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.
| OCC Associate Degree | |
|---|---|
| Associate in Arts (AA) | Associate in Business Administration (ABA) |
| Associate in Science (AS) | Management Development-Business Management (AAS) |
| Associate in General Studies (AGS) | Paralegal (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 | Oakland Community College Course | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENG 1510 Composition I | 3 | ENG 1020 |
| ENG 1520 Composition II | 3 | ENG 3010 | |
| Mathematics | MAT 15801 Statistics | 4 | BA 2300 |
| Social Science | ECN 2610 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 1810 Principles Financial Accounting | 4 | ACC 3010 |
| ACC 1820 Principles Managerial Acc | 4 | ACC 3020 | |
| CIS 1050 Personal Computer Tools | 4 | BA 1500 | |
| BUS 2030 Business Law I | 3 | BLW 2510 | |
| COM 1600 Fundamentals of Speech | 4 | COM 1010 | |
| ECO 2620 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 2010 | |
| BUS 2640 Marketing Fundamentals | 3 | MKT 2300 | |
| BUS 2530 Management | 3 | MGT 2530 | |
| Total Credits | 57-59 |
| Transfer Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Pathway and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) | 57-59 |
| Associate degree requirements and additional electives * -See advisor for course recommendations based on associate degree requirements, educational interests, and career goals. | 3-21 |
| Total Transfer Credits | 60-80 |
*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. See advisors for more information.
A maximum of two (2) business major requirements will be applied toward the major:
- Accounting (ACC 2070)
- Finance (must be taken at WSU)
- Global Supply Chain Mgt. (must be taken at WSU)
- Technology, Info Systems, and Analytics (CIS 1200, 1300, or 2111)
- Management (BUS 2700)
- Marketing (must be taken at WSU)
| 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 |
| ISM 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. |
Primary contacts
Oakland Community College
Counseling Office
oaklandcc.edu/counseling
248-341-2000
Transfer Student Success Center
transfer@wayne.edu
313-577-2487
Mike Ilitch School of Business
Undergraduate Advising
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 Oakland Community College will need to be taken at WSU.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of Oakland Community College 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.