Business Studies

30- 32 Credit Diploma Program

Hegis Code: 5005	Admissions: 1-800-724-0833 ext. 5018 or 5022
NYSED Code: 01701	admissions@sunyulster.edu

Program Description
This one-year program is recommended for students who want to earn a diploma in a specialized field (or fields) of business. The program is career-oriented in nature, with special appeal to students who may already be working in the business world and who want to develop new skills or broaden their knowledge base.

Employment Potential
Graduates of the program will find career opportunities in sales and marketing and in office and clerical positions.

Requirements for Program Entry

High School diploma or equivalent
Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment

Developmental Assistance Available
For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements, or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster's Learning Center, Times Square math lab, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.

For More Information
Cornelia Denvir
Chairperson, Business
Office: Hasbrouck Hall, HAS 212B
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 5203 or
845:687-5203
E-mail: denvirc@sunyulster.edu

To print a copy of the Program Planning Sheet, click here. (If you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here to download a free copy.)
Curriculum Click on the Course Number for the course description.
First Semester
Course Number	Description	Credits
BUS 101	Business Principles and Practices	3
BUS 104	Business Communications	3
BUS 201	Business Law I	3
Elective	Specialty *	3-4
Elective	Open Elective	3
Semester Credits		15-16
Second Semester
ACT 100	Fundamentals of Accounting	3
BUS 102	Mathematics for Business and Industry	3
BUS 207	Human Relations Training	3
Elective	Specialty *	3-4
Elective	Open Elective	3
Semester Credits		15-16
Total Credits		30-32
* Students concentrating in marketing and sales should take BUS 205 and BUS 209. Students concentrating in word information processing should take BOT 160, BOT 161, and BUS 171. Other courses may be deemed appropriate by the student's advisor.