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Nov 26, 2024
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Course Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Business Integrative Concentration
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The integrative concentration consists of a minimum of 5 full courses (or the equivalent), 1 experiential component, and a learning portfolio.
Note: Students must earn minimum grades of C- or P for all courses that apply toward the integrative concentration.
The integrative concentration in business allows both Arts and Sciences and Conservatory students to combine core business management and financial skills with their liberal arts major or conservatory specialization. It provides students with foundational knowledge and skills to prepare them for internships and jobs in business, as well as in a variety of careers, from the music and entertainment industries, to entrepreneurship, to government and non-profit sectors. Oberlin’s design for business education focuses on integrating academic courses and real-world experience within a guided educational pathway.
 Visit the Business webpage for more information.
Students wishing to complete the business integrative concentration should consult with a member of the curricular committee and complete the Integrative Concentration form. The form requires the signature of the committee chair.
Chair
John Duca (Economics)
Eric Lin (Economics)*Spring 2023 only
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Business Integrative Concentration Course Lists
Notes:
- If a student is enrolled in or has completed a course that is not listed below, they can petition the curricular committee to apply the course toward the concentration.
- Students should be aware that some of the below listed courses have prerequisites and should plan their schedules accordingly.
Applied Courses
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Students complete the integrative concentration by choosing at least one course (four credits) that explores a specific business application. The following courses are organized by possible topics. This is not an exhaustive list of options. However, students wishing to propose alternative courses that befit their chosen focus within business must receive approval from the business curricular committee.
Note: Students interested in applying to business school will require additional courses in mathematics and economics. Please consult with your business integrative concentration advisor if you are considering pursuing graduate studies in business. Students considering potential careers in international business are strongly encouraged to study a foreign language at Oberlin.
Learning Portfolio
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Students will be required to maintain a learning portfolio which will include signature course work as well as pre- and post-internship reflection. The portfolio is designed to support students’ appreciation of business as an area of rich intellectual engagement, as well as, how to launch from college to career. Vital to this integration is the student’s understanding of how the range of skills acquired through liberal arts learning are transferable to the workplace. The integrative component will be overseen by the student’s faculty advisor for the concentration.
Business Integrative Concentration Advisory Group
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John Duca (Economics, International Affairs), chair/co-chair
Eric Lin (Economics), co-chair *Spring 2023 only
Joyce Babyak (Religion, Law and Society)
Laura Baudot (College Dean’s Office, English), ex officio
Ron Cheung (Economics)
Theodore Evans (Entrepreneurship)
Cynthia Frantz (Psychology, Environmental Studies)
Jesse Gerstin (Entrepreneurship)
Anthony Pernell-McGee (Career Exploration and Development)
Eric Steggall (Theater, Dance, Opera)
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