Business, Accounting and Economics

Dr. Don E. Eskew, Chairperson; Dr. Shah M. Hasan, Director, MBA Program
Department Office: Room 419, Roush Hall

Department Vision

The faculty and staff of the Department of Business, Accounting and Economics at Otterbein College strive to create regionally acknowledged, leading edge business education programs for both undergraduate and graduate students. These programs focus on the development of an integrative and interdisciplinary curricula within the department, while increasing our connection with the liberal arts components of the college. At the undergraduate level we strive to be the number one business program among liberal arts colleges in the midwest and at the graduate level we strive to be the top private school program in central Ohio. We establish structures and processes to develop faculty as educators, scholars, and citizens. We also develop our students so as to meet their personal goals and bring to fruition their innate potentials. We encourage a culture of quality in all we do and hold our students and ourselves to the highest ethical, academic, and good citizen standards.

The mission of the Department of Business, Accounting and Economics is to prepare students for lifelong learning necessary to provide value to themselves, the workplace, and society. Our efforts flow from the liberal arts orientation of the College. We are guided in our efforts by the principles of:

Acquisition of Knowledge and Lifelong Learning
Instilling students with the excitement that comes from joy of discovery and the acquisition of new knowledge along with the recognition that learning will continue throughout their careers.

Independent Accountable Decision-Making
Preparing students for professional careers or graduate school by giving them the technical, analytical, research, and communication skills needed to become effective business leaders sensitive to many constituencies and insistent on accepting accountability for their actions.

Diversity
Sensitizing students to a global world in which the appreciation for culture and intellectual diversity is essential.

Ethics
Furthering a value based approach that emphasizes probity and ethics in both professional and personal lives.

The Department accomplishes its mission by:

Quality
Establishing a culture of quality in all we do and expect.

Curriculum
Developing and offering an integrative, relevant curriculum using innovative pedagogy including new technologies and study abroad programs.

Advising
Providing quality and informed advising.

Opportunity
Afford students the opportunity to participate in professional student organizations, learn through co-ops and internships, and network with the business community. In addition, students are encouraged to participate in study abroad programs and other international experiences.

Faculty
Developing an intellectually engaged faculty who are professionals in their fields and role models for their students.

MBA Mission

The MBA Program at Otterbein College is a multidisciplinary, ethics-supported, technologyenhanced program with a global focus that furthers the mission of a liberal arts education while providing the skills for lifelong learning necessary to provide value to the individual, the workplace and society.

Advisory Board

Since early in its inception in 1997, the MBA Program has been working closely with local, national and international senior executives on curriculum, mentorship, networking opportunities for students, marketing and resource development issues. The idea is to seek executive input to ensure that our “product” remains market-driven and our program is reviewed as a market leader. The executives’ “real-world” perspectives are critical for the success of our students.

Academic Advising

Upon admission to the MBA program, the student will be assigned an advisor. Students are encouraged to seek advice from faculty in the department and based on their professional goals and interests, students can request another advisor.

Academic Standing Policy

Academic standing policies apply to all degree, non-degree, and workshop participants. For graduate level courses, please refer to the section on Academic Policies in this catalog. For undergraduate level courses, please refer to the Academic Standing Policies in the Undergraduate Course Catalog.

Grade Policy

If a grade lower than a C is earned the course must be repeated and a grade of C or higher must be earned in order to satisfactorily complete the course. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required in order to remain in good standing and to graduate. Please refer to the section on Academic Standing Policy in the Academic Policies section of this catalog.

Residence Requirement

To meet the residence requirement for a Master of Business Administration, a student must complete a minimum of 48 quarter hours of graduate course work at Otterbein College.

Time Limit for Program Completion

The time limit for course work to be applied to the degree is five years. The time limit is computed from the date credit is recorded on the College transcript until the degree requirements are completed. Extension of time requested for adequate and unusual cause beyond the control of the student may be submitted to the Director of the MBA Program.

Interruption in Attendance

After admission to a graduate program, continuous progress toward completion of the degree is expected. Students not enrolled for one year must submit an updated admission application to the Office of Graduate Programs. Official college transcripts must be submitted if additional college or university courses were taken during the time of absence. Additional documents may need to be resubmitted depending on the length of the absence. Please contact the Office of Graduate Programs to verify required materials. Students should be aware that new program requirements may be in effect and are encouraged to contact the program director prior to reenrollment. Students should also be aware that there is a time limit for program completion. Please see the section on Time Limit for Program Completion.

Transfer Credit

A maximum of 16 quarter hours of graduate work with a grade of B or higher may be transferred from an accredited graduate program upon approval of the MBA Director. The course(s) must be from an MBA Program or a program closely related to business (e.g., Accounting, Economics, Information Technology).

In addition:

Evaluation of transfer credit is to be made at the time of admission.
If a student decides to transfer courses from another MBA program while completing the degree at Otterbein, prior approval from the MBA Director must be obtained for transfer credit to be awarded.
The content of the course must satisfy a requirement or be a suitable elective in Otterbein’s MBA program.
Credit will not be recorded until an official transcript has been received from the offering institution.
Grades associated with the course do not transfer and have no effect on the Otterbein College GPA.

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