management Policy

Financial Accounting

Cost Accounting

Intermediate Accounting I

Intermediate Accounting II

Income Tax I

Auditing

Advance Accounting

Access the SUNY Poly catalog at https://webapp.sunypoly.edu/ undergrad-catalog/ for specific courses and program requirements.

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Our Campus

Located in Utica, NY, on hundreds of wooded and landscaped acres, SUNY Poly’s campus is a beautiful living and learning environment. Students live in our modern, spacious residential complexes, including the new Hilltop Hall, SUNY’s first zero-net carbon residence hall, and enjoy an expanding array of student-focused facilities that include our state-of-the-art Center for Global Advanced Manufacturing, Student Center, and Wildcat Field House. Life on campus is enriched by a wide variety of events and activities, including the Wildcats’ championship-winning intercollegiate athletics program, our Wildcat Esports team, and a weekly agenda of intramurals, concerts, comedians, and more. Students can join one of the dozens of clubs and organizations or start one with a group of friends who share an interest.