Ohio Christian University recently announced two new concentrations in the Bachelor of Arts in Business degree for students in the Adult & Graduate Studies program. The new concentrations are in Health Information Technology (HIT) and Digital Multi-Media Production (DMM).
The new HIT concentration prepares students for a role in healthcare that bridges the gap between clinical providers and patients. The concentration consists of four courses including an introductory course on health information systems, laws and ethics pertaining to HIT, the fundamentals of the IDC coding system, and a course on electronic health records. Students pursuing this course work will be exposed to technology used and maintained in the health industry and learn how to medically code diagnosis’s and procedures.
Adjunct Professor Jenny Evans, the primary writer for the concentration said, “This discipline allows the student to have many options to find their niche within healthcare without having to be in direct patient care.”
For those who would prefer to stay out of the medical field, the DMM concentration may be a better fit. This concentration prepares students to be business and media professionals with skills needed to advance in an increasingly digital world. The concentration consists of four courses including graphic design, audio production, video production, and web design. Students in these courses will be trained to use “industry standard” software such as Adobe, including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Jon Tomlinson, the Director of Business Programs emphasized the benefits of the concentration saying, “digital multi-media is certainly a growing field, both in the number of job opportunities and in the areas where graduates can now find positions.”
The career flexibility and versatility of both of these programs, combined with a quality education taught from a Christian worldview, prepares Ohio Christian students to be competent professionals in their desired field.
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Internet Safety Advocate Speaks On Campus
Published: April 17, 2019
Ohio Christian University was happy to host Donna Rice Hughes Monday, April
15th in both chapel and as a Distinguished Speaker in the School of Business
and Government. Rice Hughes is the President and CEO of Enough Is Enough and
has been working since 1994 as a pioneering leader on the frontlines of U.S.
efforts to make the Internet safer for children and families. Her
three-pronged strategy connects the technology industry, the public, and the
legal community in helping protect children online. She was awarded the 2013
Women In Technology Award for Social Impact as well as the 2014
Ohio Christian University was happy to host Donna Rice Hughes Monday, April
15th in both chapel and as a Distinguished Speaker in the School of Business
and Government. Rice Hughes is the President and CEO of Enough Is Enough and
has been working since 1994 as a pioneering leader on the frontlines of U.S.
efforts to make the Internet safer for children and families. Her
three-pronged
Ohio Christian University was happy to host Donna Rice Hughes Monday, April
15th in both chapel and as a Distinguished Speaker in the School of Business
and Government. Rice Hughes is the President
2019 Business Competition Gives Students Real World Experience
Published: April 15, 2019
On April 9th, Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government
hosted the annual awards banquet for its Business Plan Competition. Five
finalists in the competition were awarded recognition as well as cash awards
for their business plans. This annual competition gives Business students a
chance to put into practice what they are being taught in classrooms. Its
purpose is to give students a real-world opportunity to develop a business
plan and present it to a panel of distinguished businesspersons.
This year’s first-round competition judges were Dr. Monty Lobb, Dean, and
On April 9th, Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government
hosted the annual awards banquet for its Business Plan Competition. Five
finalists in the competition were awarded recognition as well as cash awards
for their business plans. This annual competition gives Business students a
chance to put into practice what they are being taught in classrooms. Its
purpose is to give
On April 9th, Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government
hosted the annual awards banquet for its Business Plan Competition. Five
finalists in the competition were awarded
Faith and Work Seminar a First on Campus
Published: April 10, 2019
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
2019 Annual Business Plan Competition
Published: April 5, 2019
The School of Business
The School of Business
The School of Business
State Representative Rick Carfagna Visits Campus
Published: March 11, 2019
On Friday, March 8th, State Representative Rick Carfagna (Chair, Finance
Subcommittee on Higher Education) visited Ohio Christian University (OCU). He
was welcomed to the president’s office by Dr. Jon Kulaga (President), Ted
Perry (Chief Financial Officer) and Craig Brown (Chief Relationship
Officer) where the group discussed multiple partnerships related to
micro-credentialing, entrepreneurship and workforce development for regional
incumbent industry.
Rep. Carfagna received a campus tour from OCU students, then ended his time
on campus with a meeting in the Robert W. Plaster Free
On Friday, March 8th, State Representative Rick Carfagna (Chair, Finance
Subcommittee on Higher Education) visited Ohio Christian University (OCU). He
was welcomed to the president’s office by Dr. Jon Kulaga (President), Ted
Perry (Chief Financial Officer) and Craig Brown (Chief Relationship
Officer) where the group discussed multiple partnerships related to
micro-credentialing,
On Friday, March 8th, State Representative Rick Carfagna (Chair, Finance
Subcommittee on Higher Education) visited Ohio Christian University (OCU). He
was welcomed to the president’s office by Dr.
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OCU Announces New Chaplain for Adult Program
Published: December 21, 2012
Ohio Christian University (OCU) is pleased to announce a new chaplain who
will serve students in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies. Pastor M.
R. McCrary (Pastor Mac) hails from a small community in southern Indiana,
where he began in ministry as a teenager. By age 19, he had answered the call
to pastoral ministry and has since given 55 years of his life to pastoral and
evangelical service. Pastor Mac notes the highlight of his ministry has been
“working with students and youth.”As the Chaplain for Adult and Graduate
students, Pastor Mac will support OCU students on their
Ohio Christian University (OCU) is pleased to announce a new chaplain who
will serve students in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies. Pastor M.
R. McCrary (Pastor Mac) hails from a small community in southern Indiana,
where he began in ministry as a teenager. By age 19, he had answered the call
to pastoral ministry and has since given 55 years of his life to pastoral and
evangelical
Ohio Christian University (OCU) is pleased to announce a new chaplain who
will serve students in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies. Pastor M.
R. McCrary (Pastor Mac) hails from a small
Ohio Christian University Implements New Online Learning Software
Published: November 5, 2012
In an effort to provide better services to online students, Ohio Christian
University recently implemented new online learning software, Edvance360
LMS-SN™. OCU evaluated several products in an effort to find software which
would help the university:Facilitate teaching and learning centered on
program objectives—not impeded by software limitations.Enhance community
building within the online environment.Provide an intuitive, easy-to-use
interface for students and faculty.Integrate with existing systems.Manage
financial resources wisely to keep online courses affordable.Edvance360, a
In an effort to provide better services to online students, Ohio Christian
University recently implemented new online learning software, Edvance360
LMS-SN™. OCU evaluated several products in an effort to find software which
would help the university:Facilitate teaching and learning centered on
program objectives—not impeded by software limitations.Enhance community
building within the online
In an effort to provide better services to online students, Ohio Christian
University recently implemented new online learning software, Edvance360
LMS-SN™. OCU evaluated several products in an
OCU Approved to Offer Master of Business Administration
Published: June 7, 2012
Ohio Christian University (OCU) received word that it is now approved to
offer the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Management.
This was the final approval required from the Higher Learning Commission, the
regional accreditation organization. Beginning in August, these programs will
be offered through OCU’s convenient College of Adult and Graduate Studies
with the option of taking online or one-night-a-week evening classes.Dr. Tim
Eades, Vice President for the College of Adult and Graduate Studies, stated,
“We determined the need for these programs by surveying
Ohio Christian University (OCU) received word that it is now approved to
offer the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Management.
This was the final approval required from the Higher Learning Commission, the
regional accreditation organization. Beginning in August, these programs will
be offered through OCU’s convenient College of Adult and Graduate Studies
with the option
Ohio Christian University (OCU) received word that it is now approved to
offer the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Management.
This was the final approval required from the
OCU Business Students Visit New York Stock Exchange
Published: May 1, 2012
A group of OCU Business students and two professors visited Wall Street and
the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) last spring 2012. Students toured the NYSE
and Wall Street area and were able to be on the floor with the traders and
see firsthand what happens inside the exchange.OCU’s Business & Government
Department will be returning to New York this spring and will tour the New
York Stock Exchange. Details to be announced.
A group of OCU Business students and two professors visited Wall Street and
the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) last spring 2012. Students toured the NYSE
and Wall Street area and were able to be on the floor with the traders and
see firsthand what happens inside the exchange.OCU’s Business
A group of OCU Business students and two professors visited Wall Street and
the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) last spring 2012. Students toured the NYSE
and Wall Street area and were able to be
2012 Business Plan Competition
Published: April 9, 2012
CIRCLEVILLE - Five finalists in the 2012 Business Plan Competition at Ohio
Christian University (OCU) were honored Monday evening with awards and a
dinner at OCU’s Science and Logistics Center.The students involved in the
voluntary competition are a part of the university’s Business and
Government Department. To participate in the competition, students had to
develop a business plan and present it to a panel of judges.The first place
winner of $4,000 was Michael Farrell, a senior, for his presentation on his
business, Mike’s Landscaping. Farrell said that developing a plan for his
CIRCLEVILLE - Five finalists in the 2012 Business Plan Competition at Ohio
Christian University (OCU) were honored Monday evening with awards and a
dinner at OCU’s Science and Logistics Center.The students involved in the
voluntary competition are a part of the university’s Business and
Government Department. To participate in the competition, students had to
develop a business plan and
CIRCLEVILLE - Five finalists in the 2012 Business Plan Competition at Ohio
Christian University (OCU) were honored Monday evening with awards and a
dinner at OCU’s Science and Logistics Center.The
