Undergraduate & Graduate Programs

In the College of Business and Economics, we pride ourselves on offering academic programs that extend beyond traditional disciplines like economics, finance, management and marketing. Our curriculum includes specialized areas - entrepreneurship, fashion merchandising and sport management, to name a few. We believe there’s a bachelor’s degree tailored to your interests waiting to be explored. And if you find yourself torn between multiple paths, consider complementing your studies with a minor to enhance the value of your Ashland education.

For those seeking to add to their existing skill set, we provide opportunities for additional growth through our traditional MBA program. Additionally, for those seeking a specialized curriculum, we now offer master’s degrees in both Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics. We also offer a wide variety of business certificates including digital marketing, financial management and accounting to help students thrive in the professional world.

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Get a Head Start on Your Future With AU’s Graduate Jumpstart Program!

Graduate Jumpstart Program

Why wait to begin your graduate degree when you can earn credit for both your undergraduate and graduate degrees at the same time?

Through AU’s Graduate Jumpstart Program, high-achieving undergrads can enroll in up to three MBA graduate-level courses (nine credit hours) during their senior year. These courses fulfill your undergraduate requirements and give you a powerful boost toward your graduate degree—saving you time and money.

Eligibility requirements:
  • Senior status when taking the course (already completed 90+ credit hours)
  • Minimum 3.0 overall GPA
  • Approval from your advisor, department chair and the dean

Ready to fast-track your future? Talk to your advisor today or contact the MBA office to see if the Graduate Jumpstart Program is the next step in your academic journey!

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Our Mission

The Dauch College of Business and Economics aims to educate students in a comprehensive, innovative and engaging learning environment, through a competency-based curriculum led by teacher-scholars. We achieve our mission by:

  • Engaging current and potential employers and other key stakeholders to introduce students to industry standards and give them practical experience in how to apply those standards in real-world situations.
  • Continually fostering, monitoring and assessing student competence in communication, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership and other key skills.
  • Promoting character development, moral integrity, self-discipline, social responsibility and respect for diverse values and faiths.
  • Recruiting and retaining faculty who are not only proficient in pedagogy, but also informed through industry engagement and discipline-based scholarship.
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Earn Credit for Prior Learning

Have you already earned credentials in your field of study? Both our undergraduate business programs and MBA program provide credit for prior learning for many industry-recognized credentials.

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Experiential Learning

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The Future Has No Lines

COBE Experiential Learning

Go Beyond!

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COBE Career Day

Faculty

Contact Information

Laura Kruger, Ed.D., CHES
Chair, Department of Marketing, Fashion Merchandising & Brand Management and Sport Management
Assistant Professor of Marketing and Sport Management
224 Dauch College of Business and Economics