NWOSU Division of Business

Online Majors Available

Bachelor of Science (BS) - major in Accounting or Business Administration

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) - major in Technical Management (including the Alternative Energy option)

Students will be able to complete all of the classes offered by the Division of Business to earn their degree.  In completing these classes, the student will not be required to be physically present on a NWOSU campus. Students may have to take their general education requirements at another regionally accredited institution (community college or baccalaureate) or attend classes on a NWOSU campus. 

Regular NWOSU admissions policies apply to the online major programs.  Likewise, the regular Division of Business admission policies for Accounting and Business Administration majors apply. 

Students in an online major program must take UNIV 1010 Online Program Orientation their first semester as an online program major.  This is a brief, non-credit orientation for students.  It is designed to address the basics of being an online student.  The one-time online program fee is assessed when students register for UNIV 1010. 

Students who have completed their general education requirements prior to entering the online major program should be able to finish the requirements of the online major in five to six fulltime semesters.  A course rotation has been developed to assure that the necessary classes are offered in an online format at least once an academic year.

Most of the classes are in an online asynchronous format to allow students to work on the courses on their schedule.  MGMT 4433 Business Policy is an exception.  Business Policy is to be taken during the student's last semester before graduation.  The class is offered in a synchronous, distance format that allows the online student to take the class from his/her computer.  However, the student will be required to attend class at a set time.

Classes follow the traditional semester schedule.  Most class during regular semesters (fall or spring) will run 16 weeks.  However, there are a few online classes offered during regular semesters using an 8-week format.  In the summer session most classes will use an 8-week format.  However, there may be some classes that only last 4 weeks.

Students should be aware that each professor has his/her policy regarding proctored tests.  The individual professor's policy will be explained in the course syllabus.  If the professor requires proctored tests, it is the student's responsibility to find an appropriate proctor.  Any fees associated with proctoring the test are the responsibility of the student.

FAQs

How many transferable units does your college accept, and how many units are required for your online Business programs?

The university does not limit the number of transferable hours from accredited post-secondary institutions.  Activity course credits and developmental course credits do not apply toward meeting graduation requirements.  Regardless of the number of semester hours that are transferred to NWOSU students must meet the university's graduation requirements.  For a degree, the university requires that (1) a minimum of 30 semester hours be taken from NWOSU, (2) a total of at least 124 semester hours of credit, (3) at least 60 semester hours must be taken from baccalaureate degree-granting institutions, (4) at least 40 semester hours must be upper-level credit, (5) at least half of the final 30 semester hours or at least half of the coursework required for the major must be taken from NWOSU and (6) at least 55 semester hours of coursework in liberal arts and sciences.

Do you require additional general education requirements if I already have an A.A. or A.S. degree?

If s transfer student has an associate of arts or an associate of science degree from an Oklahoma institution, the student will be deemed to have met the university's general education requirement.  However, even these students must complete the program specific general education courses required for Accounting/Business majors.  If the student has an applied associate of arts or an applied associate of science degree or an associate of arts or associate of science from a non-Oklahoma institution, then the student must meet all of the NWOSU general education requirements. The university’s general education requirements can be found on pages 54-55 of the current undergraduate catalog (http://www.nwosu.edu/Websites/NWOSU/Images/Forms-Docs/catalog-13.pdf).

How do I submit assignments for online classes and do I need a proctor?

NWOSU uses Blackboard as our Learning Management System.  The university also subscribes to www.turnitin.com. Each professor will determine how assignments are to be submitted. However, none of the assignments will require the student to physically be on campus.

As for proctors, each professor sets his/her own policy regarding the use of proctors for tests. Most professors who require proctors generally have a broad group of people that they will accept as a proctor. Each student is responsible to secure an acceptable proctor.  Again, this is left to each professor. If there is an expense associated with proctoring, that cost is the responsibility of the student.

Do I have to be at the campus for any online classes?

No, you will not have to be physically on campus for any of the Accounting/Business classes. Business Policy is taught as a synchronous class, but online majors will be able to take the class from their personal computer. Business Policy is currently taught on Wednesday evenings from 6:55 to 9:45 pm CT.

Most of the general education classes are not currently offered online by NWOSU. Therefore, if you need to take additional general education classes, you can take them from any regionally accredited 2-year or 4-year school, online or in-person, and transfer the credit to NWOSU. You also may take general education classes on the NWOSU campus.

Would the degree be read and will it denote that it was completed online?

The degree will read “Bachelor of Business Administration.” On your transcript the Accounting or Business Administration major will be noted after the degree awarded notation. We do not make a distinction between the online program or on campus programs.

Does the university provide any financial aid, grants or scholarships for online students?

Online students qualify for financial aid and scholarships in the same manner and under the same conditions as our on-campus students. You will need to contact our Director of Financial Aid, Calleb Mosburg [(580) 327-8540 or cnmosburg@nwosu.edu] for more information.

What is the average duration of online classes?

Our online classes follow the semester schedule. During the Fall and Spring semesters, most online classes are 16 weeks long. We do run some 8-week online classes. In the summer, most online classes are 8 weeks long, but a few are in a 4-week format.