We offer the following highly marketable degree programs:
Accounting
Business Administration
Information Science
Public Justice
Minor in Economics

Accounting

The Evening Accounting Degree (EAD) program is designed to provide an opportunity for adults in our community to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting on a part-time basis. The program is intended to give an educational alternative to those individuals whose primary roles include employment, parenting, and other adult activities. Nationally, adults comprise 52% of all students in higher education. The educational experience is a rewarding one, as you pursue coursework with other adults from a variety of backgrounds.

The program Oswego State University offers is designed to provide competency in a core of basic theory, techniques, and processes as well as international and advanced courses in accounting. The present program in Accounting is registered with the State of New York for candidates seeking admission to sit for the CPA examination.

Business Administration

The world of business has become increasingly complex and challenging in recent years. Restructuring has become a way of life for many companies as they strive to compete. This has created new problems and opportunities for employees. There is a growing need for persons qualified to meet and manage those challenges.

The Evening Business Degree (EBD) program is designed to provide an opportunity for adults in our community to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration on a part-time basis. The program is intended to give an educational alternative to those individuals whose primary roles include employment, parenting, and other adult activities. Nationally, adults comprise 52% of all students in higher education. The educational experience is a rewarding one, as you pursue coursework with other adults from a variety of backgrounds.

The program Oswego State University offers is designed to provide competency in a core of basic theory, techniques, processes, and technologies common to all managerial activities. As with traditional-age students, Business Administration is the most popular major among adults at Oswego. Evening Business students have an opportunity to pursue their education on a part-time basis while continuing to meet their other responsibilities. 

Information Science

This is the information age. Society is confronted with enormous advances in computer science, microelectronics, and telecommunications. There is a growing need for persons qualified to manage these information systems effectively and efficiently. Oswego offers a unique program of study in the processing, management, and dissemination of information. Information Science, offered within the Liberal Arts curriculum, provides students with a firm understanding of the nature of information, the role of new technologies in the organization, the manipulation of information, and the ethics associated with the proper use and protection of that information. As part of the major, each student, in cooperation with his/her advisor, creates a Learning Agreement for twelve hours of course work in a particular area of interest.

The Information Science Evening Degree (ISED) program is intended to give an educational alternative to those individuals whose primary roles include employment, parenting and other adult responsibilities. ISED students have an opportunity to pursue their education on a part-time basis while continuing to meet their other responsibilities.

Public Justice

This program is designed to provide an opportunity for adults in our community to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Justice on a part-time basis. The Public Justice Evening Degree (PJED) program at Oswego State University is intended to give an educational alternative to those individuals whose primary roles include employment, parenting, and other adult responsibilities. Individuals pursuing careers in Human Service related fields, may find this interdisciplinary degree program particulary appropriate to their goals.

This part-time evening program includes core courses related to the Public Justice system, supported by course offerings from Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Counseling and other appropriate disciplines. In addition, this program gives students the opportunity to complete a practicum (internship) experience in a relevant work setting.

Minor in Economics

The minor in economics consists of a body of related courses designed to give the student in depth exposure to a specified sub-area of economics. The requirements for a minor in economics includes Economics 101 and 200 (6 hours). Twelve hours in economics under advisement. These courses must be numbered 300 or above and be taken at Oswego. A grade point average of 2.0 or better must be maintained in all economics courses.

For more information on visit the Economics Department homepage.

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