Undergraduate Programs
Specializations & Minors
Customize your coursework
Students work with their Academic Advisor to develop an individualized plan that could include a business specialization, a major outside of business, minors, or any combination of these curricular opportunities.
As a business major, you will select one of 12 specializations or the Business Management program (only offered on our regional campuses). Specializations provide in-depth course work with a focus on a specific area of study in business.
Choosing a Specialization
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Accounting
Accounting Curriculum:
Accounting Specialization Sheet (New GE)
Accounting Specialization Sheet (Legacy GE)
Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Program:
Careers:
Learn more about Accounting through the Office of Career Management. If you are interested in completing the CPA exam for licensure in Ohio, please visit the following website for information on guidelines and requirements: CPA (Ohio Accountancy Board).
Winter "Busy Season" Accounting Internships:Extracurricular Opportunities:
There are many ways for students specializing in Accounting to enhance their education beyond the classroom. You can choose from hundreds of Ohio State student organizations, in addition to other opportunities offered by Fisher. Including the following student orgs:
Sample Course Model:
Year Autumn Semester Spring Semester 2 Acct&MIS 2200*
Acct&MIS 2300*
3 Acct&MIS 3200
Acct&MIS 3300Acct&MIS 3201
Acct&MIS 3600
Acct&MIS 34004 Acct&MIS 4200
Acct&MIS 4500Acct&MIS Elective
*Accounting specialization students must earn a C- or greater
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Aviation Management
Aviation Curriculum:
Aviation Management Specialization Sheet (New GE)
Aviation Management Specialization Sheet (Legacy GE)
Other information:
Careers:
Learn more about Aviation through the Office of Career Management.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
There are many ways for students specializing in Aviation to enhance their education beyond the classroom. You can choose from hundreds of Ohio State student organizations, in addition to other opportunities offered by Fisher.
Sample Course Model:
Year Autumn Spring 1 Aviation 2000
Aviation 2100 2 Aviation 2200
Aviation 3000 3 Aviation 3200
Aviation 4000 (Autumn only)
Aviation 5000 (Spring only) 4 Aviation 4500 (Spring only)
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Business Management
Business Management students register for and complete courses through Ohio State's Lima, Mansfield, Marion and Newark campuses.
Business Management Curriculum Sheet(New GE)
Business Management Curriculum Sheet (Legacy GE)
Upon completion of the curriculum requirements, students will receive the same undergraduate BSBA degree they would have received had they attended classes on the Columbus campus. Please note: business majors in regional campus programs may choose a specialization, but doing so requires completion of some courses at the Columbus campus.
Courses delivered to the regional campuses are designed to be equivalent to those offered on the Columbus campus. However, there are some differences in form because the regional campus Business Major program is offered partly online and partly in the classroom.
Undergraduate Business Minor at Ohio State Regional Campuses
The Business Minor offered through nationally-ranked Fisher College of Business offers Ohio State students the opportunity to enhance their selected field of study while making themselves more desirable job candidates. The minor is available at all four of Ohio State's regional campuses: Lima, Mansfield, Marion, and Newark.
More information on the Business minor can be found on this page.
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Economics
Economics Curriculum:
Economists develop theories to explain how components of an economy operate and interact with one another. They then gather statistical and empirical evidence to estimate the relationships among the various aspects of the economy. Using data, economists predict how different economic entities will respond to changes in policies and external forces. These predictions, in turn, help guide private and public decision-makers to form appropriate policies.
Economics Specialization Sheet (New GE)
Economics Specialization Sheet (Legacy GE)
Careers:
Learn more about Economics through the Office of Career Management.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
There are many ways for students specializing in Economics to enhance their education beyond the classroom. You can choose from hundreds of Ohio State student organizations, in addition to other opportunities offered by Fisher.
Sample Course Model:
Year Autumn Semester Spring Semester 1 Econ 2001.01, 2001.02, or 2001.03H Econ 2002.01. 2002.02, or 2002.03H 3 Econ 4001.01, 4001.02, or 4001.03 Econ 4002.01, 4002.02, or 4002.03 4 Econ 4XXX or 5XXX
Econ 4XXX or 5XXXEcon 4XXX or 5XXX
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Finance
Finance Curriculum:
Finance Specialization Sheet (New GE)
Finance Specialization Sheet (Legacy GE)
Careers:
Learn more about Finance through the Office of Career Management. If you are interested in certification, please visit the following website for more information on guidelines and requirements: CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
Extracurricular Opportunities:
There are many ways for students specializing in Finance to enhance their education beyond the classroom. You can choose from hundreds of Ohio State student organizations, in addition to other opportunities offered by Fisher.
- Common Cents Investment Group
- Buckeye Capital Investors
- Undergraduate Finance Association
- Fisher Futures Program
Sample Course Model:
Year Autumn Semester Spring Semester 3 BUSFIN 3220*
4 BUSFIN 4211
BUSFIN 4221
BUSFIN 4201
BUSFIN 4250
BUSFIN 4219 or 4229 or 4239
BUSFIN Elective
BUSFIN Elective
BUSFIN Elective
* Finance specialization students must earn a C- or greater
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Human Resources
Human Resources Curriculum:
Human Resources Specialization Sheet (New GE)
Human Resources Specialization Sheet (Legacy GE)
Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Program
BSBA/Master of Human Resource Management
Careers:
Learn more about Human Resources through the Office of Career Management.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
There are many ways for students specializing in Human Resources to enhance their education beyond the classroom. You can choose from hundreds of Ohio State student organizations, in addition to other opportunities offered by Fisher.
Sample Course Model:
Year Autumn Semester Spring Semester 3 Bus -MHR 3200 Bus - MHR 4320
Bus - MHR 43234 Bus - MHR 4322
Bus - MHR 4326
Bus - MHR 4330Bus - MHR 4490
Bus - MHR 4324
HR major option*Human Resources specialization students must earn a C- or greater
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Information Systems
Information Systems Curriculum:
Info Systems Specialization Sheet (Since Au 2022 with New GE)
Info Systems Specialization Sheet (Since Au 2022 with Legacy GE)
Info Systems Specialization Sheet (Before Au 2022 with Legacy GE)
Careers:
Learn more about Information Systems through the Office of Career Management.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
There are many ways for students specializing in Information Systems to enhance their education beyond the classroom. You can choose from hundreds of Ohio State student organizations, in addition to other opportunities offered by Fisher.
Sample Course Model:
Year Autumn Spring 1 Math 1130
Math 1131
CSE 21112 Acct&MIS 2200
CSE 1223Acct&MIS 2300
CSE 2123Math 2366 (only offered Spring)
3 CSE 2133
CSE 3241
4 CSE 3232
ACCTMIS electiveACCTMIS elective
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Insurance
Insurance Curriculum:
Insurance Specialization Sheet (New GE)
Insurance Specialization Sheet (Legacy GE)
Careers:
Learn more about Risk Management through the Office of Career Management.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
There are many ways for students specializing in insurance to enhance their education beyond the classroom. You can choose from hundreds of Ohio State student organizations, in addition to other opportunities offered by Fisher.
Sample Course Model:
Year Autumn Spring 1 ECON 2001.01 ECON 2002.01 2 ACCTMIS 2200 ACCTMIS 2300 3 BUSFIN 3220* BUSFIN 3300 4 Finance elective
Finance electiveBUSFIN 4310
BUSFIN 4311
BUSFIN 4312*Insurance specialization students must earn a C- or greater
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International Business
International Business Curriculum:
International Business Specialization Sheet (New GE)
International Business Specialization Sheet (Legacy GE)
Careers:
What is International Business?
Learn more about International Business through the Office of Career Management.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
There are many ways for students specializing in International Business to enhance their education beyond the classroom. You can choose from hundreds of Ohio State student organizations, in addition to other opportunities offered by Fisher.
Sample Course Model:
Year Autumn Semester Spring Semester 2 BUSMHR 2000*
3 BUSMHR 3000*
BUSMHR 4020
4 IB elective
IB elective
IB elective*International Business specialization students must earn a C- or greater
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Logistics Management
Logistics Management Curriculum:
Logistics Specialization Sheet (New GE)
Logistics Specialization Sheet (Legacy GE)
Careers:
Learn more about Logistics through the Office of Career Management.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
There are many ways for students specializing in Logistics to enhance their education beyond the classroom. You can choose from hundreds of Ohio State student organizations, in addition to other opportunities offered by Fisher.
Sample Course Model:
Year Autumn Semester Spring Semester 3 BUSML 3380* BUSML 4380
BUSML 4383
BUSML 53814 BUSML 4382
Logistics electiveLogistics elective
Logistics elective
Logistics elective*Logistics Managment specialization students must earn a C- or greater
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Marketing
Marketing Curriculum:
Marketing Specialization Sheet (New GE)
Marketing Specialization Sheet (Legacy GE)
Careers:
Learn more about Marketing through the Office of Career Management.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
There are many ways for students specializing in Marketing to enhance their education beyond the classroom. You can choose from hundreds of Ohio State student organizations, in addition to other opportunities offered by Fisher.
Sample Course Model:
Year Autumn Semester Spring Semester 3 BUSML 3250* BUSML 4201
BUSML 42024 BUSML 4203
BUSML 4204Marketing elective
Marketing elective
Marketing elective
Marketing elective*Marketing specialization students must earn a C- or greater
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Operations Management
Students majoring in Operations Management may choose from one of two tracks: Purchasing and Operations. Please see the advising sheets below for each track.
Students will need to declare which track they intend to pursue by contacting an Academic Advisor.
Operations Curriculum by track:
- Operations Management Specialization Sheet (New GE)
- Operations Management Specialization Sheet (Legacy GE)
- Operations Management- Purchasing Track Specialization Sheet
Careers:
What is Operations Management?
Learn more about Operations through the Office of Career Management.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
There are many ways for students specializing in Operations to enhance their education beyond the classroom. You can choose from hundreds of Ohio State student organizations, in addition to other opportunities offered by Fisher.
Sample Course Model:
*Operations Management students in either track must earn a C- or greater.
Year Autumn Semester Spring Semester 3 BUSOBA 3230* BUSMGT 4250
BUSMGT 42324 BUSOBA 4239
Operations electiveOperations elective
Operations elective
Operations electiveThe table above shows a sample course model for the Operations track
Year Autumn Semester Spring Semester 3 BUSOBA 3230* BUSMGT 4232
BUSMGT 42614 BUSOBA 4262
Operations electiveOperations elective
Operations elective
Operations electiveThe table above shows a sample course model for the Purchasing track.
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Real Estate
Real Estate Curriculum:
Real Estate Specialization Sheet (New GE)
Real Estate Specialization Sheet (Legacy GE)
Careers:
Learn more about Real Estate through the Office of Career Management. If you are interested in Ohio Real Estate licensure, please visit the following website for information on guidelines and requirements: R.E. (Ohio Real Estate Licensing)
Extracurricular Opportunities:There are many ways for students specializing in Real Estate to enhance their education beyond the classroom. You can choose from hundreds of Ohio State student organizations, in addition to other opportunities offered by Fisher.
Sample Course Model:
Year Autumn Semester Spring Semester 3 BUSFIN 3220*
BUSFIN 3400BUSFIN 4412
BUSFIN 44114 Finance elective
BUSFIN 4413 or 4414
BUSFIN 4410*Real Estate specialization students must earn a C- or greater
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Special Area
Special Area Specialization (SAS)
Special Area Specialization Sheet
The Special Area Specialization is designed for students who have well-defined academic and career interests which are not represented by the twelve specializations offered by the BSBA program. Students must be self-motivated and willing to work in consultation with faculty to develop a cohesive and interdisciplinary area of study.
Steps to declaring a Special Area specialization:
- Complete a thorough search of University academic programs (majors and minors) to ensure that the idea for the SAS does not exist at Ohio State through another college or department.
- Talk to faculty in different departments about the SAS and potential courses for the major to make sure the program is well thought out and the courses are at an appropriate level of depth for the major.
- Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Fisher Undergraduate Programs and Advising office to go over the SAS application and requirements.
- Complete an application for the SAS that includes:
- Applicant information, faculty signatures, and the title of the SAS
- Motives and rationale for the Special Area Specialization
- A list of specific courses (15-18 credit hours) that comprise the major.
- Students must have a 3.0 GPA at Ohio State for the SAS to be approved and have completed a minimum of 30 OSU hours.
Minors & Other Certifications
You can choose from more than 150 minors at Ohio State, some with a direct relationship to business (which are highlighted below) and many others from disciplines outside the field of business.
- Minors consist of 12-18 hours. With appropriate planning, you can incorporate a minor within your four year degree plans.
- A minor allows you to pursue academic interests that go beyond your major
- You can explore different perspectives and interact with Ohio State students from outside of business.
- A minor can complement your business specialization and make you more marketable to employers or enhance your graduate school application.
We offer the following business minors:
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Business Minor
The Business Minor is designed to provide students in majors other than business with an understanding of the language and basic concepts of business. The minor consists of five courses, one each from the areas of accounting, finance, management and human resources, marketing, and operations management.
The Business Minor does not have an application process. Upon completing the curriculum requirements, a student need only to file the Business Minor Program Form with their college office. No approval from the Fisher College of Business is required.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Ford Motor Company provided financial support to help develop this program.
Contact information
Undergraduate Programs Office
Fisher College of Business
120 Schoenbaum Hall
210 Woodruff Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 292-2715
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Business Analytics Minor
Designed with extensive input from industry interested in hiring individuals to work with “big data,” the Business Analytics Minor is an opportunity for students across disciplines to complement their major with skills in this fast-growing and important field.
What is Business Analytics?
Business analytics is the process of transforming data into insights for better business decisions. The Business Analytics Minor provides an understanding of how to extract patterns to predict behavior and other business outcomes as well as the ability to make informed decisions using a data-driven approach. A three-stage framework is used to build these skills:
Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an understanding of how data acquisition and analysis is done in organizations to meet a specified set of objectives
- Demonstrate critical thinking associated with: problem identification, decision making, assessing value propositions supported by data, and generating a logical synthesis of information from data
- Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to detect patterns in data, draw inferences and conclusions supported by the data, and communicate insights through visualization and written reporting
- Identify and assess ethical issues surrounding data-informed decision making
Extracurricular Opportunities:
There are many ways for students interested in analytics to enhance their education beyond the classroom. You can choose from hundreds of Ohio State student organizations, in addition to other opportunities offered by Fisher.
Curriculum Requirements:
The Business Analytics Minor consists of 15 credit hours, including nine hours of required courses and six hours of elective courses.
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Entrepreneurship & Innovation Minor
The Undergraduate Entrepreneurship & Innovation Minor is offered through a collaboration of the following colleges: Fisher College of Business, the College of Engineering, and the College of Arts and Sciences (Department of Design).
Designed for capturing the economic value in creative ideas for commercially viable products and services, this educational program enhances a student’s understanding of and appreciation for entrepreneurship and innovation.
For students who have begun the Entrepreneurship Minor prior to Spring 2015, please speak to an Academic Advisor.
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Insurance Minor
The minor is designed (1) to provide students with an opportunity to complement their major studies with a specialization in Insurance; (2) to engage students from different majors to create an interdisciplinary classroom experience; and (3) to prepare students for various employment opportunities in the rapidly growing field of insurance.
Why Insurance?
- Insurance is part of every business, every industry.
- Risk is a major driving force in business operations, and insurance is an extremely valuable tool to help managers mitigate risk.
- Insurance is an incredibly stable career. Whatever happens to the economy, people and businesses will always need insurance.
- Insurance companies offer top benefit packages and opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
- Insurance is a career where YOU can make a difference!!
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International Business Minor
The international Business Minors is designed to provide students with an opportunity to complement their major studies with a deeper understanding of how the global economy works, to develop a greater appreciation of business opportunities and risks associated with a more interconnected world, and to prepare students for working in cross-national settings.
The International Business Minors consists of 15 credit hours, including nine hours of required courses and six hours of elective courses.
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Real Estate Minor
The Real Estate Minor provides an interdisciplinary introduction to core issues in real estate finance, city and urban planning and construction management and prepares students for the various employment opportunities in the field of real estate. While the minor draws on classes from three different departments (Department of Finance, Department of City and Regional Planning and Department of Construction System Management), students are free to select courses that best compliment their current major.
What is Real Estate?
The real estate industry offers a number of exciting career paths for students of different academic backgrounds. Depending on students’ personal interests, they can pursue careers in real estate investment, real estate development, property and asset management, consulting, marketing, commercial brokerage, construction, accounting, design, architecture, planning and many others. The real estate minor is designed to provide students with an overview of this vibrant industry and provide them with industry specific skills and knowledge.
Curriculum Requirements
The real estate minor consists of a total of 15 credit hours:
Prerequisite courses:
• College algebra (Math 1130 or 1148 or equivalent or higher) or math placement level M or L
• Microeconomics (Econ 2001.01 or equivalent) - Credits: 3
Required courses (15 total credit hours):
• BUSFIN 3400 – Introduction to Real Estate – Credits: 3
• 12 elective hours of your choice- see below.
Elective courses
Each student has to fulfill 12 elective credit hours. Students will be encouraged to take courses from each of the three disciplines represented, but it is not required.
• BUSFIN 4410 – Real Estate Finance – Credits: 3
• BUSFIN 4411 – Real Estate Management – Credits: 3
• BUSFIN 4412 – Real Estate Law – Credits: 3
• BUSFIN 4413 – Real Estate Planning and Development – Credits: 3
• BUSFIN 5402 – Real Estate Valuation – Credits: 3
• BUSML 4380 – Advanced Logistics Management – Credits: 1.5
• BUSML 4388 – Warehouse Operations – Credits: 1.5
• CRP 3400 – Planning for Sustainable Economic Development – Credits: 3
• CRP 3600 – Land Development – Credits: 3
• CRP 5010 – Historic Preservation Planning – Credits: 3
• CRP 5400 – Planning for Housing – Credits: 3
• CONSYSM 2205 – Introduction to Construction Project Management – Credits: 3
• CONSYSM 2310 – Electrical and Lighting Systems – Credits: 3
• CONSYSM 2345 – Mechanical Systems for Buildings – Credits: 3
• CONSYSM 5670 – Green Building and Sustainable Construction – Credits: 3
For more information about the minor and about other real estate related opportunities, please contact Supaphen Niroula at niroula.1@osu.edu or visit the Center for Real Estate.
Other Certifications:
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Global Option in Business (GO Business)
Enhance your degree by incorporating global opportunities through the Global Option in Business (GO Business) program, a university approved micro-credential.
What is GO Business?
Learn the impact of global cultural diversity, the benefits of including global perspectives, how to navigate a different business culture, and the critical knowledge to bridge differences, you can develop as a dynamic global citizen and business leader! The requirements are designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and qualities to thrive in the global business world. Show your global academic achievements and your global mindset to future recruiters who are increasingly in search of candidates with global talent.
You are able to complete the program without adding time to graduation by selecting courses and experiences that are already a part of your business degree.
Overview of Program Requirements:
To receive the Global Option in Business designation, students will complete the following requirements:
- A. Global Academic Courses (6 credits)
- B. Global Experience (1 experience)
- C. Culture and/or Language Courses (6 credits)
- D. Global Activity (2 activities)
- E. Global Competency Evaluation (ePortfolio + GPA Check)
- Complete sections A-D prior to your graduating term. Courses may overlap with your major, minor, honors curriculum, or general education requirements.
- Submit required forms to verify your participation in programs and/or activities
- Complete all required courses with a C or above grade to fulfill requirements
- Start your Global Option ePortfolio page upon starting the program and complete within one month of the start of your graduating term
- Enter your graduating term with an overall 3.0 or above GPA
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Dean's Leadership Academy
Leaders solve societal challenges, empower others, and elevate our quality of life. Start making a positive impact today by developing your leadership skills in the Dean’s Leadership Academy!
Why participate in the Dean's Leadership Academy?
Employers look to hire students who possess the following skills: teamwork (78% of employers), problem solving (77% of employers) and effective communication (75% of employers). By completing the DLA coursework, you will build these and many more.
Curriculum Requirements:
To complete the Certificate, you must complete five (5) of the courses listed below:
Required:
MHR 2210: Personal Leadership and Team Effectiveness (3 credits)
Electives:
- MHR 4244: Negotiations (3 credits)
- MHR 3211: Leadership and Character (3 credits)
- MHR 3220: Leadership Legacy (3 credits)
- MHR 4228: Organizational Coaching (3 credits)
- MHR 4235: Developing Leaders through Practical Exercises (3 credits)
- MHR 4236: Crucial Conversations (3 credits)
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