<p>I got into Harper for the 2013 fall semester and was planning on following the track for a Biology degree, but is it possible to still take business classes and possibly even get a business degree from binghamton without being in the School of Management?</p>
<p>You cannot get a business degree without being in SOM but you should check out this page (specifically, the Management Adjunct Option): [Binghamton</a> University - School of Management: Undergraduate programs: Opportunities for Non-SOM Students](<a href=“http://www2.binghamton.edu/som/undergraduate-programs/opportunities.html]Binghamton”>http://www2.binghamton.edu/som/undergraduate-programs/opportunities.html)</p>
<p>Edit- oops, I just noticed those classes are only for summer and winter, so that’s something to consider. I guses the point is that SOM classes aren’t meant for non-SOM students.</p>
<p>You have a few options here.</p>
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<li><p>Intra-University Transfer (IUT). There is a process in place to transfer from school to school within the university. You could attempt to go through this process to move from Harpur to the School of Management if you solely wanted to major in Business. SOM generally prefers juniors as transfers, but you can get all of your gen-eds and a lot of economics and other basic requirements of SOM done without being in SOM, so you don’t “lose” two years by doing an IUT. You would still be working towards your requirements to graduate.</p></li>
<li><p>Double-degree. You can apply for a double-degree, which would allow you to double-major with one program being in Harpur and one program being in SOM. This is similar to an IUT, but you would keep your Harpur major as well.</p></li>
<li><p>Management Adjunct. This is an option that essentially gives you a minor in Management by taking classes during the winter and summer online. The page with more information regarding this was linked to by rebeccar in the post above mine.</p></li>
<li><p>5-year MBA. ANY degree program in Harpur can be turned into a 5-year MBA. If you decide to go this route, I’d strongly advise you to talk to Harpur Academic Advising and the School of Management Academic Advising as soon as possible to ensure you’re taking the correct classes to pursue this option.</p></li>
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<p>If you have any other questions, let me know!
Rob Clark</p>