1. Why You Should Choose Business at COTC

2. COTC is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
COTC offers online classes to its students that work or have other things going on and cannot make it to the campus.
Online classes allow you to work at your own pace in the privacy of your home.
COTC is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

3. Why Start at COTC? Immediate Return on Your Investments
Great Associate Degrees
Affordability
Student-faculty Ratio 16:1
Open Admissions

4. The Business Management Technology Program awards an Associate of Applied Business Degree.

5. Introductory Courses Needed for Business Program
Management
Human Resources
Marketing
Entrepreneurship

6. Students enrolled in the program may choose an emphasis in one of the following areas:
Entrepreneurship--focuses on developing the skills and knowledge necessary to start a small business.
Human Resources--aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification.

7. Cont’d
Marketing and Sales--Students who enjoy advertising and marketing may choose one of these as their area of interest.
Management or Office Administration--allows students to gain proficiency in Microsoft® Office Software programs.

8. Career Opportunities Sales Manager Customer Service Representative
Entrepreneurs
Human Resource Generalists
Office Manager
Sales Representative
Supervisor
Team Leader
Claims Processor

9. Important Student Characteristics Needed for Business
Dedication
Discipline
Desire to Learn
Openness to Change
Flexibility
Ability to Meet Deadlines
Ability to Work in Teams

10. Transferability
Many of COTC’s graduates holding the Associate of Applied Business degree choose to continue their education by pursuing a bachelor’s degree at other nearby institutions:
DeVry, Franklin, Mount Vernon Nazarene, Ohio Dominican, Ohio Christian and Otterbein universities work closely with COTC for ease of transfer credit.

11. COTC shares its Newark campus with The Ohio State University at Newark, who accepts COTC credit and transferability into their Technical Education and Training/Teaching major. Transfer options continue to expand, so make sure to ask about this terrific opportunity!

12. How do I Start?
If you are a new student, you should apply online at If you are a current or returning COTC student, contact one of the Gateway Offices listed below, send an to or connect with the Gateway website at
Newark Campus
Ext. 222
Coshocton Campus
Knox Campus
Pataskala Campus

13. Accreditation/Membership
Central Ohio Technical College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

14. COTC Memberships The American Association for Higher Education
The American Association of Community Colleges
The American Council on Education
The American Technical Education Association, Inc.
The Ohio Association of Two-Year Colleges
The Ohio College Association

15. Non-Discrimination Statement
Central Ohio Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, color, veteran status, and/or disability.