College of Business Honors Program Where exceptional students engage, learn, and excel
Why Choose the CoB Business Honors Program? Grow to your full potential Workshops and seminars led by industry leaders to help you become a business leader. Innovative applied focus Learn through a unique, rigorous learning experience that integrates academic, applied, and collaboration aspects to create this novel program. Modeled on industry research You will learn through internships, hands-on training, and realworld consulting projects.
Our Mission
The 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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Learn from your peers Foster 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 classes Our Honors Program class comprises only 25 students so you can get individual attention from our faculty. Innovative approach to learning Gain valuable experience when you job shadow alumni and from on-site visits to companies from various industries. Scholarship opportunities Scholarship 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: s !N APTITUDE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING s ,EADERSHIP IDENTITY s 3KILLS TO WORK EFFECTIVELY WITHIN HIGH ACHIEVING TEAMS s "USINESS PROFESSIONALISM AND ETIQUETTE s !PPLIED UNDERSTANDING OF BUSINESS CONCEPTS s (IGH LEVEL OF CRITICAL THINKING IN THE CONTEXT OF THE SYSTEM VIEW s 3OCIAL RESPONSIBILITY s !PPRECIATION FOR THE IMPORTANCE OF A DIVERSE WORK ENVIRONMENT s )NDUSTRY RESEARCH SKILLS s -ENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS AND FACULTY
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/UR STUDENTS ACQUIRE A UNIQUE CHALLENGING LEARNING EXPERIENCE BY INTEGRATING ACADEMIC APPLIED AND SOCIAL ASPECTS 4HE PROGRAM WILL EMPHASIZE LIFELONG LEARNING AND THE SYSTEMS THINKING APPROACH AS THE FOUNDATION OF ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM
Hala Annabi Founding Director Business Honors Program
What makes us DIFFERENT 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. Mentoring Upon 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 Portfolio By 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 Project You 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.
Academics Our 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: s -ANAGEMENT s -ARKETING s !CCOUNTING s &INANCE s -ANAGEMENT )NFORMATION 3YSTEMS Application The 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: s ,EARNING AND CONSULTING PROJECTS WITH REAL CLIENTS s !PPLIED RESEARCH PROJECTS s !LUMNI SHADOWING AND INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE s /N SITE VISITS TO COMPANIES FROM VARIOUS INDUSTRIES s 3PECIALIZED SEMINARS s .EW METHODS OF APPLIED INDUSTRY RESEARCH s #URRENT INDUSTRY TRENDS s 3YSTEMS THINKING APPROACH Collaboration Soft 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: s 0UBLIC SPEAKING AND TEAM MANAGEMENT s 3ERVICE PROJECTS s 3OCIAL WORKSHOPS s -ENTORING PROGRAMS INCLUDING PEER AND FACULTY MENTORS
OHIOCurriculum UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM OHIO UN Applied Research Project Structure ERSITY HONORS PROGRAM OHIO UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM OHIO UNIVERSITY HONOR ROGRAM OHIO UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRA OHIO UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM OHIO UN ERSITY HONORS PROGRAM OHIO UNIVERSITY H ORS PROGRAM OHIO UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM OHIO UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM OH UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM OHIO UNIVERS HONORS PROGRAM OHIO UNIVERSITY HONOR ROGRAM OHIO UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRA The 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.
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.
Honors Program
Seminar Structure
Freshman
Sophomore
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Senior
Fall
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Honors sections of core CoB courses provide students with added requirements to enhance curriculum.
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Fall
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4HE #OLLEGE OF "USINESS (ONORS 0ROGRAM HAS PROVIDED ME WITH OPPORTUNITIES THAT ) DID NOT EVEN THINK WERE POSSIBLE ESPECIALLY DURING MY lRST SEMESTER OF COLLEGE 4HIS PROGRAM HAS PUSHED ME TO EXCEL IN ALL MY CLASSES AND CREATE LIFE LONG FRIENDSHIPS WITH MY FELLOW COLLEAGUES Megan Baird Class of 2016
OHIO UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM OHIO UN What do I Need to Apply? ERSITY HONORS PROGRAM OHIO UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM OHIO UNIVERSITY HONOR ROGRAM OHIO UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRA OHIO UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM OHIO UN ERSITY HONORS PROGRAM OHIO UNIVERSITY H ORS PROGRAM OHIO UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM OHIO UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM OH UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM OHIO UNIVERS HONORS PROGRAM OHIO UNIVERSITY HONOR ROGRAM OHIO UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRA To be eligible for the Business Honors Program, you must have: s !CADEMIC EXCELLENCE EVIDENT IN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMANCE s 7ELL ROUNDED SET ACADEMIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCES s !#4 SCORES OF AND ABOVE OR 3!4 s (IGH SCHOOL '0! OF OR HIGHER
Selection Process
s 1UALIlED CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED TO APPLY IN *ANUARY
s !PPLICATIONS WILL BE SCREENED BY A #OLLEGE COMMITTEE
s &INALISTS WILL BE INVITED TO A CAMPUS SELECTION DAY IN &EBRUARY OR -ARCH
Contact Information Want 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 Business Office of Student Services Copeland Hall 214 1 Ohio University Athens, OH 45701-2979 740.593.2000 www.cob.ohio.edu/honors CoBhonors@ohio.edu
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