Applied Management
Contact Person
Brian Hoyt
M.B.A., Bryant University Graduate School of Business
Program Advisor
Office: 512 Brasee Hall
E:hoyt@ohio.edu
Information about the faculty
Brian Hoyt
Ph.D.c
M.B.A., Bryant University Graduate School of Business
Professor
Office: 512 Brasee Hall
T: (740) 654-6711 ext. 252
E:hoyt@ohio.edu
Alan Middleton
M.B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate Professor
Office: 509 Brasee Hall
T: (740) 654-6711 ext. 643
E:middleto@ohio.edu
Janet Becker C.P.A.
M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh
Associate Professor
Office:507 Brasee Hall
T: (740) 654-6711 ext.637
E:becker@ohio.edu
Information
Communicating with Your Advisor
Instructions for scheduling classes
Scheduling classes for part time enrollment
Tutorial video on how to register for classes
Tutorial video on how to read your DARS
Advising update 10/12 – SAM 3910 Internship information
Advising update 10/12 – BSAM online course offerings
News About BSAM
Applied Management Graduate Promoted to Corporate Position at Jegs Automotive
OU Lancaster Applied Management Students Work With Fairfield Co. JFS to Help Children and Families
Todd McCullough Student Profile
Applied Management Students Help JFS Quantify Yearly Goals
Tiffany Reynolds Student Profile
Ashley Van Bibber Student Profile
Advising FAQs
Q: Who is my advisor and how do i schedule an appointment to see him/her?
A: Brian Hoyt is the BSAM program advisor. He communicates best through e-mail: hoyt@ohio.edu. You can e-mail a meeting request, and he will set up a time with you.
Q: How do I declare my major?
A: To declare a BSAM major, you must fill out a change of program/major form and submit to Student Services in Brasee Hall. This form can be found in the BSAM advising folder on the Pamphlets for Program/Degree page of this website.
Q: What are DARS and how can I use them to track progress on my degree?
A: DARS are Ohio University's Degree Audit Reporting System. They show classes you have taken, and in what tier of your degree they fill. See the Learning Community page to view a student made tutorial on interpreting your DARS.
Q: How do I get into a class if it is full?
A: You must contact the instructor teaching the course and ask for permission to join the class. Upon permission from the instructor, you must fill out a blue slip that the instructor will provide for you. The slip then needs to be returned to Student Services, located in Brasee Hall, for them to formally enroll you in the course.
Q: How do I find out about internships?
A: Visit the internship portion of the BSAM website. You can also contact student services or your advisor.
Q: Are internships paid?
A: Payment for internships is left to the discretion of the employer offering the internship opportunity. You will receive credit academically for it through the university, but no monetary payment will be received from the university.
Q: How do I apply for a minor program?
A: Fill out a change of major program/major form and submit to Student Services in Brasee Hall.
Q: Where/how do I apply for graduation?
A: You can apply for graduation here or through Student Services.
Q: How do I register for classes?
A: By visiting your MyOhio portal under the academics section, you will find you can enroll for classes. In addition, there is a student made tutorial on how to register for classes using MyOhio portal in conjunction with a DARS.
Q: Are night classes available?
A: Yes, there are some evening course offerings.
Potential Student FAQ's:
Q: Are there online classes offered?
A: Yes, some of the courses are offered as an online section. Please talk to the program advisor about class options for the online portion of the BSAM curriculum.
Q: Will I be taught by teaching assistants?
A: No, all classes are taught lecture or lab style by the actual professor of the course.
Q: Are there internship opportunities for students in the BSAM undergraduate degree program?
A: Yes, there are a vast number of internship opportunities available to BSAM majors. The university is currently working on acquiring more corporate partners to provide additional internship opportunities for students. Students may seek outside internships, but they must meet the requirements of the BSAM internship. An overview of the requirements can be found under the Pamphlets for Program/Degree page.
Q: Are there any minors available with the BSAM major?
A: Yes, there are four different minor programs offered within the BSAM major. They are Organizational Communication, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Q: How will I know which classes to take?
A: There are many helpful documents posted in the Pamphlets for Program/Degree. Some of them, such as the BSAM checklists and planning worksheets are very good indicators of the classes that BSAM students should plan to take.
Q: How do students learn?
A: Students in the BSAM program learn through a hands-on approach. The knowledge they take from textbooks is applied to real world situations, and students participate while learning in these situations.
Q: Is there financial aid available in this program?
A: Yes. For more information on the financial aid available to you please visit the Ohio University's Financial Aid page here.
Q: What should I expect in a classroom setting?
A: At Ohio University's Lancaster branch, classes are very diverse. Typically, class sizes can range anywhere from 10 to 20 students. There are some classes that can exceed 20 students. The demographics you will experience in any class vary widely. An instructor will conduct the course in the way he/she sees fit for the better of the students' learning abilities.
Tentative Semester Planner Information
Links to Pamphlet for program/degree
Scheduling Forms:
BSAM 1st and 2nd Year Schedule For Semesters
BSAM 3rd and 4th Year Schedule For Semesters
Recommended sequence of classes for non-business major transfers
Internship Forms:
BSAM Intern Evaluation Form For Intern Partners
Student Association Link:
SAAMM ( Student Associated for Applied Management Majors )
*This link is for additional BSAM student information. This will link you to the BSAM program extranet where you will find information and forms that are related to advising, internships, student association and more.
