Division of Business

Business Administration

Business Administration Major Requirements and Course Descriptions

Key Points

• A newly revised, business administration curriculum providing a foundation in all functional business areas
• Majors select between a Marketing Emphasis, Management Emphasis, and the 4+1 MBA Program
• For those pursuing the Management Emphasis, recommended Career Interest Course Sequences are available in Non-Profit Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship and Family Business, and Public Administration
• Location in Central Ohio lends itself to diverse internship opportunities
• Grounded in the Catholic Dominican tradition with an emphasis on ethics, critical thinking, verbal and written communication, and the liberal arts

Mission Statement
The mission of the Business Administration Program is to develop reflective enterprise practitioners possessing broad foundational knowledge and skills in the business disciplines as well as the critical thinking and communication skills born out of the liberal arts. Aligned with the mission of the Ohio Dominican University, the programs of the Business Division emphasize social justice, ethical reflection and decision making and leadership in the service of the common good.

Program Description
The Business Administration major at ODU prepares students for a broad range of general business careers. It emphasizes the acquisition of foundational business knowledge across discipline areas while encouraging ethical practice and social responsibility. Integrated with a strong liberal arts core, graduates can expect to possess strong communication, writing, and critical thinking skills.

Examples of Entry Level Career Positions
General Management Training Programs in a broad range of industries, banking branch manager, product sales, entrepreneur

Program Coordinator
Dr. Anna Parkman