B.A. Art

We offer four new program concentrations to specialize your artistic pursuits. You'll be guided by professors who are accomplished professional artists and serve as thoughtful mentors. Plus, you will have access to well-equipped, spacious studios during your studies and enjoy many opportunities to exhibit your artwork throughout the academic year. The art program at Elmira is designed to instill students with vital skills – including critical reasoning, problem-solving, and communication – that will help in any profession. Graduates of our art program have become teachers, professional artists, illustrators, designers, art handlers, gallery managers, and curators. And many students at Elmira choose to double major in art/business, art/psychology, art/anthropology, art/English, or art/history.

Describe, explain, and integrate fundamental concepts underlying accounting, finance, management, marketing, and economics

Use the information to support business processes and practices, such as problem analysis and decision-making.

Apply quantitative skills to help analyze and solve business problems and to take advantage of business opportunities

Apply oral and written communication skills

Describe and explain the ethical and social responsibilities of accountants in ensuring the integrity of financial information

Develop an understanding of internal control issues and the effects of the regulatory environment on financial reporting

Apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and managerial accounting theories to business organizations, state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations

Apply knowledge of federal tax laws and procedures to individuals and businesses