General Information
The combined five year program leading to a BS degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) has been designed to meet the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ requirements which went into effect in the year 2000. In addition, the combined five-year program has been registered with the NYS Education Department for candidates seeking admission to the Uniform CPA Examination.
Admission
Admission to the program is granted at the end of the student’s junior year of study based on academic progress to that date as well as results on the Graduate Management Aptitude Exam. Transfer students from four year institutions should apply in early spring of their senior year of study. Students accepted for transfer from four year institutions should have a bachelors degree or the equivalent in the field of accounting as described in the New York State Public Accountancy Handbook.
Applicants to the program should have a minimum of 2.6/4.0 undergraduate GPA and an acceptable score on the Graduate Management Aptitude Test. Each participant must submit two letters of reference in addition to the transcripts and examination reports required. The admissions committee will review applications and provide recommendations to the graduate dean. Admission procedures are delineated in the Admissions section of the Graduate Catalog.
Degree Candidacy
Same requirements as for MBA Degree in Management.
Transfer Credit
Same requirements as for MBA Degree in Management.
Foundation Requirements
Oswego students will fulfill foundation requirements through their undergraduate course work (See the Undergraduate Catalog). Transfer students will fulfill their foundation requirements by virtue of their undergraduate degrees in accounting or the equivalent as set forth in the New York State Public Accountancy Handbook.
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