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The consumer sciences programs equip students with specialized career pathways across diverse industries offering goods and services, from financial advisory roles to retail/wholesale merchandising positions, as well as hospitality management careers. These comprehensive programs cover product/service expertise, examining both the creators and distributors of goods/services alongside their end-users, while tracing the complete lifecycle from development to final use. Departmental curricula emphasize improving quality of life for consumers, individuals, and families. Learners have the option to pursue credit-bearing internships at financial institutions, wealth management companies, insurance providers, or sales/marketing organizations.
Applicant must have successful completion of university preparatory courses, high school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA, Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community, Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement, Status as a first-generation university student, Demonstration of outstanding talent in a particular area and High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors. English proficiency level TOEFL: 79 or higher on the internet-based test, 550 or higher on the paper-based test and IELTS: 6.5 or higher