Pathways to a career in business

At Ohio State, you have lots of options!

While many students pursue majors in the Fisher College of Business, still more pursue business-related majors in other colleges, including the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and Human Ecology, and the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Majors in business

Major	Career possibilities
Accounting	Accountant, auditor, financial analyst (near term) CEO, CFO, senior executive, partner (long term)
Actuarial Science	Banks, investment firms, public accounting firms Insurance industry Government Strategic management
Agribusiness and Applied Economics	Commodity broker/merchandiser Financial analysis/planning International trade Loan officer Marketing/sales management
Agricultural Communication	Public relations Sales, advertising
Agricultural Systems Management	Grain handling operations supervisor Industry business management Marketing and merchandising representative
Arabic	Editing, publishing, advertising Industrial research and development International business representative Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism Speech, language and information technologies specialist Translator Writer
Aviation	Aviation Management specialization in Fisher College of Business Business analyst Flight operations and support Logistics analyst Transportation management
Chinese	Editing, publishing, advertising Industrial research and development International business representative Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism Speech, language and information technologies specialist Translator Writer
Communication	Strategic Communication track Advertising Communication campaign and information management Communication consultant Corporate communication Media consultant/buyer Public relations Sales/marketing
Construction Systems Management	Project management and scheduling Purchasing, sales, estimating Residential and commercial construction
Consumer and Family Financial Services	Banking Customer relations specialist Financial planner Financial analyst Investment advisor Loan officer
Economics	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	Economics specialization in the Fisher College of Business Banking and financial services Consulting Government Insurance industry Non-profit organizations
Education – Technical Education and Training	Business Education Teacher Education track Business education (grades 7–12) Computer technology instruction Marketing/accounting education Workforce development and education
English	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	City or regional planner Corporate sustainability manager Economic development specialist Green business entrepreneur International nonprofit development
Environmental Policy and Decision Making	Environmental attorney Environmental consultant Environmental policy analyst Lobbyist Non-profit program coordinator
Fashion and Retail Studies	Buyer Fashion/interiors consulting Product development Retail management Technical design Visual merchandiser
Finance	Commercial, investment banking Financial management Stock brokerage/investments
Food Business Management	Consumer affairs specialist Food safety management Market research Marketing/sales management
French	Editing, publishing, advertising Industrial research and development International business representative Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism Speech, language and information technologies specialist Translator Writer
German	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	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	Agri-chemical sales Agronomist/horticulturist Molecular biology Plant science Research in breeding and genetics
Hospitality Management	Catering management Club/hotel/restaurant/resort management Conference/meeting sales management Food and beverage management Guest services Special events planning
Human Nutrition	Nutrition in Industry specialization Government policy/regulation/lobbying Nutrition marketing Public relations Sales for nutritional, pharmaceutical and other health care products
Human Resources	Compensation and benefits Employee relations Human resources Organizational development Recruitment and staffing
Information Systems	Application development Database administration Information systems management Systems analysis Technical sales
International Business	Commercial banking International finance International marketing International trade Sales
Italian	Editing, publishing, advertising Industrial research and development International business representative Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism Speech, language and information technologies specialist Translator Writer
Japanese	Editing, publishing, advertising Industrial research and development International business representative Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism Speech, language and information technologies specialist Translator Writer
Korean	Editing, publishing, advertising Industrial research and development International business representative Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism Speech, language and information technologies specialist Translator Writer
Linguistics	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	Distribution/logistics analysis Logistics consulting Management consulting Transportation/warehouse management
Marketing	Customer service Marketing research Merchandising Product development Promotion and advertising Sales Sales/brand management
Modern Greek	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	Environmental and naturalist educator Land manager Outdoor recreation and leadership coordinator Park ranger Sustainable foods organizer Urban food system analyst
Operations Management	Business planning Management and supervision Process analysis and design Purchasing management Quality management
Portuguese	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	Food and beverage management Golf course management PGA professional Sales
Public Management, Leadership and Policy	Business development Government administration Lobbying Management consulting Non-profit management Project management
Public Policy Analysis	Budget analysis Financial analysis Government auditing/accounting Non-profit financial management Policy advising Polling and research
Real Estate and Urban Analysis	Property management Real estate appraisal, brokerage/finance, development, sales
Russian	Editing, publishing, advertising Industrial research and development International business representative Radio and TV broadcasting, journalism Speech, language and information technologies specialist Translator Writer
Spanish	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	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

Business-related living-learning communities include:

Business-related Ohio State Scholars programs include:

Degrees available at regional campuses

At Ohio State's regional campuses, students receive the same comprehensive education that they would receive on the Columbus campus. Students can begin any Ohio State degree at any campus, and some programs — like the bachelor's degree in business administration — can even be completed at a regional campus.