Program: Public Accounting, M.B.A. - State University of New York at Oswego

Apr 03, 2025

2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Program Contact

Irene Scruton, Program Coordinator
140 Rich Hall
315-312-2911
irene.scruton@oswego.edu

The Business Administration program is in the School of Business. Visit the program admissions page to apply.

Program Description

The Public Accounting MBA combines a focus on technical accounting skills and the development of management and leadership abilities. Building on an undergraduate degree in accounting, students learn how to communicate financial information to stakeholders, and make strategic decisions in complex business environments. They also develop strong critical thinking and decision-making skills that are essential for navigating the challenges of the accounting profession. The degree supports the fulfillment of New York State’s 150 credit hour education requirement for the Certified Public Accountant license.

Public Accounting MBA Program (36 cr)

A. Core Requirements (18 cr)

MBA 511 - Management Information Systems Credit: 3
MBA 513 - Managerial Finance Credit: 3
MBA 514 - Marketing Management Credit: 3
MBA 515 - Management Science I Credit: 3
MBA 516 - International Business Credit: 3
MBA 517 - Organization and Management: A Global Perspective Credit: 3

B. Advanced Tools (3 cr)

Select one Advanced Tool Course under advisement.

MBA 543 - Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management Credit: 3
MBA 545 - Futures and Options Markets Credit: 3
MBA 547 - Management of Financial Institutions Credit: 3
MBA 568 - Project Management Credit: 3

C. Accounting Requirements (12 cr)

MBA 571 - Public Sector Accounting Credit: 3
MBA 572 - Taxation of Business Entities Credit: 3
MBA 573 - Financial Accounting Theory Credit: 3
MBA 574 - Advanced Auditing Credit: 3

D. Capstone (3 cr)

MBA 550 - Management Policy Credit: 3

Additional Information

Additional Program Requirements

Foundation Prerequisite Requirements MBA Programs : Oswego students will fulfill foundation requirements through their undergraduate course work (See the Undergraduate Catalog). Students from other institutions 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. An overall average of “C” is required, but no grade less than a C- will be accepted in any individual course. All foundation requirements and elective courses are predetermined based upon requirements set forth by the NYS Education Department for the CPA exam.
Students with weak writing or oral communication skills will be required to complete extra coursework in those areas. Such coursework will appear on the student’s transcript, but may not be counted towards graduation in the student’s elective coursework.