Accounting
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSA)
The College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the hallmark of excellence in business education.
Welcome from the Dean
Welcome to the College of Business at SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
It is an exciting time to be part of the College of Business. As an AACSB-accredited business school within New York State’s premier public polytechnic, we have a distinctive opportunity: to connect business education with technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the needs of our communities. Our vision complements SUNY Poly’s commitment to academic excellence, student success, and strong partnerships with industry, government, and the community.
Our College offers undergraduate programs in Accounting, Business Administration, and Finance, along with graduate programs including the MBA in Technology Management, MS in Accounting, and Advanced Certificate in Forensic Accounting and Valuation. These programs provide a strong foundation, but our aspirations extend beyond the classroom.
Our vision places the College of Business at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, enterprise, and economic and societal impact. We seek to help transform innovation into new ventures through commercialization; connect ventures and enterprises with capital markets for growth; prepare principled and effective leaders; and mobilize community engagement to support innovation and economic development.
This vision shapes how we educate our students. We are strengthening experiential learning, expanding connections with employers and alumni, and creating opportunities for students to solve real business problems. Our AI-enabled Trading Room will further connect finance, data, artificial intelligence, and experiential learning, giving students opportunities to work with the technologies and analytical tools transforming business and capital markets.
Our AACSB accreditation reflects our commitment to high standards, continuous improvement, relevant scholarship, and student success. Just as importantly, it challenges us to keep innovating—to ensure that our curriculum evolves with the rapidly changing business environment and the needs of our students and employers.
I believe a College of Business should be deeply connected to the community it serves. We therefore welcome partnerships with businesses, entrepreneurs, alumni, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. Together, we can create internships, applied projects, research collaborations, entrepreneurial opportunities, and pathways that benefit our students while contributing to the economic vitality of the Mohawk Valley and New York State.
Whether you are a prospective or current student, alumnus, employer, community partner, or friend of the College, I invite you to engage with us.
We are building a College of Business that connects ideas to enterprise, enterprise to capital, and leadership to impact.
Welcome to the College of Business.
Yasser Alhenawi, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor of Finance
College of Business
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
The College of Business offers the following business programs:
Undergraduate Programs
Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Note: While both degrees require a total of 124 credits, BSBA requires 48 business credits and BBA requires 60 business credits.
Finance
- Bachelor of Science in Finance (BS in Finance)
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (BBA in Finance) Note: While both degrees require a total of 124 credits which include 15 finance credits, BS in Finance requires 33 business credits and BBA in Finance requires 47 business credits.
Graduate Programs
About the College
The College of Business also offers minors in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing. Currently, most undergraduate classes are taught on campus, and all graduate classes are delivered completely online. Strategic initiatives are being taken to foster innovative learning environments through hybrid delivery modes, joint programs, cohort offerings at high-demand locations, etc.
As a clear indication of the high quality of our programs, the College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education, and has been earned by only 5 percent of the world's business schools.
Experiential learning components are integrated in the programs, and engagement opportunities are provided for students to experience the practice of business. Our faculty and staff undertake a wide range of academic and professional engagement activities. We maintain close relationships with our alumni and community partners, and sincerely appreciate their continued support.
