School of Business, Hospitality Management & Public Safety
Discover What Drives You
Launch your career in business, hospitality or safety—with support at every step.
Experience career-focused programs, hands-on training, internships and a supportive community that helps you reach your goals. At Owens, you’ll gain the confidence and experience to thrive in business, hospitality management or public safety.
Owens opens doors across industries. Explore the degree and certificate program options offered by the School of Business, Hospitality and Public Safety.
Choose Your Program: Degrees and Certificates
Department of Business Technologies
- Accounting Technology, AAB
- Bookkeeping Certificate
- Business Management Technology, AAB
- Business Office Professional, AAB
- Business Transfer Pathway, AS
- Entrepreneurship Certificate
- Entrepreneurship Major, AAB
- Management Certificate
- Marketing and Sales Technology, AAB
- Medical Office Support Certificate
- Paralegal Transfer Concentration, AA
- Payroll Certificate
- QuickBooks Certificate
- Sales Certificate
Scholarships: Money for College
Our school offers program-specific scholarships. Search available scholarships.
Internships and Career Management
Bring together academic work and industry experience with the Internships and Career Management Program.
Elevate Your CareerAdvisory Committee
Our curriculum is shaped by industry experts and taught by experienced professionals—ensuring every course is practical, up to date and aligned with real-world careers.
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Our high-quality business programs and certificates are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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Owens’ Criminal Justice program celebrated 50 years of law enforcement education and training in 2020.
An Inside Look
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Cookies baked each year by baking and pastry students
>80
Law enforcement units that are part of our Police Consortium
>25
Corporate partners supporting academic and career development
Supporting Your Success
Learn by doing and challenging yourself. At Owens, you’ll gain practical skills employers value through hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and personalized attention in small classes.
We’re committed to your success with support from academic advising to career counseling to help turn your aspirations into reality.
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Institute of Management Accountants
Find mentorship and development opportunities.
Center for Emergency Preparedness
Experience realistic, scenario-based training.
Academic Advising
Meet with your academic advisor and discover available services.
Dean's List
View the students named to the Dean's List.
Honors Program
Learn with exceptional peers and faculty who inspire growth.
Contact Us
School of Business, Hospitality Management and Public Safety
Phone: (567) 661-7280
Bill Taylor
Dean
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Robert Wagner
Chair, Food, Nutrition and Hospitality
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Ruth Babel-Smith
Chair, Criminal Justice
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Reti Shutina, Ph.D.
Chair, Business Technologies
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Mark King
Manager, OPOTA Program
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Matthew Phillips
Chair, Emergency Services Technology
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