Jun 26, 2024  
2009-2010 Graduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Accounting/MBA


Accounting, Finance, and Law

Chuck Spector, Chair
238 Rich Hall
315-312-2911
www.oswego.edu/accounting

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 under ADMISSIONS .

Degree Candidacy

It is the responsibility of the student to file for degree candidacy when twelve to eighteen hours of graduate study have been completed. Hours over eighteen are subject to forfeiture. The graduate director will conduct a review of the candidate’s academic performance. Evidence of graduate level ability and a cumulative average of 3.0 or better is required to qualify for the awarding of degree candidacy status.

Transfer Credit

Up to six credit hours of accredited and approved graduate work may be transferred from other accredited graduate programs of study.

Foundation Requirements

Oswego students will fulfill foundation requirements through undergraduate course work. Transfer students will fulfill the foundation requirements by virtue of an undergraduate degree in accounting or the equivalent as set forth in the New York State Public Accountancy Handbook.

Programs

Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration