The University of Findlay

Transfer students wishing to earn a bachelor’s degree in business must complete at least 15 upper-level hours in their major at The University of Findlay.

All students at The University of Findlay must demonstrate a basic level of competence (achievement) in professional communication skills.

Communication skills such as writing and presentation skills will be formally and objectively assessed in designated business courses as part of our commitment to improving the communication skills of business students.

Students majoring in the College of Business will satisfactorily complete at least one course in each of the following areas of instruction, plus both math courses from the selection below.

All prerequisite courses must be completed with at least a grade of “C.” Some courses require a higher grade than a “C” for the prerequisite. The course description will list the required grade if different from a “C.”

All students enrolling in upper‑level business courses (other than core courses) are required to:

1. Successfully complete ACCT 220 and 221 and ECON 200 and 201.

2. Meet all other prerequisites for the course(s).

The College of Business believes that student learning outcomes and self-motivation are enhanced through experiential, as well as classroom, learning. Therefore, the College of Business encourages all students to engage in internships, student organization, class research and projects, publications, and conference presentations.

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) is a student-directed free market economic education program at The University of Findlay. SIFE’s mission is to create better understanding of and greater appreciation for the free enterprise system. Enrollment in the SIFE program is open to all full-time students of the University. The University of Findlay has participated in this program since 1977 and has won several national championships and regional competitions. In addition, there are clubs for students interested in accounting, hospitality management, human resource management, investments, marketing, and operations management.

Outstanding junior-level business students may be selected for the Dana Scholars Program upon the recommendation of their faculty adviser. Participation in the Program is limited to no more than 12 students who are mentored by a distinguished business executive (the holder of the Dana Chair). Selected students will sign up for a special section of BUAD 495, Seminar in Business Administration and will have the opportunity to personally learn from a variety of business executives from throughout the region. Additional details on the Dana Scholars Program may be obtained from the office of the dean in the College of Business.

Core courses serve as a common body of knowledge. These core courses expose students to different areas of business so students can understand the many areas of expertise used in small to big businesses.