Earning the credit required for this degree helps you create a strong foundation on which to build a career. The Bachelor of Science curriculum is designed to give you an overview of the entire business world. By gaining the knowledge and skills associated with this level of learning, you should acquire the background necessary for a variety of non-specialist employment opportunities. If you are considering graduate study in business or law school following graduation, you may find the Bachelor of Science degree desirable preparation for such a pursuit. If Excelsior College does not offer a business concentration in your field of interest, you may choose to demonstrate your preparation in the field by enrolling in the general business option and applying a block of credit in a particular business-related field as electives.
Accounting is a changing profession that demands concern for both theory and practice.
Accountants must work with people while simultaneously maintaining awareness of the human, social, legal, and environmental factors vital to the operation of an organization. Excelsior College offers both a general accounting degree and a NYS CPA track accounting degree. Career opportunities include controllership and corporate or managerial accounting as well as public accounting, internal auditing and consulting. Public accountants work independently or with auditing firms to establish the credibility of financial reports and they often specialize in tax and other financial matters. The finance degree curriculum is designed to help you develop a working understanding of the financial decision-making processes.