
Ohio University's Business Studies Major (B.S.) 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 100% online, with no previous college coursework required. 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.

Business Courses
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.
Check out the University Catalog to learn more about the program and view all course information.
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Learning Environment
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 Chillicothe campus will complete their degree in a hybrid format, through a mix of in-person and online coursework.
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Potential Careers
By earning an AACSB-accredited Business Studies 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.
- As of May 2023, business and financial operations occupations in Ohio earn an annual mean wage of $90,580 .
- Employment demand for business operations specialists in Ohio is projected to grow by 3.3% by 2030 .
Program Admission Requirements
First-Year Students
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 . Official high school transcripts or a copy of GED scores must be sent directly to the Admissions Office.
Transfer and Current OHIO Students
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 .
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Accreditation Information
The Bachelor of Science in Business is an Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredited program.
Contact Us
Dr. Brian Hoyt
Professor of Management
740.681.3367
hoyt@ohio.edu
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