Business Administration (BSBA)
What is Business Administration?
A bachelor's degree in business administration from Wayne State University, Mike Ilitch School of Business opens doors to many career opportunities. The Ilitch School provides students with a strong foundation in business fundamentals and prepares students to apply these fundamentals in real-world work environments.
What can I do with a Business Administration Degree?
The Mike Ilitch School of Business has a dedicated Career Planning and Placement staff to help you get to work. We can guide you through the process of landing an internship or the perfect job. It's never too early in your academic career to talk to a career advisor and get a head start on your job search when you earn your degree.
Course planning
Choose an area of study (associate degree), earn Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and complete pathway courses. The below pathway outlines the required Jackson College courses. Courses not taken or transferred from Jackson College can be completed at Wayne State University.
Choose an area of study
Earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
| MTA Requirement/Specific Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| *ENG 131 Writing Experience I (ENG 1020) | 3 |
| *ENG 132 Writing Experience II (ENG 3010) | 3 |
| *MATH 133 Intro Probability and Statistics (BA 2300) | 4 |
| Approved Natural Science (see MTA) | 3-4 |
| Approved Natural Science with lab (see MTA) | 4-5 |
| *ECN 231 Macroeconomics (ECO 2020) | 3 |
| Approved Social Science (see MTA) | 3 |
| Approved Humanities/Fine Arts (see MTA) | 3 |
| Approved Humanities/Fine Arts (see MTA) | 3-4 |
| Total | 30 credits (minimum) |
*Meets MTA requirements and/or satisfies Wayne State degree requirement (prerequisites may be required, see JC navigator).
Complete pathway courses
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ECN 232 Microeconomics (ECO 2010) | 3 |
| ACC 231 Principles of Accounting I (ACC 3010) | 4 |
| ACC 232 Principles of Accounting II (ACC 3020) | 4 |
| CIS 101 Intro to Computer Systems (BA 1500) | 3 |
| BUA 250 Business Law (BLW 2510) | 3 |
| COM 234 Public Address (COM 1010) | 3 |
| BUA 220 Principles of Management (MGT 2530) | 3 |
| BUA 230 Principles of Marketing (MKT 2300) | 3 |
| Total | 26 credits |
Course planning
The following courses are required to finish the degree requirements. Any pathway course(s) not completed at the community college can be completed at Wayne State University.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BA 1000 Student Success/Career Development | 1 |
| COM 3300 Bus & Profession Presentations | 3 |
| BA 3400 Quantitative Methods II | 3 |
| FIN 3290 Business Finance | 3 |
| GSC 3600 Operations and Supply Chains | 3 |
| ISM 3630 Business Info Systems | 3 |
| MGT 6890 Strategic Management/Bus Policy | 3 |
| Total | 19 credits (minimum) |
| *Select a Business Major | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 18 |
| Finance | 18 |
| Global supply chain management | 18 |
| Information systems management | 18 |
| Management | 18 |
| Marketing | 18 |
*Up to two courses can transfer into major. See WSU advisor.
Transfer credit summary
| Transfer credit summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Jackson College transferrable credits | 83 credits |
| Required Wayne State University Business Foundation & Core Business Major and/or additional electives (see WSU advisor) | 19 credits (minimum) 18 credits (minimum) |
| Total credits required to complete bachelor's degree | 120 credits (transferred or WSU) |
- WSU requires a minimum of 30 hours in residency.
- You can review how courses transfer using the course equivalency tool for other acceptable equivalences.
How do I get started?
- Join Wayne State Transfer Pathways
- Schedule a WSU Transfer Success Appointment
- Meet with your academic advisors and track your academic progress
Notes
- The pathway allows multiple associate degree options with the flexibility to customize your degree path. The minimum eligibility to participate in the Wayne State Transfer Pathways is a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and an associate degree (earned or Reverse Transfer).
- All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit. Credits not earned at the community college will need to be taken at WSU.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of community college and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.
- Career tool provides a broad overview of how major selection can lead to careers and is provided without any implied promise of employment. Some careers will require further education, skills, or competencies. Actual salaries may vary significantly between similar employers and could change by graduation, as could employment opportunities and job titles.
Primary contacts
Jackson College
Navigator Team
jcadvising@jccmi.edu
517-796-8425
Transfer Student Success Center
transfer@wayne.edu
313-577-2487
Mike Ilitch School of Business
Undergraduate advising
313-577-4505 | businessinfo@wayne.edu
Career insights
This tool provides a broad overview of how major selection can lead to careers and is provided without any implied promise of employment. Some careers will require further education, skills, or competencies. Actual salaries may vary significantly between similar employers and could change by graduation, as could employment opportunities and job titles.