The program responds to the adult learner's need for flexibility and desire for partnership in the attainment of academic goals. Faculty provides continuity in advising and degree planning. Students in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singpore can pursue an undergraduate major in Business Administration through intensive study periods taught by visiting Ottawa University faculty.
Students also spend time at the residential campus in Ottawa, Kansas.
It acquired this accreditation at the beginning of the establishment of accrediting associations and has retained its accreditation continuously since that time. Ottawa's non-residential campuses and the courses they offer are included in the accreditation of Ottawa University. Credits earned at the non-residential campuses appear on regular transcripts of the university on file in the registrar's office at the respective campus and in the registrar's office at the Ottawa campus. These credits are transferrable to any other university in accordance with the customary practices of accepting transfer credits. To maintain program quality and thus insure continued accrediation in the future, students are asked to participate and assist in evaluation processes which indicate learning accomplishments and effectiveness.