(DRAFT) 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.
| WCC Associate Degree | |
|---|---|
| Associate in Arts (AA) | Business Office Administration (AAS) |
| Associate in General Studies (AGS) | Management (AAS) |
| Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Occupational Studies (AAS) |
| Accounting (AAS) | Retail Management (AAS) |
| Business Administration (AA) | Supply Chain Management (AAS) |
| Business Enterprise (AAS) | Other degree programs are possible but may exceed 120 total credits. |
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements
| Goal/Area of study | Washtenaw Community College Course | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENG 111 Composition I | 3 | ENG 1020 |
| ENG 226 Composition II | 3 | ENG 3010 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | COM 101 Fundamentals of Speaking | 3 | COM 1010 |
| See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | See advisor | |
| Mathematics | MTH 160 Basic Statistics | 4 | STA 2210 |
| Natural Sciences | See MTA; approved science | 3 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved science with lab | 4 | See advisor | |
| Social Sciences | ECO 211 Principles of Economics I | 3 | ECO 2020 |
| See MTA; approved Social Science | 3 | See advisor | |
| Business Pathway Courses | ACC 111 Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 | ACC 3010 |
| ACC 122 Principle Managerial of Accounting | 3 | ACC 3020 | |
| CIS 100, 110, or BOS 184 | 3 | BA 1500 | |
| BMG 111 Business Law I | 3 | BLW 2510 | |
| ECO 222 Principles of Economics II | 3 | ECO 2010 | |
| BMG 279 Organizational Management | 3 | MGT 2530 | |
| BMG 250 Principles of Marketing | 3 | MKT 2300 | |
| Total Credits | 50 |
| Transfer Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Pathway and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) | 50 |
| Associate degree requirements and additional electives * -See advisor for course recommendations based on associate degree requirements, educational interests, and career goals. | 10-30 |
| Total Transfer Credits | 60-80 min. |
*The range of credit hours 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. See advisors for more details or reference the below list for WCC options per business major.
A maximum of two (2) business major requirements will be applied toward the major:
- Accounting (ACC 213, 214 or 225)
- Finance (must be taken at WSU)
- Global Supply Chain Mgt. (BMG 226, 228)
- Technology, Info Systems and Analytics (must be taken at WSU)
- Management (BMG 240)
- Marketing (BMG 206)
| Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) | Credit |
|---|---|
| BA 1000 Student Success/Career Development | 1 |
| COM 3300 Business & Professional Presentations | 3 |
| BA 3400 Quantitative Methods II | 3 |
| FIN 3290 Business Finance | 3 |
| GSC 3600 Operations and Supply Chains | 3 |
| TIS 3630 Business Info Systems | 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 and minor | 37 |
| Wayne State electives and/or additional degree enhancements (see WSU advisor)
| 3-23 |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE CREDITS | 40-60 min. |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE and TRANSFER CREDITS | 120 min. |
Primary contacts
Washtenaw Community College
Advising Center
734-677-5102 | advising@wccnet.edu
Transfer Student Success Center
313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
Mike Ilitch School of Business
313-577-4505 | businessinfo@wayne.edu
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 Washtenaw will need to be taken at WSU.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of Washtenaw and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.
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.