Ohio University's Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) program is designed to prepare students for business careers in marketing, human resources, supply chain management or technical project management. This Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredited program is also an excellent foundation for entry into a Master of Business Administration program. This program is transfer-friendly for those with previous college credits but can also be completed with no previous college coursework required.
Study general business concepts like marketing principles, business ethics, accounting, and economics while also taking courses that fit your specific career goals through the selection of a minor or certificate.
Students are required to complete 30 credit hours of pre-major with a 2.0 or better overall GPA:
Students are required to complete major requirements with a 2.0 or better overall GPA in the following:
Business Core
Business Skills and Experience
Approved Certificate or Minor Requirements
Students are required to complete one approved certificate or minor (15-18 credit hours).
Note: Courses fulfilling both pre-major or major requirements and certificate or minor requirements may be double counted to complete both requirements.
Upper-Level Electives
Complete a total of 30 semester hours of courses at the 3000 level or above. Note: All 3000 – 4000 level courses taken in residence or transferred may apply toward this requirement.
Students will earn a high-quality bachelor’s degree in business plus a certificate or minor, while developing leadership and supervisory skills, learning to assess business risk and understand competitive challenges. Students pursuing the business program through the Lancaster campus will complete their degree in a hybrid format, through a mix of in-person and online coursework.
By earning an AACSB-accredited Bachelor of Science in Business degree, you will be prepared for success in a wide variety of business careers and you’ll also earn a minor or certificate allowing you to specialize. Marketing, human resources, supply chain management and technical project management specializations lead to possible careers in industries like healthcare, technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and more.
Anyone who holds a high school diploma or has a GED certificate is eligible for admission to any Ohio University regional campus. Regional campuses have no deadline for admission during any semester; however, prospective students are advised to begin the application process as soon as possible so that they may be given important dates and deadlines in a timely manner.
Freshmen applicants are encouraged to complete an online application for enrollment. Official high school transcripts or a copy of GED scores must be sent directly to the Admissions Office.
You are a transfer applicant if you have completed nine or more semester (12 quarter) hours at another institution after you graduated from high school. If you have completed fewer than nine semester hours, you will apply as a freshman applicant. To apply as a transfer student, applicants are encouraged to complete an online application for enrollment.
The Bachelor of Science in Business is an Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredited program.