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# Your path to a career in business

There is no one path to a career in business because the business world attracts college graduates from a range of academic backgrounds. Each year at Ohio State, more than 5,000 graduates begin careers in business and nearly two-thirds of those graduates come from the arts and sciences, agriculture, education and human ecology, and nearly every other discipline at the university.

And contrary to popular belief, choosing a major and deciding on a career are not the same thing. When you choose your major, you are not limiting yourself to one career. Likewise, choosing your career does not limit you to one major. Browse the majors in this pathway to see the many routes you can take at Ohio State to a career in business.

## [Majors in the business pathway](#pathway-majors)

| Major | |
| --- | --- |
| [Accounting](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/1) | |
| Career possibilities | - Accountant, auditor, financial analyst (near term) - CEO, CFO, senior executive, partner (long term) |
| [Actuarial Science](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/2) | |
| Career possibilities | - Banks, investment firms, public accounting firms - Insurance industry - Government - Strategic management |
| [Agribusiness and Applied Economics](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/5) | |
| Career possibilities | - Commodity broker/merchandiser - Financial analysis/planning - International trade - Loan officer - Marketing/sales management |
| [Agricultural Communication](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/7) | |
| Career possibilities | - Public relations - Sales, advertising |
| [Agricultural Systems Management](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/8) | |
| Career possibilities | - Grain handling operations supervisor - Industry business management - Marketing and merchandising representative |
| [Arabic](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/15) | |
| Career possibilities | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Aviation](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/189) | |
| Career possibilities | **Aviation Management specialization in Fisher College of Business**   - Business analyst - Flight operations and support - Logistics analyst - Transportation management |
| [Chinese](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/31) | |
| Career possibilities | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Communication](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/36) | |
| Career possibilities | **Strategic Communication track**   - Advertising - Communication campaign and information management - Communication consultant - Corporate communication - Media consultant/buyer - Public relations - Sales/marketing |
| [Construction Systems Management](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/40) | |
| Career possibilities | - Project management and scheduling - Purchasing, sales, estimating - Residential and commercial construction |
| [Consumer and Family Financial Services](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/170) | |
| Career possibilities | - Banking - Customer relations specialist - Financial planner - Financial analyst - Investment advisor - Loan officer |
| [Economics](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/49) | |
| Career possibilities | **Economics major in the College of Arts and Sciences**   - Actuary - Banking - Benefits administration - Economic forecasting - Financial analysis/planning - Insurance underwriter - Market research - Real estate - Retail - Retirement and estate planning - Stock/commodities brokerage - Stock market or credit analysis |
| [Economics – Business](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/330) | |
| Career possibilities | **Economics specialization in the Fisher College of Business**   - Banking and financial services - Consulting - Government - Insurance industry - Non-profit organizations |
| [Education – Technical Education and Training](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/153) | |
| Career possibilities | **Business Education Teacher Education track**   - Business education (grades 7–12) - Computer technology instruction - Marketing/accounting education - Workforce development and education |
| [English](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/53) | |
| Career possibilities | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Environment, Economy, Development and Sustainability](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/300) | |
| Career possibilities | - City or regional planner - Corporate sustainability manager - Economic development specialist - Green business entrepreneur - International nonprofit development |
| [Environmental Policy and Decision Making](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/57) | |
| Career possibilities | - Environmental attorney - Environmental consultant - Environmental policy analyst - Lobbyist - Non-profit program coordinator |
| [Fashion and Retail Studies](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/171) | |
| Career possibilities | - Buyer - Fashion/interiors consulting - Product development - Retail management - Technical design - Visual merchandiser |
| [Finance](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/65) | |
| Career possibilities | - Commercial, investment banking - Financial management - Stock brokerage/investments |
| [Food Business Management](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/66) | |
| Career possibilities | - Consumer affairs specialist - Food safety management - Market research - Marketing/sales management |
| [French](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/70) | |
| Career possibilities | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [German](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/75) | |
| Career possibilities | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Hebrew and Jewish Studies](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/346) | |
| Career possibilities | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Horticulture and Crop Science](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/265) | |
| Career possibilities | - Agri-chemical sales - Agronomist/horticulturist - Molecular biology - Plant science - Research in breeding and genetics |
| [Hospitality Management](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/82) | |
| Career possibilities | - Catering management - Club/hotel/restaurant/resort management - Conference/meeting sales management - Food and beverage management - Guest services - Special events planning |
| [Human Nutrition](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/84) | |
| Career possibilities | **Nutrition in Industry specialization**   - Government policy/regulation/lobbying - Nutrition marketing - Public relations - Sales for nutritional, pharmaceutical and other health care products |
| [Human Resources](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/85) | |
| Career possibilities | - Compensation and benefits - Employee relations - Human resources - Organizational development - Recruitment and staffing |
| [Information Systems](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/88) | |
| Career possibilities | - Application development - Database administration - Information systems management - Systems analysis - Technical sales |
| [International Business](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/89) | |
| Career possibilities | - Commercial banking - International finance - International marketing - International trade - Sales |
| [Italian](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/92) | |
| Career possibilities | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Japanese](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/93) | |
| Career possibilities | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Korean](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/96) | |
| Career possibilities | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Linguistics](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/99) | |
| Career possibilities | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Logistics Management](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/100) | |
| Career possibilities | - Distribution/logistics analysis - Logistics consulting - Management consulting - Transportation/warehouse management |
| [Marketing](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/103) | |
| Career possibilities | - Customer service - Marketing research - Merchandising - Product development - Promotion and advertising - Sales - Sales/brand management |
| [Modern Greek](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/113) | |
| Career possibilities | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Natural Resource Management](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/119) | |
| Career possibilities | - Environmental and naturalist educator - Land manager - Outdoor recreation and leadership coordinator - Park ranger - Sustainable foods organizer - Urban food system analyst |
| [Operations Management](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/118) | |
| Career possibilities | - Business planning - Management and supervision - Process analysis and design - Purchasing management - Quality management |
| [Portuguese](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/128) | |
| Career possibilities | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Professional Golf Management](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/136) | |
| Career possibilities | - Food and beverage management - Golf course management - PGA professional - Sales |
| [Public Management, Leadership and Policy](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/196) | |
| Career possibilities | - Business development - Government administration - Lobbying - Management consulting - Non-profit management - Project management |
| [Public Policy Analysis](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/338) | |
| Career possibilities | - Budget analysis - Financial analysis - Government auditing/accounting - Non-profit financial management - Policy advising - Polling and research |
| [Real Estate and Urban Analysis](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/140) | |
| Career possibilities | - Property management - Real estate appraisal, brokerage/finance, development, sales |
| [Russian](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/143) | |
| Career possibilities | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Spanish](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/148) | |
| Career possibilities | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [University Exploration – Behavior, Culture and Context Exploration](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/336) | |
| Career possibilities | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |

| Major | Career possibilities |
| --- | --- |
| [Accounting](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/1) | - Accountant, auditor, financial analyst (near term) - CEO, CFO, senior executive, partner (long term) |
| [Actuarial Science](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/2) | - Banks, investment firms, public accounting firms - Insurance industry - Government - Strategic management |
| [Agribusiness and Applied Economics](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/5) | - Commodity broker/merchandiser - Financial analysis/planning - International trade - Loan officer - Marketing/sales management |
| [Agricultural Communication](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/7) | - Public relations - Sales, advertising |
| [Agricultural Systems Management](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/8) | - Grain handling operations supervisor - Industry business management - Marketing and merchandising representative |
| [Arabic](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/15) | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Aviation](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/189) | **Aviation Management specialization in Fisher College of Business**   - Business analyst - Flight operations and support - Logistics analyst - Transportation management |
| [Chinese](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/31) | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Communication](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/36) | **Strategic Communication track**   - Advertising - Communication campaign and information management - Communication consultant - Corporate communication - Media consultant/buyer - Public relations - Sales/marketing |
| [Construction Systems Management](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/40) | - Project management and scheduling - Purchasing, sales, estimating - Residential and commercial construction |
| [Consumer and Family Financial Services](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/170) | - Banking - Customer relations specialist - Financial planner - Financial analyst - Investment advisor - Loan officer |
| [Economics](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/49) | **Economics major in the College of Arts and Sciences**   - Actuary - Banking - Benefits administration - Economic forecasting - Financial analysis/planning - Insurance underwriter - Market research - Real estate - Retail - Retirement and estate planning - Stock/commodities brokerage - Stock market or credit analysis |
| [Economics – Business](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/330) | **Economics specialization in the Fisher College of Business**   - Banking and financial services - Consulting - Government - Insurance industry - Non-profit organizations |
| [Education – Technical Education and Training](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/153) | **Business Education Teacher Education track**   - Business education (grades 7–12) - Computer technology instruction - Marketing/accounting education - Workforce development and education |
| [English](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/53) | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Environment, Economy, Development and Sustainability](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/300) | - City or regional planner - Corporate sustainability manager - Economic development specialist - Green business entrepreneur - International nonprofit development |
| [Environmental Policy and Decision Making](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/57) | - Environmental attorney - Environmental consultant - Environmental policy analyst - Lobbyist - Non-profit program coordinator |
| [Fashion and Retail Studies](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/171) | - Buyer - Fashion/interiors consulting - Product development - Retail management - Technical design - Visual merchandiser |
| [Finance](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/65) | - Commercial, investment banking - Financial management - Stock brokerage/investments |
| [Food Business Management](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/66) | - Consumer affairs specialist - Food safety management - Market research - Marketing/sales management |
| [French](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/70) | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [German](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/75) | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Hebrew and Jewish Studies](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/346) | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Horticulture and Crop Science](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/265) | - Agri-chemical sales - Agronomist/horticulturist - Molecular biology - Plant science - Research in breeding and genetics |
| [Hospitality Management](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/82) | - Catering management - Club/hotel/restaurant/resort management - Conference/meeting sales management - Food and beverage management - Guest services - Special events planning |
| [Human Nutrition](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/84) | **Nutrition in Industry specialization**   - Government policy/regulation/lobbying - Nutrition marketing - Public relations - Sales for nutritional, pharmaceutical and other health care products |
| [Human Resources](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/85) | - Compensation and benefits - Employee relations - Human resources - Organizational development - Recruitment and staffing |
| [Information Systems](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/88) | - Application development - Database administration - Information systems management - Systems analysis - Technical sales |
| [International Business](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/89) | - Commercial banking - International finance - International marketing - International trade - Sales |
| [Italian](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/92) | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Japanese](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/93) | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Korean](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/96) | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Linguistics](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/99) | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Logistics Management](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/100) | - Distribution/logistics analysis - Logistics consulting - Management consulting - Transportation/warehouse management |
| [Marketing](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/103) | - Customer service - Marketing research - Merchandising - Product development - Promotion and advertising - Sales - Sales/brand management |
| [Modern Greek](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/113) | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Natural Resource Management](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/119) | - Environmental and naturalist educator - Land manager - Outdoor recreation and leadership coordinator - Park ranger - Sustainable foods organizer - Urban food system analyst |
| [Operations Management](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/118) | - Business planning - Management and supervision - Process analysis and design - Purchasing management - Quality management |
| [Portuguese](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/128) | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Professional Golf Management](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/136) | - Food and beverage management - Golf course management - PGA professional - Sales |
| [Public Management, Leadership and Policy](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/196) | - Business development - Government administration - Lobbying - Management consulting - Non-profit management - Project management |
| [Public Policy Analysis](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/338) | - Budget analysis - Financial analysis - Government auditing/accounting - Non-profit financial management - Policy advising - Polling and research |
| [Real Estate and Urban Analysis](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/140) | - Property management - Real estate appraisal, brokerage/finance, development, sales |
| [Russian](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/143) | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [Spanish](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/148) | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |
| [University Exploration – Behavior, Culture and Context Exploration](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/336) | - Editing, publishing, advertising - Industrial research and development - International business representative - Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism - Speech, language and information technologies specialist - Translator - Writer |

## [Residential communities](#Learning_Communities)

Students pursuing a business degree at Ohio State have many learning and social opportunities beyond the classroom.

[Living-learning communities](http://housing.osu.edu/learningcommunities) are residential experiences in which students of the same academic program or interest reside in the same residence hall. These communities feature faculty interaction, special programming and community service. Ohio State offers the following business-related learning communities:

- [Business Honors Living-Learning Community](https://housing.osu.edu/learningcommunities/business-honors-living-learning-community/)
- [Global Business Living-Learning Community](https://housing.osu.edu/learningcommunities/global-business-living-learning-community/)
- [SUSTAINS Living-Learning Community](https://housing.osu.edu/learningcommunities/sustains-living-learning-community/)
- [Kellogg-Moser Food Security and Sustainability Living-Learning Community](https://housing.osu.edu/learningcommunities/kellogg-moser-food-security-and-sustainability-llc/)

The [Ohio State Scholars Program](https://honors-scholars.osu.edu) brings together high ability students in academically stimulating, close-knit communities. Each program emphasizes its own specific academic program, career or special interest. Scholars programs designed for students interested in business include [Business Scholars](http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/scholars/programs/business) and [Entreprenuership and Innovation Scholars](https://honors-scholars.osu.edu/scholars/programs/entrepreneurship-and-innovation).

## [Degrees available at regional campuses](#Degrees)

At [Ohio State's regional campuses](http://undergrad.osu.edu/regional-campuses), students receive the same comprehensive education that they would receive on the Columbus campus. Courses at regional campuses are offered to meet the needs of traditional and nontraditional students, and students can begin any Ohio State degree at any campus. Some programs — like the bachelor's degree in business administration — can even be completed at a regional campus.

Learn more at [fisher.osu.edu/undergraduate/regional-programs](https://fisher.osu.edu/undergraduate/regional-programs).