About the College
In the Dauch College of Business and Economics, students gain both theory and practical skills in small classroom settings where they get one-on-one attention from professors. The college also proudly houses the Burton D. Morgan Center for Free Enterprise & Entrepreneurship, devoted to encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit and fanning the fires of innovation that bring new business ideas to our community and world. In addition, the college offers a Master of Business Administration for those who wish to earn an advanced degree.
Ashland University’s College of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), providing strong evidence of the quality of our programs and our commitment to a student-centered teaching and learning approach.
Graduate & Undergraduate Programs
In the College of Business and Economics, we don't just offer academic programs in traditional disciplines, such as economics, finance, management and marketing. We also have programs in specialized areas - entrepreneurship, fashion merchandising and sport management, to name a few. Explore our 14 bachelor's degrees and if you can't choose just one, you can add one of 16 minors to your studies. We also offer an MBA with a variety of formats and specializations to help professionals advance their careers.
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.
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.
About the Dean
Dan Fox, J.D., joined Ashland University as a faculty member in 2004. He is a licensed Ohio attorney and a Certified Public Accountant. Prior to Ashland University, Dan consulted for the world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, in Saudi Arabia. He also worked for the "Big Eight" accounting firm of Coopers & Lybrand and the law firm of Emens, Hurd, Kegler & Ritter, practicing business and tax law. Dan continues to consult with startup and entrepreneurial companies, providing legal, accounting and operational advice.
