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Commerce Academics

In the Department of Commerce at Miami University Regionals, learners and industry experts come together to deliver applied, career-focused learning rooted in real-world business experience. With bachelor’s and associate degrees, Microcredentials, accelerated and flexible online program options, students can build the skills needed to succeed in today’s evolving workforce.

Which Commerce Major Is Right for Me?

The Bachelor of Science in Commerce program equips students with communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills for success in today’s business world. Commerce students develop expertise in areas such as marketing, finance, management, accounting, economics, and global business. Specialized tracks allow students to gain industry-focused skills and practical experience, preparing them for leadership, entrepreneurship, and diverse business careers.

Digital Commerce

Build digital marketing campaigns, ecommerce strategies, customer engagement solutions

The Digital Commerce major combines business strategy, technology, and hands-on learning to prepare students for careers in the digital marketplace. 

Through real-world projects and industry-relevant experiences, students will learn to build and manage e-commerce operations, create data-driven web and social media marketing campaigns, and leverage analytics to optimize customer engagement and business performance.

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Sales Management

Lead teams, grow client relationships, and drive business success

The Sales Management major prepares students for leadership roles in professional sales and business-to-business marketing through hands-on learning and real-world experiences.

Students develop skills in relationship building, negotiation, sales analytics, strategic planning, customer relationship management, and team leadership, preparing them for success in today’s dynamic, technology-driven sales environment.

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Small Business Management

Launch ventures, grow organizations, and create opportunities in your community

The Small Business Management major combines entrepreneurial theory with hands-on, real-world application. Through experiential learning, industry-connected projects, and practical business problem-solving, students develop the skills needed to launch, manage, and grow successful ventures while building a strong foundation for graduate study and lifelong career success.

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Associate of Applied Business

The Associate of Applied Business in Commerce degree emphasizes the development of practical business skills. This degree is attractive to students who want to test the waters before pursuing a bachelor’s degree or need a degree to move beyond their current position in their company. Graduates without extensive work experience typically start in entry-level, management-support positions and advance to more responsible positions with experience, motivation, and ability.

The A.A.B. degree requires 62 semester hours.

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Microcredentials

Build specialized expertise quickly through stackable microcredentials designed around workforce needs.

Each Microcredential is a collection of one to four courses that you can complete in less than a year. And all of our Microcredentials can be applied toward Miami University’s degree programs. Explore the list of the approved Commerce related Microcredentials:

  • Business Foundations
  • Business Start-Up
  • Customer Service
  • Essentials of Event Planning
  • Essentials of Food Service Management
  • Event Planning and Promotion
  • Foundations in Hotel and Food Service Management
  • Marketing in the Digital Age
  • Marketing, Planning, and Analysis
  • Organizational Financial Analysis
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Personal Computer, Financial, and Organizational Skills
  • Personal Finance
  • Preparing Emerging Managers
  • Product Sales and Promotion
  • Sales and Customer Satisfaction

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Choose one of the options to start on your pathway to success!

Current Miami Regionals Student

Reach out to the Office of Academic Advising for support in pursuing your educational goals in Commerce.
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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in Commerce include:

Core for all BS degrees

  • Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and work with others
  • Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems in organizational/business contexts
  • Analyze and apply information and data to solve problems
  • Apply concepts in strategic planning, leadership, and ethics
  • Apply knowledge in the core areas of accounting, business law, management, marketing, finance, economics, and global business

Digital Commerce

  • Apply the strategic use of web and social analytics
  • Manage online marketing and commerce platforms
  • Apply digital marketing tools and strategies for content development and delivery

Sales Management

  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the hierarchy of effects in buying and promotional mix in business-to-business(B2B) markets
  • Connect and relate how marketing and direct selling activities achieve synergy within the context of the hierarchy of effects in reaching the targeted consumer.

Small Business Management

  • Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship, small business startup, development, and operating activities
  • Apply small business management activities including planning, organizing, controlling, and leading
  • Apply theories and practices in innovation and leadership

Hospitality Management (note this major is not open to new students)

  • Demonstrate a working understanding of hospitality terminology, concepts, and functions as they relate to the food and beverage industry.
  • Explain the functions of management as they relate to the food and beverage industry.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of current laws, rules and regulations governing foodservice.
  • Demonstrate effective decision-making skills integrating knowledge of functional areas when managing hospitality operations.

Commerce Frequently Asked Questions

What are the steps to starting my degree?

Submit your application to the Admission office. They will process it and send you a letter telling you to contact the Tutoring and Learning Center.

At the Tutoring and Learning Center, you will take a placement test. Everyone takes these tests. The results tell you and your advisor where you stand in math, English, and reading. Don’t be discouraged by possible low scores. Many students have to take several refresher classes. These classes do not apply toward your major.

After taking these tests, the Tutoring and Learning Center will direct you to call the Commerce Department to set up an appointment with an advisor. When you meet with your advisor, you will be guided through the process of setting up a class schedule.

You can change your classes right up until the first week of the semester. You should ALWAYS see your advisor before making any changes.

How long will it take to earn my degree?

You can take as many or as few classes as suits you and your own personal schedule. Some students take one class, and others take four or five. Therefore, the length of time required to finish the degree depends on how many classes you take per semester. If you attend full-time (five classes) each semester and one class each summer, your associate degree will take you two years, and your bachelor degree will take four years.

Do you offer online classes?

Almost all of our courses are available online. In fact, you can complete all Commerce degrees entirely online, or by completing a blend of online and face-to-face courses.

Can I complete my degree entirely online?

All of our degrees can be completed entirely online. To learn more about online learning at Miami University, visit Miami Online.

Can I take classes at Hamilton or Middletown?

You can register for, and attend, classes at either campus. There are no special steps required to do this. Most Commerce courses are also offered online.

Can I finish the associate degree and then pursue a bachelor's degree at Miami?

There are several options for continuing into a four year program. The first option is the Bachelor of Science in Commerce offered on Miami University Polytechnic campuses and online.

The Department of Commerce has agreements with other area colleges, whereby they will accept ALL of the associate degree hours towards a bachelor's degree in business. You should contact your CMR advisor to discuss the details of what degree you wish to pursue or refer to the articulation agreements on this site.

You can also pursue the Professional Studies degree at Miami's Polytechnic campuses with all or substantially all of your CMR credits transferring.

Contact your CMR advisor for more details on any of these bachelor's degree options.

Can I take some of my classes at Oxford?

CMR classes are not offered at Oxford. You will be able to get your English, Communications, and Miami Plan classes there.

Can I change my mind about what major I want?

Yes, you can change your major as many times as you wish. The first 40-45 hours are common to all the majors in the Department of Commerce. After these hours, you should try and make a firm decision as the classes you need become more specific to the major.

Who is my advisor?

Your academic advisor is the person you should contact with any questions you have about your academic plan.

To find your academic advisor's name and contact information:

  1. Log in to myMiami.
  2. Click your Student tab located near the top of the screen.
  3. Your advisor will be listed in the top, right corner.

Your advisor will be listed in the top, right corner. If you need immediate assistance and your faculty advisor is not available, contact the advising office.

If you do not have Commerce declared as your major and are interested in this degree, contact our office at commerce@MiamiOH.edu or 513-785-7706. 

How will I know what is expected of me once classes start?

The faculty member for each of your classes will give you a syllabus on the first day of class. This describes the class and what you will cover during the semester. They will then go over what they expect from you during the semester. This will include absences, tardiness, make-up quizzes/tests/exams, office hours, etc.

What if I get into a class and realize, for whatever reason, I cannot handle it?

Never, never, never, just stop attending an in-person course or participating in an online course. This can lead to being dropped from the course, t or being assigned a grade of “F”. If you feel you need to drop the class discuss this with the faculty member and with your advisor. They will guide you through the correct way to drop a class.

The Department of Commerce is here to help you do the best you can. If you have ANY questions or concerns, please email or call.

Department of Commerce

Hamilton Campus
Phelps Hall 207
1601 University Blvd. Hamilton, OH 45011
513-785-7706