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.
Wayne County Community College District Associate degree options
- Associate in Arts (AA)
- Associate in Science (AS)
- Associate of General Studies (AGS)
- Accounting (AAS)
- Business Administration (AA or AAS)
- International Business (AAS)
- Other degree programs are possible but may exceed 120 total credits.
Recommended degree program: Business Administration (AA or AAS)
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements
| Goal/Area of study | Wayne County Community College District Course | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENG 119 English Composition I | 3 | ENG 1020 |
| ENG 120 English Composition II | 3 | ENG 3010 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | SPH 101 Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | COM 1010 |
| See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts (non-SPH course) | 3 | See advisor | |
| Mathematics | MAT 135 Quantitative Reasoning | 4 | STA 1020 |
| Natural Sciences | See MTA; approved Natural Science | 4 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved Natural Science with lab | 4 | See advisor | |
| Social Sciences | ECO 101 Principles of Economics | 3 | ECO 2020 |
| See MTA; approved Social Science (non-ECO course) | 3 | See advisor | |
| Business Pathway Courses | ACC 110 Principles of Accounting I | 4 | ACC 3010 |
| ACC 111 Principles of Accounting II | 4 | ACC 3020 | |
| BUS 225 Computer Application Business | 3 | BA 1500 | |
| BL 201 Business Law I | 4 | BLW 2510 | |
| ECO 102 Principles of Economics II | 3 | ECO 2010 | |
| MGT 205 Principles of Management | 3 | MGT 2530 | |
| MKT 200 Principles of Marketing | 3 | MKT 2300 | |
| 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.
- 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 | 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 |
*Up to two (2) courses can transfer into the major. See WSU advisor.
| 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
Wayne County Community College District
District Division of Student Services
Ms. Nanette Williams-Armstrong
313-496-2634 | nwillia2@wcccd.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 the community college will need to be taken at WSU.
- The pathway was signed March 9, 2023.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of 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.