Message from the
Associate Dean
Obtaining an excellent education in the fields of economics
and business has always occupied a place of importance. But the past several years have elevated it to a high priority. Our programs emphasize the necessity for heightened
understanding, ethical judgment, sound business decision making
and intelligent public policy choices in both prosperous and difficult
economic times.
The Division of Economics and Business is accredited by AACSB International--The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Economics and Business has more than forty years
of experience in preparing students for careers and entry into
graduate or professional schools. Students can choose from three
undergraduate majors: Professional Accounting, Business Economics,
and Economics. Elective concentrations are offered in accounting,
finance, and marketing. These majors and specialties
are regularly among the most demanded undergraduate degrees according
to data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
They are also among the highest paying.
The Division focuses on offering three undergraduate majors and
striving to do it extraordinarily well. Instruction takes place
in a learning environment of moderate-sized classes in beginning
courses and small upper-division classes in technologically advanced
classrooms. Almost all faculty members possess Ph.D. degrees and bring
to the classroom an extensive collection of industry, government,
consulting, and international experience that is not commonly found
in a small business school. The result is programs that go beyond
the ordinary with their infusion of economics, management information
systems, production management and operations research, and business
and professional ethics.
An award-winning chapter of the American Marketing Association provides students with exposure
to practical experiences and participation in various team-oriented
projects. The Economics Club and Accounting Society are also sources
of exciting co-curricular experiences as well as contact with prominent
alumni. Participation in the Economics and Business Internship
Program is another practical complement to academic work for qualified
students.
Academic achievement is recognized and rewarded. The Division
is home to the Alpha-Lambda Chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon—the
international honor society in economics--and a local chapter of
the Financial Management Association’s National Honor Society.
Outstanding graduates are recognized with College and Divisional
Honors. A growing number of scholarship awards are made each year
from five endowed scholarship funds targeted at top students from
Economics and Business who demonstrate academic excellence. First-year
students and transfer students with excellent academic records
are eligible for one of many scholarships for academic merit awarded
by the College. Additional information is available at http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/econbu/scholarships.html.
If you are considering Oneonta
for your college career, I invite you to thoroughly explore the
Division website. You can contact us at
Business@oneonta.edu or
by phone at 607-436-3458 if you want more information or have questions.
Dr. Wade L. Thomas, Associate Dean
Division of Economics and Business