Your Business Empire Starts Here
Choose the affordable path to a 4-year business degree.
Start your bachelor’s degree in business at Owens with this convenient, affordable associate degree. Complete your first two years here, then transfer to pursue accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, management, or other business disciplines at a four-year university.
Professional qualities that set you apart in business:
- Ability to access and interpret large amounts of information
- Adaptability and flexibility in team-based environments
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Effective oral and written communication
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
At Owens, you have a team of dedicated, experienced professionals guiding you. In turn, your faculty will be supported by an Advisory Committee of local professionals.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals. Take your courses at the Toledo-area Campus or the Findlay-area Campus—wherever is more convenient for you.
Award Type
Associate of Science (AS)
Department
Department of Business Technologies
Required Credit Hours
62-66
Inside Your Program
2
Years of full-time study (associate-level credential)
$9,294
Average net price for Owens students—below the national average for 2-year colleges
A Strategic Start to Your Business Career
With this degree, you will build a comprehensive foundation in business fundamentals. The curriculum is robust, covering all the bases—accounting, management, marketing, finance and economics—alongside essential general education courses such as math, science and composition. Transfer with confidence, knowing you’re prepared to succeed and have saved thousands in tuition costs.
Student Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective communication in your area or concentration of study.
- Demonstrate your ability to access and interpret information within your area or concentration of study.
- Think critically to anticipate, recognize and solve problems within your area or concentration of study.
- Add value through service to your community or area/concentration of study.
Career Outcomes
Earn your associate degree at Owens and save money with guaranteed transfer credits to Ohio universities like Bowling Green State University, Tiffin University and the University of Toledo. Business majors are in high demand, with career paths that include marketing manager, operations supervisor, financial analyst, training specialist, purchasing agent and more.
Whether you choose to work in small businesses, entrepreneurial ventures or larger organizations in industries such as technology, healthcare, manufacturing, service or automotive, this business degree opens doors. The possibilities are limited only by your ambition.
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In Their Words
“Owens Community College has helped me re-establish a solid foundation for future educational success that will carry over to life success.”
Addison Keiser, Business Management Technology, ’24
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.