Undergraduate Programs Specializations & Minors

Accounting Curriculum:

• Accounting Specialization Sheet
• 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 Accounting Internships:

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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.

• Student group: Accounting Association
• Student group: Beta Alpha Psi
• Student group: National Association of Black Accountants

Sample Course Model:

Business Management students register for and complete courses through Ohio State's Lima, Mansfield, Marion and Newark campuses. 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.

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.

Aviation Curriculum:

• Aviation Management Specialization Sheet

Other information:

• Center for Aviation Studies

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.

• Alpha Eta Rho
• Flight Team at the Ohio State University
• Women in Aviation, International

Sample Course Model:

Specialization: Economics

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 these 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 Curriculum:

• Economics Specialization Sheet

Careers:

• Learn more about Economics through the Office of Career Management.

Sample Course Model:

The new Finance curriculum under semesters allows students to choose to follow one of three Finance tracks: Investment Management, Risk Management, and Corporate Finance.  Every Finance student is required to take the same set of Finance specialization courses, plus an additional 4 courses within a particular track.  Please see the Advising sheets below for each Finance track.

Finance Curriculum:

• Finance Specialization Sheet

Careers:

• Finance
• 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.

• Student group: Common Cents Investment Group
• Student group: Buckeye Capital Investors
• Student group: Undergraduate Finance Association
• Career Management program: Fisher Futures Program

Sample Course Model

Human Resources Curriculum:

• Human Resources Specialization Sheet

Careers:

• Human Resources
• 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.

• Human Resources Association

Sample Course Model

Information Systems Curriculum:

• Information Systems Specialization Sheet

Careers:

• Information Systems
• 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.

• Information Systems Association

Sample Course Model:

Insurance Curriculum Requirements:

• Insurance Specialization Sheet

Other information:

• 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.

• Student group: Common Cents Investment Group
• Student group: Buckeye Capital Investors
• Student group: Undergraduate Finance Association

Sample Course Model:

International Business Curriculum:

• International Business Specialization Sheet

Careers:

• 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.

• Student group: International Business Club

Sample Course Model:

Logistics Curriculum:

• Logistics Specialization Sheet

Careers:

• Logistics
• 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.

Student group: The Logistics Association

Sample Course Model:

Marketing Curriculum:

Marketing Specialization Sheet

Careers:

• Marketing
• 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.

• Student group: American Marketing Association

Sample Course Model:

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 Purchasing Track Graduating Au17 and Earlier Advising Sheet
• Operations Management Purchasing Track Graduating Au18 and Later Advising Sheet
• Operations Management Advising Sheet

Careers:

• Operations
• 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.

• Student group: Buckeye Operations Management Society (BOMS)
• Student group: Purchasing and Supply Management Association

Sample Course Model:

*The table above shows a sample course model for the Operations track

*The table above shows a sample course model for the Purchasing track

Real Estate Curriculum:

• Real Estate Specialization Sheet

Careers:

• Real Estate
• 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.

• Student group: Fisher Real Estate Society

Sample Course Model:

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Fisher Undergraduate Programs and Advising office to go over the SAS application and requirements.
4. 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.
5. 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.

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. In order to graduate with a Business Minor, you must fulfill the guidelines listed on the curriculum requirements page. Upon completing the guidelines, 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.

The Ford Motor Company provided financial support to help develop this program.

Curriculum Requirements

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Curriculum Requirements

The Business Analytics Minor consists of 15 credit hours, including nine hours of required courses and six hours of elective courses. More information

For students who have begun the Entrepreneurship Minor prior to Spring 2015, please scroll to the bottom of this page for requirements or speak to an advisor.

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. More information

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 15 credit hours, including six hours of required courses and nine hours of elective courses.

For more information about the minor and about other real estate related opportunities, please view the minor marketing sheet and visit the Center for Real Estate.