Accounting, MS

College of Business

Dean
DeanHaresh Gurnani, Harriman Hall

MS Program Directors
Cecilia (Qian) Feng, PhD, MBA

MBA Program Directors
Lily Cushenbery, Harriman Hall
Gary Sherman, Harriman Hall

MSF Program Director
Dmytro Holod, Harriman Hall

MSA Program Director
Cecilia (Qian) Feng, Harriman Hall

Assistant Dean for Curriculum, Accreditation, & Student Services
Amy Milligan, Harriman Hall

Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration
Joyce Wellinger, Harriman Hall

Office of Student Services (Admissions & Advising)
Harriman Hall Room 109 (631) 632-7171

cobgraduate@stonybrook.edu

Web Site

http://www.stonybrook.edu/business

Advanced Graduate Certificates Awarded

Finance

Degrees Awarded

M.B.A., M.B.A. in Accounting, M.B.A. in Finance, M.B.A. in Marketing, M.B.A. in Health Care Management, M.S. in Accounting, M.S. in Finance, M.S. in Technology Management (in Korea)

Application

https://graduateadmissions.stonybrook.edu/apply/

In today’s world of constant change and extraordinary opportunity, the need for business education has never been greater. Our MBA degree program is taught by leading Stony Brook faculty. They are complemented by key executives recruited as visiting professors from throughout the tri-state region-industry leaders who have built stellar careers in today’s global business world.

Our students participate in a vibrant learning environment where they gain the knowledge, skills, and insights necessary to manage complex organizations. Our dedicated faculty has both academic and business experience, and teaches not only the broad principles of management, finance, and marketing but also the more intangible aspects of leadership, communications, and business strategy.

The College of Business offers flexible full and part time programs with day, evening, and Saturday courses at our beautiful main campus in Stony Brook, Long Island, which is located 60 miles east of New York City. We also offer some courses for the MBA program in an online format. As a result of our relationship with business schools overseas, our programs extend to the far corners of the globe.

Full-time students are encouraged to spend a summer session or a semester in the study abroad program to learn about business in Africa, China, Europe, India, Korea, Greece, or the Middle East. These experiences provide students with a competitive edge in the job market as businesses increasingly look for employees with overseas experience. Today most businesses are global in nature, whether they are multinational corporations or small local businesses with overseas suppliers, customers, or a diverse international workforce.

By focusing on strategic, managerial, analytical, and technical processes and outcomes critical to success in a broad spectrum of industries, Stony Brook University’s MBA program helps students recognize ways in which they can add value to their firms and advance their careers.

Superior Teaching in a Nurturing Learning Environment: The Stony Brook program prides itself on its superior teaching and its dedication to working with each student to develop his or her business and managerial skills. We seek to bridge the gap between theory and practice by selecting faculty members who can clearly communicate the practical benefits of managerial knowledge.

Placement and Career Services

Career Services

The Career Center, located on the ground floor of the Melville Library at the foot of the Zebra Path, provides a variety of career and life planning services to MBA students. These services include: online listings of on- and off-campus jobs and internships, resume referrals, on-campus interviews, job and internship fairs, workshops on topics including resume preparation and interviewing, individual counseling, and additional resources online and in print.

Job & internship listings, applications, and resume referrals (when the Career Center forwards appropriate resumes to interested employers) happen through Handshake - to access it, visit www.stonybrook.edu/career.

Many companies visit the campus to conduct one-on-one interviews with MBA students. It is suggested that graduate students contact the Career Center at the beginning of their first semester for more details.

Job and internship fairs, in which employers visit the campus to discuss their organizations and share available job openings, are held regularly. These fairs provide graduate students with unique opportunities to meet, have brief interviews with, and leave resumes with a significant number and variety of employers. For dates and details, visit www.stonybrook.edu/career and look under Career Center Upcoming Events.

Workshops

For those who are about to begin the process of searching for a job, writing a resume, and/or interviewing, group workshops are offered which provide information on these and related topics. Other workshops offer networking opportunities and insight into particular careers & employers. For dates and details, visit www.stonybrook.edu/career and look under Career Center Upcoming Events.

Individual Counseling

Professional career counselors are available to assist with questions pertaining to any facet of the career decision-making process, from deciding on a specific business path to finding out how to effectively search for a job. Topics which are frequently discussed include: selecting a specialization, researching companies, obtaining experience through volunteer and internship positions, job search strategy, and marketing the value of a graduate degree. Those interested in discussing these or other issues are encouraged to drop by or set up appointments by calling or visiting the Career Center.

Website and Career Resource Library

The Career Center’s website and Career Resource Library contain a wealth of information on a variety of topics related to the career planning process. Materials include information on occupations, labor market trends, salary levels, job hunting, resume writing, employment interviewing, and many other areas. Those MBA students interested in pursuing doctoral study can look through directories and information on entrance tests required. Detailed information on potential employers, including annual reports and related documents, is included in what’s available

Admission Requirements for College of Business Graduate Programs

The College of Business graduate programs are designed for ambitious and analytical students who are capable of applying what they learn toward the solutions of organizational problems. New students can begin the Stony Brook MBA, MS in Accounting in the Fall or Spring semester. All graduate applications are submitted online through the following Website: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/graduate-admissions/apply/graduate-programs.php

Applicants are encouraged to submit a current resume along with their online application and personal statement. The requirements for the business graduate programs include:

1. A bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. In exceptional cases, students not meeting the GPA requirement may be considered for admission on a conditional basis. Official transcripts can be mailed directly to the Office of Graduate and Health Sciences Admissions
   Health Science Tower, Level 2 Rm. 271 Stony Brook, NY 11794-8276 or sent electronically gradadmissions@stonybrook.edu. We strongly encourage foreign transcripts to be evaluated by World Education Services (WES) or another NACES association member.
2. Aptitude for quantitative analysis, demonstrated through previous coursework, standardized tests, or practical experience. All applicants must have successfully completed an introductory calculus course (MAT 123 or equivalent) with a grade of C or higher.
3. The GMAT/GRE are optional and should be used to enhance your application.
4. Three letters of recommendation, one of which, if possible, should be from a professional working in a private company or public agency who is capable of evaluating the applicant’s motivation and potential. The three letters of recommendation should also include at least one from a college faculty member, counselor, or administrator. Letters of recommendation should be submitted through the application website.
5. Applicants whose first or primary language is not English, must submit one of the following:
   A TOEFL internet-based score of 80 or above
   An IELTS test with an overall score of 6.5 or above, with no sub-scores below 6.0F. Acceptance by both the College of Business and the Graduate School.
6. Application fee.
   In addition to the criteria stated above, the MBA in Accounting and MS in Accounting programs have further requirements. Please refer to the program website for detailed prerequisite information.

Application Deadlines

MBA, MS in Accounting and MS in Finance

Fall

International Applicants, April 15th

Domestic Applicants, July 1st

MBA, MS in Accounting

Spring

International Applicants, November 1st

Domestic Applicants, December 1st

Applications may be considered after these dates, as long as space is available.

For additional information, please visit www.stonybrook.edu/business or email cobgraduate@stonybrook.edu.

Office of Student Services

Harriman Hall, Room 109

College of Business

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York

11794-3775

(631) 632-7171

E-mail: cobgraduate@stonybrook.edu

Facilities of the MBA Program

Research

Faculty members in the College of Business are strongly committed to teaching and fostering working relationships with students inside and outside the classroom, while maintaining their involvement in research.

In their research, Business professors examine complex issues and problems confronting today’s managers and decision makers. They analyze businesses and other institutions as well as the economic, regulatory, and technological forces underlying decision-making processes and ongoing changes within these organizations. They keep close contact not only with other researchers in the United States and abroad, but also with regional, national, and international businesses by conducting applied research projects and working as consultants.

Students at the College of Business benefit from this high-caliber research in several ways. Faculty members often revise and develop new course materials to incorporate current research into their teaching and instruction. Exposing students to the latest knowledge and management skills best prepares them for future challenges and, at the same time, makes the classroom experience dynamic and stimulating. Business students work closely with professors and all students are invited to participate in seminars conducted by the school’s researchers.

The College houses Centers for Human Resource Management, Health Services Research Management, Information Systems Management, Center for Operational Excellence, and the Innovation Center. Quality research conducted by the centers contributes significantly to the College’s academic programs. In addition, the centers’ applied and interdisciplinary research promotes valuable interactions with industry, government, and nonprofit organizations and provides hands-on experience to students.

Behavioral Research Lab

The College of Business Behavioral Research Lab provides a space for faculty to conduct experiments and test theories that will help consumers, managers, and organizations make better decisions. The lab is equipped with computers and recording equipment to support the growing number of researchers who serve as principle investigators in areas such as behavioral finance, consumer behavior, and organizational behavior. The space may be reserved by faculty in the College of Business and students conducting research studies under the supervision of a faculty member in the College of Business.

MS in Accounting

The Master of Science in Accounting is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and analytical tools necessary to function in public accounting or private industry. The program will meet the education requirements for the Uniform Certified Public Accounting exam and licensing in New York State. This is a 30 credit program designed to be taken full time over the course of two semesters. Students must meet all prerequisites to be considered for this program.

Prerequisites: 12 credits in accounting to include Financial Accounting, Managerial or Cost Accounting, Auditing, US Federal Income Taxation plus 30 credits in general business courses.