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Management

You can learn how to effectively lead employees with an OBU management degree. Our students are prepared for leadership in top businesses across the country.

Benefits of an OBU Management Degree

With this degree we won’t just introduce you to, but you will come to know and thoroughly understand business: accounting, economics, computer information systems, finance, international business and marketing. You will gain even a greater understanding of management by taking additional courses in production and project management, organizational behavior, human resource management, international management and new venture development.

Immediate Experience

You will receive experience by running a small business as part of a class project during your first year at OBU. When future employers start talking specifics, you will be ready to join in. Through our Introduction to Business Course, you will have the opportunity to create a small business under the supervision of faculty. The profits from the business are split at the end of the semester with half of the profits going to a charity your team selects, and the other half going to a scholarship fund awarded to business students. This is extremely beneficial not only in your development as a great manager, but also boosts our initiative of training you to be an outstanding leader.

Incredible Education, Affordable Cost

At OBU, we believe finances shouldn’t stand in the way of your purpose. With generous scholarships and 100% of students receiving aid, your future is within reach.

To get an estimate of what your cost to attend OBU might be,please check out our Net Price Calculator. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with how affordable an OBU education really is, especially considering the incredible academic quality, personal mentor relationships with faculty and staff, and strong Christian commitment you will experience at OBU. You won’t find an experience like this anywhere else!

Scholarships and Grants

$60,000

minimum university scholarship per student
over four years

100%

of all OBU students receive financial aid

$24,000

average annual financial award
based on 2022-23 IPEDS data

Program Information

Labs and Resources

Dr. Peggy D. Keck Finance and Data Analytics Lab

This state-of-the-art lab features a flexible, innovative and collaborative learning environment. A 49-foot-long horizontal ticker provides ever-changing data and information that will engage you and offer a highly professional and interactive atmosphere.  

The data analytics lab will maintain our standard of excellence set by our CPA exam preparation with the exam’s new business analytics requirement. 

Professional Networking Opportunities

Lydia’s Lamp and Elijah's Mantle

These year-long mentorship programs in the School of Business connect students with experienced business professionals for meaningful, one-on-one mentorship. Through connection, guidance, and shared expertise, students gain insight into their chosen fields while building relationships that support both personal and professional growth.

Mentors—many of whom are OBU alumni and leaders across a variety of industries—provide encouragement, practical advice, and real-world perspective to help students navigate their academic journey and prepare for life after graduation. The program is designed to foster lasting relationships that extend beyond a student’s time at OBU and equip them with confidence, clarity, and direction for the workforce.

Accounting Club

The Accounting Club meets monthly offering students the opportunity to meet with accounting professionals. This is a great opportunity for networking and meeting representatives of accounting firms in the area.

Board of Executives

The Paul Dickinson School of Business has a Board of Executives that assures our curriculum remains relevant to industry and provides networking opportunities for you.

Leadership and Service

A vital leadership opportunity for business majors and minors is Collegiate DECA. This student club prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. DECA allows students to enhance their business skills and grow as a leader while networking with college university students  and business professionals from around the world. OBU students compete in regional and national competitions through DECA intersecting all functional areas of business.

Job Opportunities and Outcomes

Our management degrees have earned graduates jobs as business development managers, community engagement representatives, human resources and administration recruiters, merchandising specialists and payroll reporting agents with companies such as The Onin Group, Tinker Federal Credit Union, Mosaic Personnel, Love’s Travel Stops and Paycom.

Program Options

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

World-Class Faculty

OBU faculty are experts in their fields and will be with you every step of the way.

Dr. David Houghton

Dr. David Houghton

Chair, School of Business
Lloyd G. and Betty E. Minter Chair of Business
Professor of Business
Director, MBA Program

Dr. Rich Rudebock

Dr. Rich Rudebock

Robert L. and Sara Lou Cargill Chair of Business
Professor of Business

Paul Dickinson School of Business