College of BusinessHonors ProgramWhere exceptional students engage, learn, and excel

Why Choose the CoB Business Honors Program?Grow to your full potentialWorkshops and seminars led by industry leaders to help you become a business leader.

Innovative applied focusLearn through a unique, rigorous learning experience that integrates academic, applied, and collaboration aspects to create this novel program.

Modeled on industry researchYou will learn through internships, hands-on training, and real-world consulting projects.

Learn from your peersFoster a strong work ethic by working collaboratively with other high-achieving students in effective teams. Your cohort remains the same for the four years.

Smaller classesOur Honors Program class comprises only 25 students so you can get individual attention from our faculty.

Innovative approach to learningGain valuable experience when you job shadow alumni and from on-site visits to companies from various industries.

Scholarship opportunitiesScholarship provided to you so you can concentrate on your studies. If invited into our honors program you will be offered the Ohio University Merit Scholarship, and the College of Business Scholarship.

The Business Honors Program provides you with:

Our MissionThe College of Business (CoB) Honors Program provides academic achievement-oriented students with a unique, rigorous, high touch, applied learning experience. The Honors Program affords talented students the opportunity to participate in advanced sections of CoB core classes and unique, applied industry research projects. In courses and projects, students will apply their business knowledge to real world problems while collaborating with other high achieving students and engaging with exceptional faculty and business leaders.

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Hala AnnabiFounding Director

Business Honors ProgramJoseph Emering

Class of 2016

AcademicsOur goal is to provide you with a unique and rigorous experience to develop the core business technical skills and applied research skills needed to excel in today’s business environment. You will acquire these advanced skills through our core classes:

ApplicationThe CoB Honors Program has an applied approach to delivering the academic skills outlined above. The program uses problem-based and experiential pedagogy in the context of current industry problems and needs. Our focus includes:

CollaborationSoft skills are essential for success in business. For this reason, we take a social approach to learning and development in our honors programs. The program focuses on developing your ability to work effectively in high performing teams through multiple group projects. You will learn and apply through:

What makes us Traditional academic programs tend to focus on theory and apprenticeship. The CoB Honors Program uses a unique hands-on approach that models current business issues. Our curriculum focuses on combining advanced technical knowledge and analytical skills with application to current industry trends.

We develop high-potential students in a team environment, emulating real-world business problems and anticipating industry fluctuation. Traditional programs tend to focus on theory and academics.

Our approach is more realistic.

You are challenged daily to focus on group and individual advancement in research and analytical skills. By fostering a focus on team building and maintenance you will strengthen your soft skills while applying your technical knowledge to industry problems.

MentoringUpon arriving as a Freshman, you will be assigned a senior student and a faculty mentor. They will provide guidance and support throughout your time at Ohio University.

Honors PortfolioBy the end the program, you have a professional portfolio that summarizes your academic achievements. The portfolio will serve as a reflection of your successes, starting in the first semester. The portfolio will display the your career aspirations and development towards achieving those aspirations.

Service ProjectYou are expected to conduct 10 hours of service each semester in the first three years of the program. Before graduation, as an honors senior, you are responsible for the development and completion of a project for the benefit of future CoB students.

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Applied Research Project Special topic seminars are taught by exceptional faculty and visited by business professionals. Topics covered include applied research techniques, business etiquette, and skills necessary to stay competitive.

Seminar Structure

Fall Spring

Curriculum StructureThe CoB Honors Program provides an advanced learning environment for highly qualified and motivated students. Typical honors seminars expose students to complex business topics, and business research and analytical abilities.

Honors Program

Fall

Spring

Summer

Honors sections of core CoB courses provide studentswith added requirements to enhance curriculum.

Freshman Sophomore

Cluster

Junior Senior

Honors

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Megan BairdClass of 2016

What do I Need to Apply?To be eligible for the Business Honors Program, you must have:

Selection Process

Contact InformationWant to learn more? Use the contact information below.We’ll be happy to send more information about our honors program, the University, and how to arrange a campus visit.

College of BusinessOffice of Student ServicesCopeland Hall 2141 Ohio UniversityAthens, OH 45701-2979740.593.2000www.cob.ohio.edu/honorsCoBhonors@ohio.edu

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