BS in Finance

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

For organizations, large and small, money is the basic measure of business activity and capital funds are an essential element in measuring current and eventual success. To ensure a prosperous future, an organization must employ people who are knowledgeable in financial strategy. SUNY Poly’s Finance program gives students the tools and skills necessary to have rewarding careers as financial leaders.

SUNY Poly’s faculty bring their expertise and experience into the classroom to teach students financial principles, leading into a variety of advanced finance topics. Complemented by a broad business management education, the finance program leads to rewarding career opportunities for its graduates.

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

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a degree in finance find employment in a variety of organizations, including banks, investment companies, brokerage houses, or in the finance departments of corporations.

A finance degree is also excellent preparation for students interested in pursuing graduate degrees in numerous disciplines, such as public administration, law, and business.

What you’ll study

Financial Accounting

Managerial Accounting

Introduction to Business

Business Law

Finance Principles

Marketing Principles

Organizational Behavior

Human Resource Management

Issues in Business & Society

Management Science

Management Policy

Intermediate Accounting Investments

Financial Institutions

Financial Management Problems

Financial Planning and Control

Access the SUNY Poly catalog at sunypoly.edu/academics/catalog/ undergraduate 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.