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University Exploration – Management and Industry Exploration

Campus: Columbus

Program: University Exploration

For undecided students interested in the broad field of business and the wide variety of careers within the industry, management and industry exploration provides an opportunity to sample courses and determine if they prefer studying business from the corporate or consumer perspective. Advisors recommend majors and courses based on each student’s individualized interests in the management and industry field.  

Sample majors

  • agribusiness
  • business
  • consumer family financial services
  • economics
  • public affairs
  • strategic communication

Students in University Exploration focus primarily on general education course work, prerequisite courses for competitive majors, and courses to explore majors when they are appropriate and suggested by an academic advisor. Working closely with academic advisors, students maintain degree progress and stay on track for a timely graduation.

Find sample curriculum for all focus areas at exploration.osu.edu/fields-of-study.

The University Exploration Honors Program, EXP Honors, allows high-achieving students to pursue a rigorous academic curriculum while actively exploring majors. Through the development of a personalized and challenging academic program, EXP Honors students are prepared for a smooth transition into the honors program for their chosen major. 
 
University Exploration Scholars students can participate in any of the Scholars programs offered at Ohio State regardless of their areas of academic interest. Scholars Program students in University Exploration receive the benefits of being part of a Scholars community while engaging in active exploration of majors.

The Exploration Learning Community connects students who are discovering academic and career aspirations. It also facilitates group experiences and opportunities for students to reflect on their goals at Ohio State and beyond. This program is for students who are undecided or students who know exactly what they want to do but are unsure of the best path. The program sponsors specific activities designed to introduce students to a variety of different majors and career options.

Learning community highlights:

  • academic advising in the residence hall
  • opportunities to explore campus and Columbus with other new students
  • major and career decision resources
  • workshops on study skills and time management
  • activities designed to introduce students to a variety of different majors and career opportunities
  • connections to faculty and staff from many different areas
  • participation in our early engagement program

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Management and industry exploration is one of six focus areas in University Exploration.