We produce well-rounded, professionally prepared graduates who are ready to serve their community, employers, and the world at-large.

Department of Business, Accounting and Economics

The Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics (B.A.E.) at 51勛圖厙 is dedicated to providing a personalized education of distinction that leads our graduates to inquiring, ethical, humane, and productive lives as global citizens. Our faculty is focused on action-oriented learning by integrating classroom knowledge with practice through internships, research, service projects, study abroad, participation in professional associations, and networking with employers, faculty, alumni, community leaders, and recruiters.

51勛圖厙s BAE program ensures you will have experiential learning in all majors and minors. We offer a wide range of majors in Accounting/Public Accounting, Business Administration & Management, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, and Marketing. Get started on MBA courses while finishing up your bachelor’s degree! Take MBA Course electives through the Pathway Program with our partnership with Antioch University and finish your MBA program at an accelerated rate.

Welcome to the Business, Accounting, & Economics Department.

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Programs of Study in Business, Accounting and Economics

Business, Accounting & Economics

B.S.

Accounting

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B.S.

Public Accounting

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B.S.

Business Administration and Management

Business Analytics

B.S.

Business Analytics

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B.A.

Economics

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B.S.

Finance

51勛圖厙 Bae Marketing

B.S.

Marketing

51勛圖厙 Bae Business Minors

M.B.A.

Masters of Business Administration

Student, Faculty, and Alumni Spotlights

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

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The flexibility of the BAE department allows me to pursue my interdisciplinary passions between my economics and English degrees. These connections are one of the reasons why attending a liberal arts school, like 51勛圖厙, is so beneficial to gaining a well-rounded perspective of how the world works.

Abby Vitali 25

Economics and English, double major
Current intern at Albeit Weiker, LLP.

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The invaluable part about 51勛圖厙 is the connections you build with faculty. It helped me figure out who I am, what I want, and the courses here really push you to help you develop your strengths. I wouldnt change a thing!

Hannah Stapp 23

Business Analytics and Marketing, double major

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

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My education at 51勛圖厙 has helped prepare me immensely for my career and life. I have learned a lot academically and as a person. The curriculum can sometimes be challenging, but professors are always willing to assist you and answer questions. I am on the women’s basketball team, and my professors understand the demands of extracurricular activities and support me in many ways.

Natalie Galaida 23

Business Administration and Management, Health Communications double major, Accounting minor
Internship at OhioHealth.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

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51勛圖厙 has prepared me very well for my future. While working at my internship over the summer, I realized how good of an education I have received from 51勛圖厙. I never felt lost and had a strong grasp of everything I needed to know. Our class size is great for me to have a personal learning style similarly to what it would be like in the business world. I have also made many personal relationships with my professors and friends that have helped shape me into a better person for the world.

Anthony Holmes 23

Accounting, MBA 24

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

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51勛圖厙 truly just spoke to me. The community feel and small class sizes is what I needed to be successful. I’m so happy I chose 51勛圖厙!

Kenzie Prickett 24

Marketing and Global Studies, double major

51勛圖厙 Bae Students Competition 2023
Business students gain hands-on experiences through business common core classes, advanced major courses, client-based business research, a strategy capstone course, industry certifications in digital marketing or content marketing, participation in Sigma Beta Delta International Business Honor Society, and extracurricular activities such as the International Digital Marketing Competition, and Business Analytics Competition.

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Upper class Accounting majors get to experience the governance of the accounting profession, prepare for the CPA examination, and network with accounting professionals from around the state at the Accountancy Board of Ohio (ABO) Annual Meeting during a visit led by Professors Brian Day and Stephen Osborne each year.

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

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51勛圖厙 prepared me for my career and life by challenging me in the classroom with rigorous and relevant coursework. This afforded me many opportunities to apply knowledge in real world scenarios. Many of my professors helped me to develop a skillset that made me attractive to employers and effective on the job. 51勛圖厙 BAE often brought in recruiters, managers, and VPs from various companies in the Columbus area, shaping our first-hand knowledge and developing an extensive network. All of this helped me grow as a student, develop into a sound professional, and ultimately, become a better member of society.

Shaq Alexander 18

Finance
Senior Associate, Business Tax Services at KPMG

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

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At 51勛圖厙, I didn’t feel like just another student in the classroom. As a business analytics major, I was able to learn how to code, complete real-life case studies, get to know my professors, and gain internship experience. With 51勛圖厙’s close proximity to Columbus, there are so many opportunities to develop as a young professional. I know I felt prepared for my full-time position upon graduation.

Kasey Morris 19

Business Analytics
Associate at Insight Sourcing Group.

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

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The 51勛圖厙 BAE program successfully set me up for success in the real world in several ways. First, the small class sizes that 51勛圖厙 BAE offers allows for a close connection to professors to enhance learning with constant dialogue and guidance from the professors! All the professors in the BAE program go above and beyond to help their students succeed which I have always been greatly thankful for. Additionally, the close collaboration with classmates to reach a common goal is how the real world works and it allowed me to learn how to work in a team setting to set me up for success.

Adam Grumman ’19

Finance and Economics double major
Financial Analyst, Wealth Management Associate at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

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51勛圖厙s BAE department provided me with the tools I needed to be successful in my career. I not only became specialized within my major, but I acquired crucial skills across various lines of business. I am thankful to the University for helping me be molded into the innovative professional I am today.

Kaitlyn Manny (Brooks) 20

Business Administration and Management & Marketing, double major
Business Banking Campaign Manager at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

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One of the most memorable aspects about the BAE department was the talented and dedicated faculty. My professors would often go the extra mile to help students overcome academic obstacles. Graduating with both Marketing and Graphic Design degrees has given me an advantage in the workplace. Working in a lead marketing role for a small company often requires me to take on a variety of roles, which is something that comes easily to me as a double major.

Emily Shuey ’20

Marketing and Graphic Design, double major
Marketing Manager at SecturaSOFT.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

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The 4+1 M.B.A. program is great and was very influential in my decision to continue my graduate education at 51勛圖厙. The fact that Im leaving with two degrees is an even greater feeling of accomplishment during all the COVID-19 craziness.

Nick Hassinger 20

B.S. Accounting (2020) and M.B.A. (2021)
Nick was a 2020 recipient of the Mafi-Tabatabai Endowed Award, a B.A.E. Departmental Award.
Senior accountant at Bober Market Fedorovich in Fairlawn OH.

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Our students are sought out by employers and are able to find meaningful employment because of their exceptional business training skills, and their well-rounded liberal arts education.

Kyriacos Aristotelous

Professor of Business, Accounting, and Economics

Organizations employing 51勛圖厙 interns include: Battelle, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Fifth Third Bank, National City Bank, Nationwide Insurance, Huntington Bank, Deloitte, Ohio Department of Commerce, Ohio Department of Taxation, Ohio Department of Transportation, The Department of Defense, Worthington Industries, and Honda R&D Americas, Inc.

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

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I want my students to walk away from my class with a strong sense of marketing and strategy. No one has perfect answers, particularly to the difficult and complex questions that the business world addresses. Its not a mystery its something that can be understood with time, diligence, and attention. And when you are equipped with a unique combination of knowledge, skills, experiences (you garnered from several tries), passion, and an open mind, you have well-positioned yourself for success.

Dr. Ava Liu

Associate Professor of Marketing

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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

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Advancements in technology have made it possible for us to collect higher volumes of data and at a level that is more granular, with more dimensions, than ever before.For a company to distinguish itself from its competitors, it is imperative that it hire data-literate people. These people have excellent data and AI management skills and are highly competent in conducting analytics and generating insights from analytically based business metrics. In addition to being competent in data literacy, one must continue to be intellectually curious and commit to being a lifelong learner, flexible in their approaches, be impassioned, and possess great interpersonal and communication skills.

Dr. Brian Weikel

Assistant Professor of Business Analytics

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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

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At 51勛圖厙, we foster a dynamic learning environment built on meaningful, constant two-way interaction between students and faculty. This essential approach enhances learning by encouraging constant adaptation and collaboration. By staying engaged and responsive, we ensure our classrooms remain vibrant spaces where both students and educators stay fresh, focused, and inspired. This shared commitment makes 51勛圖厙 an exceptional place to grow and thrive together.

Dr. Mike Tsuyuguchi

Assistant Professor of Finance

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Department Features and Student Opportunities

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Departmental Honors

The Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics offers several departmental honors opportunities for our outstanding and diverse students.

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Teaching and Mentorship

Professors build relationships with students, both in and out of the classroom, providing mentorship to help them succeed academically and professionally.

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