MBA Programs

Online MBA

A program participant must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants to the program should have a minimum 2.6/4.0 undergraduate G.P.A. and a minimum score of 500 on the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT). Each participant must submit parts I and II of the application, two letters of reference, official transcripts and all required examination reports. Once accepted into the program, each student will work closely with their advisor to develop a study plan. Although student program is primarily online, it does not preclude students from taking courses traditionally in the classroom. PROGRAM DETAILS »

Public Accounting

The Public Accounting MBA is for students who have already achieved an undergraduate degree in Accounting. This program was designed to meet the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ requirements which went into effect in the year 2000. In addition, the Public Accounting MBA has been registered with the NYS Education Department for candidates seeking admission to the Uniform CPA Examination. PROGRAM DETAILS ».

BS-Accounting/MBA

The combined five year program leading to a BS degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) has been designed to meet the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ requirements which went into effect in the year 2000. In addition, the combined five-year program has been registered with the NYS Education Department for candidates seeking admission to the Uniform CPA Examination. PROGRAM DETAILS »

BA-Psychology/MBA

The Psychology BA/MBA program is a multi-disciplinary program offered jointly by the Department of Psychology and the School of Business. This program is designed to prepare Oswego psychology graduates for careers in business. At the conclusion of the program, the student will receive a BA in Psychology, a minor in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration degree. PROGRAM DETAILS »

MBA Faculty

The SUNY Oswego MBA program is designed to facilitate the career development of individuals presently in management positions seeking to expand their career opportunities, enhance their business skills or to provide the foundation for individuals aspiring to move into management positions. The comprehensive advanced curriculum combines established theoretical concepts with practical applications.

The School of Business faculty designs graduate courses from a learner-centered perspective. The Oswego Advantage includes: 1) individual attention, 2) flexible scheduling, 3) accessible resources, 4) intimate classes and 5) award winning faculty.

Meet the Faculty

Steven E. Abraham Professor Human Resources Dr. Abraham received his B.S. degree from Cornell University, his J.D. degree from NYU School of Law, and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Appointed in 1997, Dr. Abraham teaches courses in Employment Law, Labor Relations, Human Resource Management and Legal Environment of Business. His research interests include the interrelations between law and employment and the effects of events on firm profitability with event study methodology.

Dean Crawford Professor Accounting Dr. Crawford received his Ph.D. in Accounting (and MS) from the University of Rochester and his BS from SUNY Buffalo. Dr. Crawford's teaching interests include Taxes and Financial Accounting. His research interests include the stock market's reaction to corporate management's signals contained in stock dividends and stock splits, and emerging market financial markets with specific reference to the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

June Qiong Dong Professor Management Dr. Dong received her BS degree from the Shanghai Teachers' University, her MEng. degree from Shanghai Institute of Mechanical Engineering and her Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Appointed in 1994, Dr. Dong's teaching interests are Production and Operations Management, Supply Chain Management and Management Science. Her research interests include Supply Chain Networks, Knowledge Management, Supernetworks, Computational Finance and Transportation Modeling.

John W. Huonker Chair, Marketing & Management Department Associate Professor Management Dr. Huonker received his BA and MBA degrees from New York University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona. Appointed in 2000, Dr. Huonker teaches courses in management, organizational behavior and theory, and human resource management. His research interests include the impact of organizational strategy on performance; the management of relationships between professionals and organizations as well as inter- and intra-organizational collaboration and competition.

Napatsorn Jiraporn Visiting Assistant Professor Marketing Napatsorn (Pom) Jiraporn received her MBA in Marketing from Virginia Tech, and her ABD (Ph.D. expected 12/10) in Marketing from SUNY Binghamton.  Appointed in August 2010, Ms. Jiraporn will be teaching courses in Marketing Principles, Marketing Management and Advertising and Promotion.  She has taught as an Instructor for 4 years at SUNY Binghamton and has worked as a Product Planner at Nissan Motor Co. (ASEAN Office) from 2001-04.  Her dissertation focuses on "Maintenance vs. Attainment Goals: Influence of Goal Type on Goal Pursuit Behaviors".

Raihan Khan Associate Professor Management Dr. Raihan Khan holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, and an MBA from University of Maine. Appointed in 2005, Dr. Khan's teaching interests include strategic management and business policy, as well as international business. His research interests include integration of work in the areas of strategy, executive compensation and corporate governance.

John MacDonald Assistant Professor Finance & Risk Management Dr. MacDonald received his Ph.D. in Finance from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, his MBA from Clarkson University and his BA from the University of Vermont at Burlington. Appointed in 2007, he teaches courses in risk management, insurance and finance. His latest research publication is "An Examination of Underperformance and Liquidity in the German Neuer Markt Initial Public Offerings of High Growth Stocks" (2004) and his latest conference paper is "Seasonality in Various U.S. Stock Indexes" (Fall 2006). Dr. MacDonald also has other working papers in the risk management and insurance field.

Sarfraz A. Mian Professor Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship Dr. Mian received his Ph.D. in Business Administration from George Washington University, and his MS in Management Science degree from Northwestern University. Appointed in 1992, Dr. Mian's teaching interests include: strategic management and business policy, entrepreneurship, and the management of technology and innovation. His research covers enterprise development and new entrepreneurial ventures, and strategic decision-making. Dr. Mian is the U.S. Director of NAFTA-funded "Project Monarch."

Hema Rao Associate Professor Accounting Dr. Rao received her BS and MBA degrees from Louisiana State University, and her DBA from Mississippi State University. She is also a licensed CPA from the State of Louisiana. Appointed in 2000, Dr. Rao teaches courses in auditing, public sector accounting and also delivers web-based instruction. Her broad research interests include ethics, auditing judgment, teaching issues, and case studies.

Thomas Tribunella Associate Professor Accounting Thomas Tribunella earned his PhD at the State University of New York at Albany, MBA at the Rochester Institute of Technology, BBA at Niagara University, and is a Certified Public Accountant in New York State. He has been teaching, writing, and consulting for over 20 years. Dr. Tribunella has published over 35 journal articles, case studies, book chapters, and conference proceedings. He has also won four best paper awards at academic conferences. His teaching and research interests are in the field of Accounting Information Systems.

Eric C. Tsai Assistant Professor Finance Dr. Tsai received his B.B.A. from Tunghai University in Taiwan, his MBA in Finance from SUNY Buffalo, and his Ph.D. in Finance from Temple University in August 2002. His dissertation was titled "Essays on Corporate International Investments." Appointed in 2002, Dr. Tsai's research and teaching interests include corporate finance, international finance and investments.

Hong Wan Assistant Professor Finance Dr. Wan has teaching interests in corporate finance and investment. He currently teaches Corporate Finance and Multi-National Financial Management. Prior to joining SUNY Oswego, Dr. Wan has taught Principles of Finance and International Finance at the University of South Florida. Dr. Wan's research interests focus on empirical corporate finance and corporate governance. His research has been accepted for publication in the Review of Financial Studies, and presented at numerous university seminars and regional, national and international academic conferences such as Southern Finance Association, Western Finance Association and Financial Management Association annual meetings. Dr. Wan holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of South Florida and an MBA from Virginia Tech. He is also a member of American Finance Association, and Financial Management Association.

Ding Zhang Professor Management Dr. Zhang received his B.S. from University of Science & Technology of China, his MS from Tsinghua University, and his Ph.D. from University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Appointed in 1997, Dr. Zhang teaches courses in Materials Management, Management Science, Operations Management and Forecasting. His research interests include Transportation Assignment Modeling, Supply Chain Economy, Regional Planning, Multi Criteria Decision Making and Game Theory.