BGSU College of Business - Learning Resources

Students can obtain assistance in learning success through the resources listed here.

Business Writing Center

Effective communication in business is essential for success, so students have the opportunity to sharpen their writing skills. The Business Writing Center is located in room 254 next to The David J. Joseph Business Hub on the second floor of the Business Administration Building. This resource provides both undergraduate and graduate students with assistance in writing effectively for the fast-paced, global business environment. Consultations are available through one-on-one sessions and online. Center hours are held Monday through Friday.

Tutoring

Accounting and Management Information Systems

Beta Alpha Psi, a student organization consisting of accounting and MIS students, provides free tutoring for ACCT 221 and 222. In addition, the AMIS Department has a list of students who are available for tutoring for a variety of different accounting and MIS courses. See the AMIS Department in 332 BA or call 372-2767 for more information.

Economics

The Economics Department offers tutoring for students in ECON 202 and 203. Visit the Economics Department in 3002 BAA for information about how to take advantage of this service.

Applied Statistics and Operations Research

The Department of Applied Statistics and Operations Research assigns graduate assistants to the Math and Stats Tutoring Center in order to provide tutoring for STAT 211, STAT 212, and OR 380. Contact the Math and Stats Tutoring Center listed above or the Applied Statistics and Operations Research Department (344 BA, 372-2363) for the current tutoring schedule.

Finance

Financial Management Society (FMS), a student organization, offers tutoring every semester for students in FIN 300. Check with the Finance Department in 201 BA for further information.

Learning Centers

Math and Stats Tutoring Center:

208 Moseley Hall, (419) 372-8009

The Math Lab is a valuable place for students to spend time outside the classroom mastering the content of a mathematics or statistics course. The Math Lab provides tutoring labs and self-help materials, such as videos, practice tests, and additional textbooks. Students may work with other students in the same course or seek individual assistance from a qualified tutor. Tutoring labs are available in algebra, precalculus, calculus, statistics, and operations research courses.

Study Skills Center:

213 Moseley Hall, (419) 372-8840

The Study Skills Lab provides a variety of services such as individualized assessment, individual or small group instruction to improve specific study skills, and workshops on study skills like note-taking, textbook reading and time management. A mentor program is also offered for groups of students to learn about meeting with a student mentor who is qualified to assist students in learning “how to learn” material for large lecture classes. Some of the mentor sessions available are in science courses, history, philosophy, sociology, and Spanish.

Writing Center:

303 Moseley Hall, (419) 372-2221

The Writers Lab is an effective resource for students at all levels of writing proficiency and at any stage in the writing process. Tutors, who are carefully selected undergraduate and graduate students, help with the identification and development of a topic, organization of the paper and theme, sentence structure, and mechanics. On-line and email assistance is available, and appointments with tutors are recommended.

Disability Services:

413 South Hall, (419) 372-8495

The Disability Resources Office assists in conquering obstacles that persons with disabilities may encounter and offers accommodations to students based on documented disabilities. Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and appointments are recommended.