Mission & Goals

Mission

The Department provides access to high-quality undergraduate business education for students that have demonstrated the prerequisite ability to succeed. The Department's programs accommodate a broad spectrum of students with varied interests, including transfer and non-traditional students. The Department contributes to student success by preparing students for entry into professional business careers and graduate studies. Students learn theories of business and economics and develop important business skills. In order of emphasis, faculty engage in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Department Goals

• Be recognized by stakeholders for the quality of our programs.
• Recruit and retain capable students from throughout New York State, with an emphasis on Western and Central New York.
• Support the SUNY system by enabling the transfer of credits from junior colleges and other accredited collegiate institutions.
• Prepare students for entry-level professional positions and graduate school.
• Emphasize applied and pedagogical research, recognizing that all forms of scholarship provide benefits to the learning environment.
• Continuously improve program quality using AACSB accreditation standards, assessment, and other benchmarking processes.

Program Goals

All of the Department's programs build on a comprehensive liberal arts education and provide a broad understanding of business-related theory and practice. All programs develop proficiencies in written and oral communication, numeracy, and teamwork.

• The Accounting Major prepares students to pursue careers in public accountancy as CPAs. Graduates may also assume positions that support an organization's accounting and financial systems.
• The Business Administration Major prepares students to assume entry-level positions in an organization's accounting, financial, marketing and management systems. Students are able to specialize in accounting, finance, marketing, management, and pre-law.
• The International Business and Economics Major provides an interdisciplinary education that includes foreign language proficiency and cross-cultural awareness. Students gain knowledge and develop skills relevant to conducting business in the international domain. Graduates are prepared for careers with organizations with international operations.
  

We welcome comments on our mission. Contact the Department Chair, William Dresnack at (585) 395-5532 or wdresnac@brockport.edu.

Page updated 9/23/2005.