The Accounting Major provides students with a strong foundation in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and managerial accounting, supported by essential coursework in business analytics, finance, and operations. The program prepares students for a wide range of professional roles in public accounting, corporate finance, government, and nonprofit organizations. It will also fulfill prerequisite requirements for students who intend to enroll in a graduate accounting program in order to prepare themselves for the Uniform Certified Public Accountancy exam and a career in public accounting. You'll be encouraged to complete an internship to complement your academic course work in the classroom, and you will also have opportunities to get involved in faculty-led research, business-related clubs, co-ed business fraternities, and our Business Honors Program.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2027
Stony Brook University
100 Nicolls Road,
STONY BROOK,
New York,
11794, Northeast, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
August 2027
Stony Brook University
100 Nicolls Road,
STONY BROOK,
New York,
11794, Northeast, United States
Successful applicants will display evidence of achievement in mathematics and writing and will have performed particularly well on both the Math and Critical Reading sections of the SAT and/or ACT. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is typically required. Grades for the three most recently completed years of secondary school must be submitted in English for an application to be reviewed.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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