The School of Management is one of four professional schools on the Binghamton University campus. Its programs allow students to appreciate the complexity of modern organizations, the intricate relationships that exist between organizations and the social frameworks of which they are a part, and the challenges of administration at its broadest levels. The curriculum offerings are diverse, and they prepare students for professional careers as well as for undertaking advanced academic work.
The undergraduate programs of the school have a pre-professional orientation and stress breadth of knowledge while allowing limited specialization. They provide students with a comprehensive management education aimed at developing and expanding their capacity for dealing with an increasingly complex business environment, on both a national and international level, and they familiarize students with the computer and its applications to the functional areas of management. As part of their graduation requirements, students take a course in management policy and strategy, which acts as a capstone experience.
The undergraduate management curriculum provides students with a strong liberal arts background; a sound foundation in the basic disciplines and functional areas of management; and an awareness of the legal, environmental and societal factors that affect decision making in organizations. In addition, the undergraduate management student has the opportunity to develop depth in one or more functional areas by electing concentrations in those areas.
The undergraduate accounting curriculum option provides strong pre-professional training in the theory and practice of accounting, within the context of a sound general education that exposes the student both to the liberal and to the management arts. The program serves students interested in careers in public and corporate accounting, as well as students who intend to pursue advanced studies in various graduate and professional schools.
The School of Management also offers honors programs in accounting and management. Information on these programs is provided later in this section.
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The procedure for candidates applying for admission is
essentially the same as for other students applying for admission to the
University. Specific information may be found in the general section
on Admissions in this Bulletin.
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Cross-disciplinary study is urged, and students are required to take at least one-half of the coursework for their degrees in the arts and sciences departments in Harpur College, or in Decker School of Nursing, School of Education and Human Development, or Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science. Those students enrolled in the accounting curriculum must have a minimum of 60 credits of liberal arts coursework to qualify to take the CPA exam.
The following are valid grades in School of Management undergraduate courses: A, A–, B+, B, B–, C+, C, C–, D, F, W, WF, and I. The grade of P may be given only in internship, teaching practicum, independent study or readings and research coursework. This grading option is available only with consent of both the instructor and the school’s advising office.
Students matriculated in the School of Management must adhere to this grading system in all courses taken in the School of Management.
When taking courses in other schools, School of Management students are permitted to take the grading option of those schools if they wish. They may also petition to be graded according to the School of Management system, if the instructor is willing and if the school offering the course permits such petitions.
Grades earned in other schools by School of Management students are entered into the student’s record and printed on transcripts as they are given.
Undergraduate students from other schools who register for School of Management courses may petition the respective instructors to be graded by the system existing in the school in which they are enrolled.
All graduate students taking an undergraduate course in the School of Management are graded according to the grading policies of the Graduate School.
For students matriculated in the School of Management, grade-point averages are computed by totaling grade points earned (grades’ values multiplied by their credit hours) and dividing by credit hours attempted. Thus a student carrying four courses for four hours’ credit each, and receiving a grade of C in each, has a semester grade-point average of 2.0. Receiving all grades of A, the student’s average is 4.0. Each semester, a cumulative grade-point average is computed by applying the above computation to all grade points earned and all hours attempted to date.
To remain in good academic standing, students must demonstrate that they are passing courses at a satisfactory rate, and with satisfactory grades, to earn a bachelor’s degree in the usual period of time. To remain in good academic standing, students are required to maintain a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 in all courses taken for credit, as well as for courses taken in the School of Management. The standard in respect to School of Management coursework is not invoked until a student has attempted at least 12 hours of SOM coursework. Students who fail to meet these minimum criteria are placed on probation and are expected to raise their averages to a 2.0 level or better within a reasonable amount of time. Academic probation does not necessarily preclude a student from registering or from receiving financial aid; standards for financial aid eligibility are described in the Financial Information section of this Bulletin. Students who fail to raise their averages may be subject to dismissal.
While students may carry an overall grade-point average slightly below 2.0 and be allowed to continue their studies "on probation," those who fall considerably below a cumulative GPA of 2.0 are dismissed. These decisions are made in accordance with the following guidelines.
Academic Dismissal Indexes
| Hours Completed
(including Advanced Standing) |
Minimum Cumulative GPA |
| 1-34* | 1.440 |
| 35-51 | 1.625 |
| 52-68 | 1.715 |
| 69-85 | 1.800 |
| 86-102 | 1.875 |
| 103-119 | 1.950 |
| 120+ | 2.000 |
At the very least, students are expected to carry the cumulative GPA indicated for their respective levels of progress. Failure to meet the minimum GPA specified above results in the student’s dismissal.
1. The GPA used for academic standards purpose is also used in the determination of graduation honors and reflects all coursework attempted.
It is calculated by assigning the following point values to the respective grades:
| A = 4.0 | C = 2.0 |
| A- = 3.7 | C- = 1.7 |
| B+ = 3.3 | D = 1.0 |
| B = 3.0 | F = 0.0 |
| B- = 2.7 | WF = 0.0 |
| C+ = 2.3 |
P, W and similar grades generate no grade points and are not included in the GPA calculation.
2. A student who has been dismissed for academic reasons for the first time may apply for immediate readmission. In some instances, this may be granted. In other cases the school may stipulate that the student must wait for a semester or two before being readmitted. A student may be readmitted only by formal petition to the office of the Dean of the School of Management. The student must explain any extenuating circumstances that contributed to the poor record.
If readmitted, students are given an "academic contract," the provisions of which they must fulfill. Such a contract normally requires them to complete specified amounts of coursework in a specified period of time at a specified level of performance. The object of this contract is to raise the student above the minimum acceptable grade-point average for the state of degree completion, as indicated on the preceding academic dismissal chart. Failure to satisfy the conditions of this academic contract usually results in the student’s being dropped for a second and final time.
Incomplete Policy
A notation of Incomplete, rather than a grade, may be reported by the instructor when a student has made substantial progress but has not been able to complete a course. The student must have a valid reason, because of illness or other justifiable circumstances, for requesting an Incomplete. The issues of substantial progress, potential to pass the course and the reason for the request are decided by the instructor. When giving an Incomplete, the instructor must:
1. complete a contract for fulfilling the Incomplete that is signed by the instructor and the student;
2. submit the contract to the SOM advising office along with the submission of the Incomplete grade;
3. specify in the contract how and when the course will be completed. The student must be in compliance with SOM rules regarding the number of Incompletes a student may carry at one time (a student may not carry more than eight credit hours of Incompletes at any time without the specific approval of the dean’s office);
4. include in the contract, in extenuating circumstances (e.g., sabbatical), the signature of any additional instructor needed for successful completion of the course. This signature is to be obtained by the originating faculty member, not the student.
An Incomplete grade becomes an F 72 hours after the last scheduled final in the next regular semester following the issuance of the Incomplete, unless a change of grade is submitted by the instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to ascertain that the coursework has been completed according to the contract and a new grade submitted. An extension of this deadline must be approved by the instructor and the dean’s office and is approved only in highly unusual circumstances. Contracts and other required forms may be obtained from the SOM advising office.
If they wish their records to indicate good standing, students who withdraw from the University must follow a formal withdrawal procedure. Mere absence from class does not constitute due notice of withdrawal. Withdrawal applications may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. When students withdraw entirely from the School of Management, and also simultaneously withdraw from all courses for which they are registered, there is no academic penalty associated with the withdrawal from courses. A grade of "W" is assigned to each course, and a notation indicating withdrawal from the University is placed on the transcript.
Formal readmission is necessary for any student who has not been in attendance for one or more semesters. Students who officially withdraw during the regular academic year are eligible to register for the next academic semester.
The following regulations govern withdrawals from individual School of Management courses:
1. Students may withdraw from a course without restriction and with no recorded grade until the official University drop deadline.
2. Students who withdraw from a course after the official drop deadline receive a notation of WF, which is treated exactly like a grade of F in the computation of grade-point averages. Under special circumstances, a student may petition to have a notation of W recorded instead. Students wishing to drop courses after the drop deadline and receive a W grade are required to provide evidence that extraordinary circumstances beyond their control occurred after the drop deadline. Poor class performance and/or poor judgment are not considered appropriate reasons for a late drop. Petitions for late drops should be submitted to the School of Management undergraduate adviser.
The Registrar’s Office maintains a single transcript for School of Management students, which serves both internal and external purposes. As an external transcript, it is the official record of the student’s performance and is forwarded to prospective employers and graduate schools. As an internal transcript, in conjunction with a degree audit report, it is used by the University and School of Management for their administrative and academic advising purposes. The following reflects the School of Management’s policy on transcripts:
1. The semester and cumulative grade-point averages recorded on the transcript are based on the student’s academic work in all units of Binghamton University.
2. School of Management students who complete all of their academic work at Binghamton University are limited to 16 credit hours of P, S or similar grades in liberal arts coursework during their undergraduate programs. Those who transfer from other institutions are limited to the equivalent of one such grade for each year of attendance at Binghamton University. Physical education courses are excluded from this limit.
All grades are recorded on the student’s transcript as they are received in courses.
While independent study is useful and important adjunct to a student’s academic preparation, no student is allowed to present more than eight credit hours of independent study, internship and/or practicum in college teaching coursework in fulfillment of School of Management degree requirements. Independent study, internships and Practicum in College Teaching generally are taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
The writing requirement consists of completion of two composition (C) courses from within Harpur College or equivalent courses transferred from other colleges or universities.
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Undergraduate students with outstanding academic records are awarded graduation honors at Commencement. Determinations are made in accordance with the following guidelines:
1. Selections are made on the basis of the student’s entire academic career. Honors are limited to the top 15 percent of the graduating class as shown by the students’ cumulative GPAs.
2. Within the upper 15 percent of the class, individual designations are determined as follows:
a. Students with cumulative grade-point averages of 3.8 or greater (on a 4.0 scale) receive the designation summa cum laude;
b. Students with cumulative grade-point averages of between 3.50 and 3.79 receive the designation magna cum laude;
c. Students with cumulative grade-point averages of between 3.20 and 3.49 receive the designation cum laude.
3. Students below 3.2 are not considered for honors even if they are in the top 15 percent of their graduating class. Likewise, students who have GPAs of 3.2 or greater and who are not in the upper 15 percent of their graduating class are excluded from eligibility for graduation honors.
4. Students who have entered Binghamton University after completing a portion of their degree requirements at another institution must present cumulative GPAs of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for all coursework taken at other institutions, and must complete at least 60 credit hours in residence at Binghamton University, to be eligible for graduation honors.
5. As indicated above, four-year students may present no more than 16 credit hours of P grades. Transfer students are limited to four credit hours of P grades per full year of attendance at Binghamton University. Physical education courses taken in fulfillment of the regular requirement are not counted in this limitation.
Students who fail to satisfy any of the above criteria are not considered for graduation honors unless an exception is granted through the Dean’s Office.
At the end of each regular semester, School of Management students who have earned exceptional grades during that semester are accorded Dean’s List recognition. Such recognition is limited to those 50 students having the highest semester grade-point averages while completing at least 16 credit hours for letter grades. A minimum grade-point average of 3.50 is required.
See "Awards and Honors" in the Academic
Policies section of this Bulletin.
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The following conditions must be met to receive a bachelor of science degree from the School of Management.
1. Students must have paid or satisfactorily adjusted all University dues.
2. Students must have: a) credit for a minimum of 32 academic courses (128 credits) plus two semesters of physical education (2 credits); b) a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.0, both overall and in School of Management courses.
3. Students must have completed a minimum of 50 percent of management coursework at Binghamton University.
4. Students must present no more than one liberal arts course with a grade
of P for each full year of attendance at Binghamton University. Physical education courses are excluded from this limitation.5. Students must have fulfilled the general requirements of the School of Management and any specified requirements of the area in which they are candidates for a degree.
6. Students must have been in residence in the School of Management during the last seven and one-half courses (30 credit hours) immediately preceding graduation, unless specifically exempted from this requirement by the academic advising office.
7. Students must not be under any disciplinary action.
8. Students must be duly recommended by the school’s faculty.
9. Finally, the State University Trustees by formal action must have admitted the students to the degree.
All petitions that request modification of academic requirements must be approved by the program director, the school’s associate dean or their designee(s).
Students who wish to specialize in accounting, to qualify for the CPA certificate in New York state, are urged to elect the degree program in accounting and to confer with the School of Management advising office no later than their sophomore year. The baccalaureate degree program in accounting is accredited by the New York State Education Department for CPA candidates.
Students who wish a career in accounting other than with public accounting firms are also advised to elect the degree program in accounting. For further information, consult with the school’s advising office.
Students in the management baccalaureate program may elect one or more concentrations, preferably by the end of the fifth semester. A concentration consists of three courses designed to provide depth in a specialized area in addition to the broad program provided by the core requirements. Through judicious selection of a concentration and the remaining electives, a student may tailor a program of study to meet specific needs and goals. The student’s concentrations are recorded on the official transcript at the time of graduation.
Students who intend to continue their studies in graduate school should consider the fact that many graduate programs may require knowledge of at least one foreign language, as well as additional competence in mathematics and statistics. Consequently, students with this goal may want to select as electives additional courses from these areas.
BS In Accounting
To be granted the bachelor of science degree in accounting from the
School of Management, students must complete the following courses.
| Minimum number of 4-hour courses | |
| I. Liberal Arts | |
| A. Requirements | |
| QMMG 111. Statistics*** | 1 |
| ECON 160. Microeconomics | 1 |
| ECON 162. Macroeconomics | 1 |
| MATH 221 or 220. Calculus | 1 |
| B. Electives | |
| Liberal arts electives (to include two composition courses and no more than nine courses at the introductory level)* |
12 |
| II. School of Management | |
| A. Requirements | |
| BL&S 111-112. Legal Environment of Management I and II | 2 |
| HRM 311. Organizational Behavior | 1 |
| FIN 311. Financial Management | 1 |
| MIS 311. Management Information Systems | 1 |
| MKTG 311. Introduction to Marketing | 1 |
| OPM 311. Operations Management | 1 |
| MGMT 411. Global Strategic Management | 1 |
| ACCT 211. Financial Accounting | 1 |
| ACCT 305. Cost Accounting** | 1 |
| ACCT 311. Intermediate Accounting Theory I | 1 |
| ACCT 312. Intermediate Accounting Theory II | 1 |
| ACCT 455. Advanced Accounting Theory | 1 |
| ACCT 460. Auditing | 1 |
| ACCT 475 Federal Income Taxation I | 1 |
| Finance elective | 1 |
| III. Physical education (two semesters)# | 1/2 |
| TOTAL | 32-1/2 |
**No credit will be granted in the accounting curriculum for ACCT 212.
***The School of Management strongly recommends that students take QMMG 111 as their required course in statistics. No more than one introductory statistics course may count toward the degree.
#Students must take two semesters and can elect to take up to four more semesters to substitute for an elective under Part I, B.
The following represents the normal sequence of courses which School of Management students are expected to follow in completing degree requirements in accounting during their four years at Binghamton University. It reflects the school's belief that professional course work must be preceded by a sound liberal arts background combined with course work in necessary foundation areas. Transfer students should consult their academic advisors to determine where and how their previous work fits into this sequence.
First Semester (17 hours)
• MATH 221 or 220. Calculus
• Liberal arts elective*
• Liberal arts elective
• Liberal arts elective
• Physical education
Second Semester (17 hours)
• QMMG 111. Statistics
• Liberal arts elective*
• Liberal arts elective
• Literature
• Physical education
Third Semester (16 hours)
• BL&S 111. Legal Environment of Management I
• ECON 160. Microeconomics
• Liberal arts elective
• Liberal arts elective
Fourth Semester (16 hours)
• ACCT 211. Financial Accounting
• ECON 162. Macroeconomics
• Liberal arts elective
• BL&S 112. Legal Environment of Management II
Fifth Semester (16 hours)
• ACCT 311. Intermediate Accounting Theory I
• OPM 311. Operations Management
• ACCT 305. Cost Accounting
(see footnote*** on this page)
• MKTG 311. Introduction to Marketing
Sixth Semester (16 hours)
• FIN 311. Financial Management
• MIS 311. Information Systems and Their Applications
• ACCT 312. Intermediate Accounting Theory II
• HRM 311. Organizational Behavior
Seventh Semester (16 hours)
• ACCT 475. Federal Income Taxation
• Liberal arts elective
• ACCT 455. Advanced Accounting Theory
• Second course in finance
Eighth Semester (16 hours)
• ACCT 460. Auditing
• MGMT 411. Global Strategic Management
• Liberal arts elective
• Liberal arts elective
*Students must take two composition courses (C) in liberal arts to fulfill the writing requirement.
BS In Management
To be granted the bachelor of science degree in management from the
School of Management, students must complete the following courses.
| Minimum number of 4-hour courses | |
| I. Liberal Arts | |
| A. Requirements | |
| MATH 221 or 220.Calculus | 1 |
| ECON 160. Microeconomics | 1 |
| ECON 162. Macroeconomics | 1 |
| QMMG 111.*** Statistics | 1 |
| B. Electives | |
| To include two composition courses and no more than nine courses at the introductory level | 12 |
| II. School of Management | |
| A. Requirements | |
| ACCT 211-212. Financial and Managerial Accounting | 2 |
| BL&S 111. Legal Environment of Management | 1 |
| IBUS 211. World of Business | 1 |
| HRM 311. Organizational Behavior | 1 |
| FIN 311. Financial Management | 1 |
| MKTG 311. Introduction to Marketing | 1 |
| OPM 311. Operations Management | 1 |
| MGMT 411. Global Strategic Management | 1 |
| B. Concentration | 3 |
Human Resource Management
• HRM 320. Human Resources Management
• HRM 324. Personal Selection and Performance Evaluation
• HRM 348. Compensation Management
This combination of courses permits students to take the PHR Certificate Examination the first year after graduation.
Finance
• Select any three undergraduate FIN electives beyond FIN 311, excluding independent studies.
Marketing
•Select any three undergraduate MKTG electives beyond MKTG 311, excluding independent studies. Students should consult with faculty or the advising office to select courses that reflect their career choice.
Global Management
•Select any three undergraduate IBUS courses, or any two IBUS courses plus one liberal arts course offered by Harpur College from an approved list. The Global Management concentration's purpose is to serve as a secondary concentration to broaden the school's primary concentrations listed here.
Management Information Systems
•MIS 323. Systems Analysis and Design and two from the set of MIS electives which
are offered, excluding independent study and internship.
General Management
Three undergraduate management electives above the 311 level.
| III. electives or second concentration | 3 |
| IV. Physical education (two semesters)# | 1/2 |
| TOTAL 32-1/2 |
*Students must take two writing-emphasis courses (E) in liberal arts to fulfill the writing requirement. The term "introductory level" refers to those courses for which there are no prerequisites and/or courses numbered below 300. A course with no prerequisite and which is numbered below 300, but specified as being intermediate or advanced in nature by the department teaching the course can be used as a nonintroductory elective.
***The School of Management strongly recommends that students take
QMMG 111 as their required course in statistics. No more than one introductory
statistics course may count toward the degree.
#Students must take two semesters and may elect to take up to four
more semesters to substitute for an elective under Part I, B. or Part III.
Standard Curriculum Sequence for Management Option
The following represents the normal sequence of courses which School of Management students are expected to follow in completing degree requirements in management over their four years at Binghamton University. It reflects the school's belief that professional course work must be preceded by a sound liberal arts background combined with course work in necessary foundation areas. Transfer students should consult with their academic advisors to deter mine where and how their previous work fits into this sequence.
First Semester (17 hours)
• non-management elective*
• MATH 221 or 220. Calculus
• Social science elective
• non-management elective
• Physical education
Second Semester (17 hours)
• Mathematics or science elective
• Humanities elective
• non-management electives
• QMMG 111. Statistics
• Physical education
Third Semester (16 hours)
• non-management elective*
• ACCT 211. Financial Accounting
• ECON 160. Microeconomics
• non-management elective
Fourth Semester (16 hours)
• ACCT 212. Managerial Accounting
• BL&S 111. Legal Environment of Management I
• ECON 162. Macroeconomics
• IBUS 211. World of Business
Fifth Semester (16 hours)
• FIN 311. Financial Management
• MKTG 311. Introduction to Marketing
• HRM 311. Organizational Behavior
• non-management elective
Sixth Semester (16 hours)
• MIS 311. Information Systems and Applications
• OPM 311. Operations Management
• non-management elective
• Concentration elective
Seventh Semester (16 hours)
• Concentration elective
• MGMT 411. Global Strategic Management
• non-management elective
• Second concentration elective or other elective
Eighth Semester (16 hours)
• non-management elective
• Concentration elective
• Second concentration elective or other elective
• Second concentration elective or other elective
*Students must take two writing emphasis courses ("W") in liberal
arts to fulfill the writing requirement.
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The purpose of the Pricewaterhouse-Coopers honors program is to attract superior students and challenge them to reach their full academic potential. PwC Honors students augment the normal SOM curriculum with additional requirements in writing and management. PwC Honors students are provided with special opportunities to enhance both their written and oral communication skills. To facilitate oral communication skills, honors students are required to be an active member of the PwC Honors Program Toastmasters International Chapter for a minimum of six semesters. Writing skills are enhanced through an additional required composition course.
The program is also designed to facilitate interaction with faculty and other honors students. Members are divided into teams. The teams read business publications and make weekly reports to the group. Completion of the honors program is noted on the student’s official transcript and through an honors certificate issued by the School of Management.
Admission to the PwC Honors program is competitive and is limited to 10 percent of the entering class. Students may be invited to apply for admission to the PwC Honors program when they are accepted for admission to the University. However, it is also possible to apply or reapply after completion of the freshman year. In the latter case, it is the student’s responsibility to work with the SOM advising office in planning the first year of coursework so that it is compatible with program requirements.
The "C" designation indicates a course in which composition is emphasized. These courses are offered across the curriculum. The PwC Honors program requires students to take at least one additional C course beyond the two-course SOM requirement and serves to further enhance writing ability.
The School of Management requirements that are unique to the PwC Honors program are designed to further enhance students’ breadth and depth of knowledge in management and their area of specialization. While it is not required, it is expected that many of the participants in the honors program will have earned college credit prior to their enrollment at Binghamton University. These credits may partially or fully offset the additional credit requirements. PwC Honors students augment their programs with the following additional requirements:
Honors Seminars
Students must participate in Honors seminars each semester they are enrolled in the Honors program.
International Business Requirement (additional for accounting honors students); (four credits)
• IBUS 211: World of Business
This course introduces students to the concepts, issues, theories and scope of international business.Honors students are required to fulfill one of the following options:
A: Major Area Requirement
(four credits)
This additional coursework may include independent studies and graduate-level courses in the area of specialization, with the approval of the program director.B. Second Concentration
Three courses in the desired area
C. Minor in Another School
Minors may be completed without taking extra courses by careful utilization of liberal arts electives. See the Bulletin section for the department offering the desired minor for requirements.
In addition to coursework requirements, students are required to be active members of the PwC Honors Program Toastmasters International Chapter for a minimum of six semesters.
Participants in the PwC Honors program are expected to successfully complete a minimum of 16 credits per semester. They are also expected to maintain and graduate with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. If the student’s cumulative GPA is below 3.5 for two consecutive semesters, the student may not continue in the program. Because honors coursework may also be counted towards the traditional SOM degrees, discontinuation of participation in the program does not normally result in additional coursework requirements.
For more information about the programs, or to apply, contact the SOM Advising Office at 607-777-2316.
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The School of Management offers opportunities to further students’ understanding of and exposure to the arena of international management. An interdisciplinary program in East Asian management has been approved by the faculties of Harpur College and the School of Management. Further, special courses involving study in England, Israel and Japan have provided students in accounting and in management with an opportunity to study management practices in these countries. These and other similar opportunities may be expanded. Students interested in any of these programs should contact the school’s advising office or the respective program directors.
The cross-disciplinary program in East Asian and management studies is designed to provide sound educational preparation for entry-level positions in multinational corporations or government. It provides a foundation for further study in professional school, law or business, or for graduate study of a specialty related to East Asia. Students may design study programs concentrating on Japan or China or ones that range across East Asia.
The program is open to Binghamton University undergraduates. Questions regarding the program should be directed to the East Asian and management studies faculty adviser.
Requirements for the program are as follows. All students must take:
• ACCT 211. Financial Accounting
• IBUS 211. World of Business
• QMMG 111. Statistics for Management
or ECON 366. Statistical Methods
or ECON 160. Principles of Microeconomics
• Two semesters of Chinese or two semesters of Japanese language study. The language studied should be non-native to the student.
• IBUS 480. Special Topics in International Business course on China or Japan
• Three elective, non-language courses relating to East Asia
This special program responds to requests by non-SOM students for the opportunity to complete systematically a limited selection of courses in the School of Management while completing degree requirements in their chosen school. The adjunct management option gives a limited number of students an introduction to basic subject matter in the areas of management and accounting. It is not in any way equivalent to an academic major, but rather is a supplement to appropriate majors in another school. Adjunct option students may not take more than 24 credit hours in the School of Management.
To qualify, non-SOM students must:
1. apply by general academic petition to the School of Management advising office. Prior to formal application to this program option, students may take courses that are a part of the option. If the student is accepted, these courses are credited against adjunct management option requirements;
2. meet the following general entrance criteria: a) completion of at least 60 academic hours, thereby having junior standing; b) present a GPA of 3.5 or better for their last 60 credits.
The adjunct management option requires the completion of the following courses:
| 1. HRM 311 | 4 credits |
| 2. ACCT 211 | 4 credits |
| 3. Any four School of Management courses for which the student has
the appropriate
background (normally upper division) |
16 credits
|
| TOTAL | 24 credits |
Students should be aware that the adjunct management option is not related to the 3-2 program described below in this Bulletin. Students who contemplate study for the MBA degree are well advised to complete their regular liberal arts degrees and to put off their professional studies until entering graduate school.
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The accounting 5-year program provides an opportunity for qualified students to complete their BS and MS degrees in accounting within a five-year period. In addition, the 5-year program meets the requirements for the 150-credit-hour degree that will be required for licensing in most states after 2000 (the New York state 150-hour requirement becomes effective in 2009).
To be eligible for admission into this special program, students must possess academic qualifications that allow admission into the graduate programs at the end of their senior year. Interested students must begin the application procedure early in their senior year by:
1. sitting for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT); and
2. submitting a completed graduate application to the University’s Graduate School. Further information about the 5-year program for accounting may be obtained from the School of Management advising office.
This special program accommodates the needs of a small and select group of Harpur College students. It provides an opportunity for those students to combine efficiently their undergradu ate studies with graduate study in the School of Management; the successful completion of the program results in the award both of the bachelor's (BA or BS) and of the MBA degrees within a five-year period.
To be eligible for admission into this special program, students must possess academic qualifications which allow their conditional admission into the MBA program at the end of their junior year. This program provides a well -defined career orientation for which the particular combination of undergraduate and graduate programs represents an appropriate preparation. This normally takes advantage of the student's undergraduate specialty as well as the general management preparation of the MBA.
Careful planning at an early date is absolutely necessary for students contemplating entrance into the 3-2 program. During the senior year, the student takes a full load of graduate course work representing the first year of the MBA program. This means that, by the conclusion of the junior year, all departmental, divisional, and all-college requirements necessary for the chosen undergraduate major must be completed.
While enrolled in 16 hours of MBA coursework during each semester of the senior year, the student is still officially an undergraduate fulfilling undergraduate requirements. The MBA coursework taken during that year represents "free electives" in the undergraduate program. Following successful completion of that year's work, the BA or BS is granted, and the student becomes eligible to continue the MBA program. The second year of the MBA program is undertaken with the student's having graduate student status. Upon completion of the second year requirements (32 hours) and fulfillment of the MBA graduation requirements (3.0 GPA for all MBA coursesboth first year and second year), the student is awarded the MBA degree.
Interested students must begin the application procedure early in their junior year by:
1 ) sitting for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and
2) submitting a completed MBA application to the University's Graduate Admissions Office.
The normal graduate admission process is followed, although the student, if admitted, does not gain formal entrance into the graduate program for another year. Because of the challenging nature of the program, only highly qualified students are admitted.
Further information about the 3-2 program for Harpur College
students can be obtained from either the Harpur College Academic Advising
Office or the School of Management Advising Office.
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