Accounting & Public Accounting
B.S. in Accounting & Public Accounting Otterbein’s Accounting Program: Building Future Business Leaders Otterbein University’s accounting program goes beyond traditional education. It produces globally aware, ethically sensitive, and technologically proficient graduates. As a result, our students think critically, communicate effectively, and understand business at a deep level. Moreover, our Accounting Program blends technical knowledge with a strong liberal arts foundation, ensuring students graduate with the skills and qualities employers seek. Otterbein accountants are known for their technical competence, personal engagement,…
Business Administration & Management
B.S. in Business Administration & Management Otterbein University’s Business Administration & Management major is ideal for preparing students for a wide variety of careers in business or graduate programs including an MBA or law school. Students graduate with a broad knowledge base and hands-on experiential learning in business combined with liberal arts education. Students in this major will take introductory courses in accounting, business law, economics, operations, international business, marketing, and finance as well as degree-specific courses ranging from leadership…
Business Analytics
B.S. in Business Analytics Business analytics is the process of transforming data into insights to improve business decision-making and outcomes. A business analyst is a professional who helps organizations by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data, identifying areas for improvement, prioritizing needs, specifying requirements, developing actionable improvement plans, and communicating findings and helping implement changes. Thus, it is imperative that a business analyst balance a strong technical background with effective communication skills to do well in this field. The Otterbein Business…
Economics
B.A. in Economics Economics offers a unique way of examining individual and social behavior, often called the “economic way of thinking.” The study of economics provides powerful and surprising insights into many social issues such as discrimination, crime, poverty, welfare, education, income inequality and environmental degradation. Economists study how markets work and analyze the behavior of organizations. They also investigate the forces and trends that influence our standard of living, the fraction of the population that cannot find work and…
Finance
B.S. in Finance The Finance major at Otterbein University equips students with the knowledge, skills, and tools to navigate the dynamic world of financial management, investment analysis, and corporate strategy. Whether you aspire to become a financial analyst, wealth manager, corporate treasurer, or entrepreneur, this program provides a robust foundation in the principles of finance while fostering analytical thinking and practical decision-making skills. Our curriculum integrates theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, enabling students to develop a deep understanding of financial…
Marketing
B.S. in Marketing Marketing focuses on the creation and maintenance of relationships. This focus includes issues related to branding, research, advertising, selling and developing products. Individuals who excel in marketing are creative types who sharpen their skills related to speaking, listening, writing and critical thinking. The Otterbein Marketing major remains one of the most unique majors in the country. The major provides a student-directed, student-led experience through all of its courses. Students hone their analytical, design, presentation and writing skills.…
