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.
Macomb Community College Associate degree options
- Associate of Arts (AA)
- Associate of Science (AS)
- Associate of General Studies (AGS)
- Accounting (ABA)
- Business Management (ABA)
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Mgt. (ABA)
- General Business (ABA)
- Global Supply Chain Management (ABA)
- International Business (ABA)
- Marketing (ABA)
Other degree programs are possible but may exceed 120 total credits
- Restaurant Management (AAS)
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements
| Goal/Area of study | Macomb Community College Course | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENGL 1181 Communication 1 (or ENGL 1210 or 1180) | 3-4 | ENG 1020 |
| ENGL 1190 Communication 2 (or SPCH 1060) | 3-4 | ENG 3010 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | See advisor | |
| Mathematics | MATH 1340 Statistics | 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 | ECON 1160 Principles of Economics 1 | 3 | ECO 2020 |
| See MTA; approved Social Science | 3 | See advisor | |
| Business Pathway Courses | ACCT 1080 Principles of Accounting 1 | 4 | ACC 3010 |
| ACCT 1090 Principles of Accounting 2 | 4 | ACC 3020 | |
| BLAW 1080 Business Law | 4 | BLW 2510 | |
| ECON 1170 Principles of Economics 2 | 3 | ECO 2010 | |
| ITCS 1010 Computer & Info Processing Principles | 4 | BA 1500 | |
| MGMT 1010 Principles of Management | 3 | MGT 2530 | |
| MKTG 1010 Principles of Marketing | 3 | MKT 2300 | |
| SPCH 1060 Speech Communication | 3 | COM 1010 | |
| 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. | 3-24 |
| Total Transfer Credits | 60-83 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 information.
NOTE: A maximum of two (2) business major courses may transfer; Macomb equivalents listed below per major
- Accounting (ACCT 2180/2190, 2270, and/or 2300)
- Finance (must be taken at WSU)
- Global Supply Chain Mgt. (BUSN 1060, 2030)
- Technology, Info Systems and Analytics (ITNT 1500, 1170)
- Management (MGMT 1155, 1800 and/or 1210)
- Marketing (MKTG 1020, 2020, 2060, and/or 2300)
Macomb Community College recommendations: Accounting (ABA), General Business (ABA), Business Management (ABA), International Business (ABA) or Marketing (ABA)
| 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 |
| 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
Macomb Community College
Counseling & Academic Advising
586-445-7999 | askanadvisor@macomb.edu
Transfer Student Success Center
Transfer Advising
313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
Mike Ilitch School of Business
Undergraduate Advising
313-577-4505 | businessinfo@wayne.edu
Wayne Advantage-Macomb
Get a jump-start on your Wayne State University classes while earning your associate degree at Macomb Community College with Wayne Advantage-Macomb. As a Wayne Advantage-Macomb student, you are admitted to Wayne State while enrolled at Macomb, which means you can take courses at one or both institutions in the same semester.
In Wayne Advantage-Macomb, you'll enjoy all the benefits that come with being admitted to Wayne State and attending a major urban research university, including:
- Access to Wayne State's libraries
- A multipurpose WSU OneCard
- Access to the Academic Success Center and Career Services
- Comprehensive academic advising
- Wayne State events and student organizations
- Study abroad opportunities
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 Macomb Community College will need to be taken at WSU.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of Macomb Community College and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.