Program Overview:
As our students proceed on their educational journey through life, it is our privilege to guide and challenge them to attain their highest ambitions. We provide a stimulating undergraduate and graduate student-centered curriculum that is taught by highly qualified, dedicated faculty with excellent staff support.
We serve our students and community through active engagement in an educational experience grounded on ethics and critical thinking. Our faculty makes it their highest priority to keep abreast of the latest developments in their academic fields and translate that knowledge as it applies to each student. We are proud to say that we know our students and community well. Our programs are carefully evaluated on the lifelong successes of our students as they live and work in, and contribute to, the global communities of today.
The multiple undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the School of Business offer matriculating students significant flexibility to decide to pursue the traditional four-year degree program or a more innovative combined Bachelor’s and Master’s degree program. The School offers two four-year degree options, the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and the Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Those interested in a combined bachelors and master’s degree in business should review the BS/MBA accelerated program option. In addition, students who are interested in careers as Certified Public Accountants have the opportunity to enter the 150 Hour Accounting Program. The Professional Accountancy program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master’s of Science in Professional Accounting and satisfies the State of New York educational requirement for the CPA.
122 Credit Hour Program (Bachelor’s Degree)
The 122 hour Accounting major is designed to prepare students for positions in accounting, internal auditing, tax work, budgeting, and cost control. Graduates meet the educational requirements for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) examinations, as well as many federal and state civil service examinations. Students are also well prepared for graduate work in accounting. Beginning in 2009, New York State requires 150 credit hours for new practitioners to be licensed as a Certified Public Accountant.
Once students have matriculated in the Accounting degree program at The College of Saint Rose, they must satisfy all remaining accounting requirements with Saint Rose courses. A maximum of 15 credits in accounting courses (or five courses, whichever is less) may be transferred to Saint Rose. These courses are Principles of Financial Accounting, Principles of Managerial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Intermediate Accounting 1 and Intermediate Accounting 2. Transfer criteria are the same for all Accounting majors and Business Administration majors with an Accounting concentration.
Although the College provides fully equipped computer labs, experience has shown that students benefit from having a personal computer. This is especially true for the online components of many classes.
Program Contacts:
To email the Department Chair,
Dr. Donald Dean, Accounting Department
Program Webpage:
Accounting, BS
Program Requirements:
Major in Accounting (122 credits)
Accounting Courses (30 credits)
General Business Courses (24 credits)
| BUS 246 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BUS 253 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 301 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS 310 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BUS 334 | Business Law II | 3 |
| BUS 352 | Operations Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| BUS 425 | Integrated Global Business | 3 |
| BUS XXX | Finance Elective beyond BUS 301 | 3 |
General Electives (ACC, BUS or Liberal Arts) 8 credits
College-wide Liberal education requirement (41 credits)
includes:
Additional liberal and general education (19 credits)
includes:
Additional Requirements, Prerequisites and Recommendations
An Accounting major must take at least 60 credit hours in liberal and general education. This exceeds the College-wide Liberal Education requirement; courses should be chosen in consultation with an advisor. General electives can include courses from the arts and sciences that may or may not have Liberal Education designation. Accounting majors must take a “business students only” section of MAT 184 Statistics.
Courses taken in professional fields such as nursing, education, medical technology, or engineering are generally not recognized as Liberal Education courses for this requirement.
Internship/Field Experiences/Service:
An Internship is highly recommended as an accounting or business elective. MAT 180 College Algebra, MAT 184 Statistics and CSC 111 Introduction to Computer Science, or their equivalents, form an essential knowledge base for upper-level major courses and should be taken in the freshman or sophomore year. Courses in mathematics and statistics must be completed with a grade of C or better.
BUS 494 Internship is highly recommended as a business elective. MAT 180 College Algebra, MAT 184 Statistics and CSC 111 Introduction to Computer Science, or their equivalents, form an essential knowledge base for upper-level major courses and should be taken in the freshman or sophomore year. Courses in mathematics and statistics must be completed with a grade of C or better. Students must earn a cumulative index of 2.0 or better in all courses required for the Accounting major.
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Course
| ACC 496 | Integrated Acc't Experience | 3 |
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org
The School of Business at The College of Saint Rose, inclusive of its degree programs at the bachelor’s and master’s level, is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.acbsp.org/p/st/ld/sid=s1_001
Career Opportunities and Graduate Study:
Minor(s):
Complete minors listing
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
What Makes an Application Complete
- Online or Paper application (fee waived for online applicants!)
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
- Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.
The Bottom Line
The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast, and we still award more than $25 million in Saint Rose scholarships, grants and financial aid.
Take a look at our bottom line, and view a cost comparison with a four-year public institution.
More about Financial Aid
Financial Aid is defined as any grant, scholarship, loan, or employment opportunity given with the express purpose of assisting you with education-related expenses to make you education affordable. Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of student need and the availability of funds.
The Admission and Financial Aid teams have designed a Guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid to help prospective students and families get to the bottom line and find that The College of Saint Rose is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast--while maintaining powerful academic opportunities.
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