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.
| Jackson College Associate Degree | |
|---|---|
| Associate in Arts (AA) | Business Administration Associate in Arts (AA) or (AAS) |
| Associate in Science (AS) | Public Administration (AA) |
| Associate in General Studies (AGS) | Sports Management (AA) |
| Accounting Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Agriculture Technology (AAS) |
| Accounting (AAS) | Other degree programs are possible but may exceed 120 total credits |
Earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements
| Goal/Area of study | Jackson College Course | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENG 131 Writing Experience I | 3 | ENG 1020 |
| ENG 132 Writing Experience II | 3 | ENG 3010 | |
| Mathematics | MATH 133 Intro to Probability/Statistics | 4 | STA 2210/BA2300 |
| Social Science | ECN 231 Macroeconomics | 3 | ECO 2020 |
| See MTA; approved Social Science | 3 | See advisor | |
| Fine Arts/Humanities | See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | See advisor | |
| Natural Science | See MTA; approved Natural Science | 3-4 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved Natural Science with lab | 4-5 | See advisor | |
| Business Pathway Courses | ACC 231 Principles of Accounting I | 4 | ACC 3010 |
| ACC 232 Principle of Accounting II | 4 | ACC 3020 | |
| CIS 101 Intro to Computer Systems | 3 | BA 1500 | |
| COM 234 Public Address | 3 | COM 1010 | |
| BUA 250 Business Law I | 3 | BLW 2510 | |
| ECN 232 Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 2010 | |
| BUA 220 Principles of Management | 3 | MKT 2530 | |
| BUA 230 Principles of Marketing | 3 | MGT 2300 | |
| Total Credits | 55 |
| Transfer Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Pathway and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) | 55 |
| Associate degree requirements and additional electives * -See advisor for course recommendations based on associate degree requirements, educational interests, and career goals. | 8-25 |
| Total Transfer Credits | 63-80 |
*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. A maximum of two (2) business major requirements will be applied toward the major.
Jackson College recommendations: Accounting (AAS), Business Administration (AA), Entrepreneurship (certificate)
| 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 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 | 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. |
Notes
- You can review how courses transfer using the course equivalency tool for other acceptable equivalences. For a self-service, customized WSU degree audit, please visit https://wayne.edu/transfer/community-college/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 JC will need to be taken at WSU.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of JC and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.
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.