Accounting

Accounting is the language of business. It is used to communicate financial and other information to people, organizations and governments. Under that definition, Old Westbury's Accounting program is among the finest "linguistics" programs of its kind.

Old Westbury students receive instruction from Accounting faculty members who are experienced educators with extensive knowledge in their areas of specialization, including public accounting, private industry, government and not-for-profit organizations. Given the small class sizes, the Accounting faculty is able to maintain a close working relationship with students and is readily available outside of the classroom.

Did You Know?

Maryann De Leo, a 1977 graduate of the Media & Communications program within the American Studies Department, was honored with an Oscar in the Documentary Short Subject category at the 76th Annual Academy Awards for her work as producer and director of "Chernobyl Heart," a film about the effects of radiation on the children of Belarus, Russia, 16 years after the infamous nuclear reactor accident at Chernobyl.

Among SUNY's comprehensive colleges, Old Westbury ranks among the highest in science and engineering funding to support competitive scientific research. Funding for research is provided by the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation and the New York State Department of Education.

The JP Morgan Chase Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to support the Curriculum Materials Center in the College library.