The business administration program is housed in the School of Management, which is ranked #14 on Fortune's list of the "25 Best Colleges for Earning A Degree." The curriculum provides students with a strong liberal arts background; a sound foundation in the basic disciplines and functional areas of management; and an awareness of the legal, environmental and societal factors which affect decision making in organizations.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides a useful website concerning careers in both public and private accounting. Binghamton accounting graduates generally start their careers in public accounting, but many move to the corporate environment or continue on to graduate programs in accounting, finance or law within a few years.