Undergraduate Business Programs

College of Business Undergraduate Programs

Where Your Business Career Begins

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Stony Brook University, an AACSB-accredited institution, offers an undergraduate experience that's all about your future, building a strong foundation in essential business concepts with a clear focus on career development. Our faculty are renowned for their dedication, earning a campus-wide reputation as truly student-oriented, and they are here to teach and mentor you through your chosen areas of focus, designed to get you ready for a successful business career.

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Business Majors

The College of Business offers undergraduate majors designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills across key areas of business. Our programs prepare students for a wide range of professional and managerial roles in today’s dynamic and global business environment.

Through a combination of core coursework and specialized study, students can pursue majors in Accounting or Business Management, gaining the tools to succeed in areas such as finance, marketing, operations, auditing, and more. Combined with a strong liberal arts foundation, these majors provide a well-rounded education that emphasizes both practical experience and critical thinking.

 

The Accounting Major provides students a foundation in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and managerial accounting—supported by essential coursework in business analytics, finance, and operations.

Explore the Accounting Major

The Business Management major offers a broad-based education in key business disciplines including marketing, finance, operations, and strategy. Students gain the tools to lead in a competitive global marketplace and have the option to focus in specialized business areas.

Explore the Business Management Major

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Business Management Major Specializations

Our undergraduate specializations offer students the opportunity to delve deeper into specific areas of business, aligning their studies with their career aspirations and interests.

These focused tracks provide specialized knowledge and skills within fields like accounting, finance, marketing, and operations management, allowing students to tailor their degree and gain a competitive edge in their chosen industry.

 

Develop strong analytical and ethical decision-making skills, preparing for careers in financial reporting, auditing, and taxation.

Explore the Accounting Specialization

Build skills in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to drive business innovation, preparing for careers in AI product management, business analytics, and digital transformation.

Explore the AI for Business Innovation Specialization

Analyze financial markets, manage investments, and make strategic financial decisions for individuals and organizations.

Explore the Finance Specialization

Understand consumer behavior, develop effective marketing strategies, and promote products and services in a dynamic marketplace.

Explore the Marketing Specialization

Optimize business processes, supply chains, and resource allocation to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Explore the Operations Management Specialization

 

Business Minors

Undergraduate minors at the Stony Brook University College of Business allow business students and non-business students to broaden their academic horizons and complement their major studies with an additional area of interest.

Whether students are looking to enhance their business knowledge with a related field or explore a completely different discipline, our diverse range of minors offers the flexibility to customize their education and enrich their overall learning experience.

 

The Accounting Minor builds a strong foundation in accounting, preparing students for advanced graduate study, the CPA exam, and careers in public accounting.

Explore Accounting Minor

Develop essential skills in communication strategies and innovative problem-solving for dynamic business environments.

Explore Communications & Innovation Minor

For non-business majors - acquire key insights into financial markets, investment principles, and strategic financial decision-making.

Explore Finance Minor

Explore the core concepts of real estate development, property valuation, and risk management in the insurance industry.

Explore Real Estate & Insurance Minor

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Others Business Programs

Beyond our concentrations and minors, the Stony Brook University College of Business offers specialized programs designed to cultivate exceptional talent and accelerate academic and career trajectories.

These unique opportunities provide enhanced learning experiences, research engagement, and pathways to advanced degrees.

 

This selective program challenges high-achieving undergraduates with advanced coursework and research, culminating in a capstone thesis.

Explore the Business Honors Program

Designed for high-achieving Stony Brook non-business majors, this program allows earning a bachelor's and MBA in as little as five years.

Explore the MBA Fast-Track Program

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT


“Stony Brook provided me with opportunities for leadership and real-world experience, without the burden of heavy student debt. On-campus jobs and internships at SBU accelerated the beginning of my career in business and have enabled me to land a job at Google right out of college. I wouldn't be where I am today without the opportunities that Stony Brook University presented me, and I am thankful every day for the affordability of such an amazing education and experience."
 
Dimitrios Santiago, BS in Business Management '24

Why Choose the Stony Brook University College of Business?

When it comes to graduate business education, Stony Brook University's College of Business offers unmatched value and opportunity. Discover how we stand out, not just in terms of cost and reputation, but also in the tangible benefits you'll gain for your future career.

 

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Exceptional Value

As a SUNY, the College of Business offers more affordable tuition that is more cost-effective than other regional institutions.

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Career Services

Access personalized guidance, job search support, and career development resources to help advance your professional journey.

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Engaged Students

Get involved beyond the classroom through student-run clubs, organizations, and opportunities.

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Qualified Faculty

Learn directly from distinguished professors who are leading researchers and industry experts dedicated to your success.

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Alumni Network

Join a thriving community of over 12,000 successful College of Business alumni, creating connections and opportunities.

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Scholarships

Explore scholarship opportunities that reward academic excellence, leadership, and need - making your education even more attainable.

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Experiential Learning

Engage in internships, consulting projects, and coursework that connect classroom knowledge with real business challenges.

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Reputation

Benefit from the prestige and resources of Stony Brook University - a top-ranked public research institution and AACSB accredited.

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Prime Location

Benefit from our prime Long Island location, just an hour and a half from New York City, offering access to major business hubs.