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.
Schoolcraft College Associate degree options
- Associate of Arts (AA)
- Associate of Science (AS)
- Associate of General Studies (AGS)
- Associate of Business Administration (ABA)
- Accounting -Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
- Business - General (AAS)
- Business - Marketing and Applied Management (AAS)
- Business - Small Business for Entrepreneurs (AAS)
- Supply Chain Management (AAS)
- Real Estate Property Management (AAS)
- Other degree programs are possible but may exceed 120 total credits.
- *Cosmetology Management (AAS)
Recommended degree program: Associate in Business Administration (ABA) or Business-General (AAS)
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements
| Goal/Area of study | Schoolcraft College Course | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 | ENG 1020 |
| ENG 102 English Composition II | 3 | ENG 3010 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | COMA 103 Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | COM 1010 |
| See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts (non-COMA course) | 3 | See advisor | |
| Mathematics | MATH 122 Elementary Statistics | 4 | BA 2300 |
| Natural Sciences | See MTA; approved natural science | 3 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved natural science with lab | 4 | See advisor | |
| Social Sciences | ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomic | 4 | ECO 2010 |
| See MTA; approved Social Science (non-ECON course) | 3 | See advisor | |
| Business Pathway Courses | ACCT 201 Principles of Accounting I | 4 | ACC 3010 |
| ACCT 202 Principles of Accounting II | 4 | ACC 3020 | |
| CIS 120 Software Applications | 3 | BA 1500 | |
| BUS 207 Business Law I | 3 | BLW 2510 | |
| ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 | ECO 2020 | |
| BUS 226 Principles of Marketing | 3 | MKT 2300 | |
| BUS 217 Business Management | 3 | MGT 2530 | |
| Total Credits | 54 |
| Transfer Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Pathway and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) | 54 |
| Associate degree requirements and additional electives * -See advisor for course recommendations based on associate degree requirements, educational interests, and career goals. | 6-29 |
| Total Transfer Credits | 60-83 min. |
Notes:
- The range of credit hours (Associate degree requirements and additional electives) allows for earning credentials, such as certificates, or additional transfer credit while completing an associate degree. Some course(s) not included in the pathway may satisfy Wayne State requirements.
- The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), Associate in Arts (AA), or Associate in Science (AS) satisfies Wayne State’s University General Education requirements.
- Any courses not completed can be taken at WSU.
- All courses and equivalencies based on catalog year 2024-2025
| Mike Ilitch School of Business, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) | Credit |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| TIS 3630 Business Information Systems (formerly ISM 3630) | 3 |
| MGT 6890 Strategic Management/Bus Policy | 3 |
| *Select a business major - See WSU advisor; up to two courses can transfer into a major.
| 18 |
| Total Credits | 37 |
| Wayne State credit summary | Credit |
|---|---|
| Major | 37 |
| Wayne State electives and/or additional degree enhancements (see WSU advisor)
| 0-23 |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE CREDITS | 37-60 min. |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE and TRANSFER CREDITS | 120 min. |
Primary contacts
Schoolcraft College
Academic Advising
734-462-4429 | eadvise@schoolcraft.edu
Transfer Student Success Center
313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
Mike Ilitch School of Business
313-577-4505 | businessinfo@wayne.edu | Academic Advising
Notes
- You can review how all courses transfer using the course equivalency tool. For a self-service, customized WSU degree audit, please visit https://wayne.edu/transfer/tess
- Wayne State requires a minimum of 30 credits in residency.
- 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). See transfer credit guidelines.
- 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.
- The pathway was signed on June 15, 2023.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.