BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS: OVERVIEW

Degree study in Business, Management and Economics allows you to explore the world of business and the economy, gaining an understanding of complex organizations, the global marketplace and the interactions among consumer, profit, nonprofit, private sector and labor interests. Your studies will help you develop your analytical, management and communication skills, and increase your understanding of economic principles and quantitative methods.

WHY CHOOSE BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS?

There are many reasons to pursue a degree in Business, Management and Economics. You may be:

• entering a new field
• working to increase your effectiveness in your current job or preparing for promotion
• preparing for graduate school
• planning to start your own business.

Degrees in this area of study will be designed to meet your educational and career goals.

WHAT CAN YOU STUDY?

Popular concentrations in this area include:

• accounting
• business administration
• emergency management
• finance
• fire service administration
• human resources
• information systems
• management
• marketing

In addition, you have the opportunity to develop other concentrations that respond to your goals and interests.

Please note: Students seeking to sit for the New York State CPA exam will need to seek courses elsewhere to study several topics specific to the exam, such as in-depth study of current state tax law. Students in other states should check guidelines in those states.

MORE DETAILED INFORMATION

• Area of Study Guidelines for students matriculated effective January 1, 2004
  (www.esc.edu/bmeguide)
• Area of Study Guidelines for students matriculated before January 1, 2004
  (www.esc.edu/bmeguideprejan04)
• Area of Study web site (www.esc.edu/bmearea)
• Ask us to mail you information or get answers to specific questions. (www.esc.edu/inquiry)