B.S. in Business Administration
Options:  Aviation, Management,
Maritime and Professional Track

The major in business administration is designed to prepare individuals for the changing nature of the work environment in business, government, and non-profit organizations, equipping graduates not only for entry-level positions but for advancement as well. The program builds upon a solid core of business courses, featuring a tight sequence of major courses; however, the program also provides the flexibility to specialize in an area of interest or to obtain a minor through a careful selection of College of Business electives and free electives. A major in business administration is also valuable as preparation for law school.

Aviation Option: The Aviation Program at Northwestern Michigan College has earned a reputation for excellence in aviation training and graduates fly world-wide as commercial pilots, corporate pilots, and freight pilots. Aviation students can now earn a B.S. in Business Administration with an Aviation Concentration through FSU. The follow criteria applies:

1. Students must be concurrently enrolled in the NMC Aviation Program.

2. At least 30 FSU semester hours must be completed from Ferris State University.

3. To graduate, students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA, a 2.0 GPA in the Business Core, and a 2.0 in the Major courses (a “C” or better in all transfer courses).

4. Students must meet the University General Education requirements.

5. To be considered for financial aid from FSU, students must have earned an associate degree or 64 transferable semester hours.

Management Option: This challenging, fast-paced career offers prospects in banks, manufacturing, retailing, construction, hotels, investment companies, accounting firms, utilities, government and a myriad of other organizations. Graduates of the Ferris Management program are prepared to work in a variety of venues. They are immediately employable upon graduation. To be admitted to this program you must present evidence of graduation from high school or a GED. To enter a Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) Program in Business, applicants are expected to meet two of the following, a minimum high school G.P.A. of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale); ACT math score of 19 or higher; an ACT reading score of 19 or higher.

Maritime Option: Cadets at the Great Lakes Maritime Academy in Traverse City can now earn a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Maritime Management. This program is intended to increase opportunities for graduates of the Maritime Academy, preparing them for management positions with shipping companies, shipyards, and ports, or with non-maritime businesses. Graduates of this program will be uniquely qualified for management positions within the maritime industry, having both a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officer's License and a strong academic preparation in business.

Professional Track: The major in business administration professional track is designed to prepare individuals for the rapidly changing nature of the work environment in business, government and other nonprofit organizations. The program is designed to equip graduates not only for entry-level positions but for advancement as well.

Building upon a core of business courses, the program features a tight sequence of major courses; however, the program also provides the flexibility to specialize in an area of interest for the student. Students with associate's degrees in technical fields will find the program attractive for building a solid knowledge of business and management upon their technical expertise. The major is also valuable as preparation for law school, as well as for graduate studies in business. To be admitted to this program you must have an associate's degree with at least 24 semester credit hours of occupational specialty courses, and an overall GPA of 2.0 or better.