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  • Affordability: Lower tuition and generous scholarships make WSU more affordable than other Michigan universities.
  • AACSB accreditation: Fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide hold this prestigious recognition of excellence.
  • Experiential learning: Our Student Engagement and Active Learning (SEAL) lab empowers students through career prep, global engagement, microcredentialing and leadership development.
  • Real outcomes: Recent grads earn an average salary of $72,797, working at top employers like Ford, General Motors, Comerica, Plante Moran, and Corewell Health.
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  • Expert faculty: Learn from professionals who have done the work and reaped the rewards in the fast-paced business world.
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Complete the form at the top of the page to learn more about Wayne State’s undergraduate degrees, business majors/concentrations, and more.

Launch your career 
with Wayne State’s B.A. or B.S. in Business Administration

Three Program Options, Endless Opportunity

Experience Wayne State’s renowned research tradition while learning from faculty with extensive industry experience.

MS in Industrial Engineering

Take control of your career with a master’s in industrial engineering that equips you with advanced skills in systems modeling, analysis, and operations optimization. Whether you’re looking to lead efficiency improvements, streamline processes, or drive innovation, this program gives you the flexibility to tailor your education to your goals. Choose between a thesis-based track for research-driven expertise or a coursework-based track for applied industry skills.

MS in Systems Engineering

Advance your career on your terms with a fully online, asynchronous systems engineering master’s program designed for working professionals like you. Recognized as an academic partner of INCOSE, this program allows you to earn both your degree and INCOSE certification — giving you a competitive edge in systems thinking and problem-solving. Customize your studies with a concentration in General Commercial Systems or Defense Systems.

MS in Engineering Management

Bridge the gap between engineering expertise and business leadership with a master’s in engineering management. This interdisciplinary program is designed for engineers who want to step into high-level management roles. You’ll benefit from the combined strengths of Wayne State’s College of Engineering and the Mike Ilitch School of Business, gaining the knowledge and skills to lead projects, teams, and innovation in any engineering sector.

What sets our business school apart?

“On top of being an excellent program with exceptional faculty, Detroit allows students to have access to and easily take advantage of countless opportunities, those that Wayne State places right in front of you.”

— Nalani Renta-Villanueva ’22

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“There are a lot of different cultures here, both in the staff and the students. Wayne State is a place to collaborate and build your network.”

— Flora Palokaj ‘23

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At Wayne State University’s Mike Ilitch School of Business, your education starts in downtown Detroit, surrounded by Fortune 500 companies, enormous startup energy, and faculty who bring industry experience to every class.

Choose the bachelor’s degree and major that fit your goals

Earn a bachelor of arts (B.A.) or bachelor of science (B.S.) degree in business administration, and customize your path with one of our in-demand majors:

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Global Supply Chain Management
  • Technology, Information Systems and Analytics

Whether you plan to climb the corporate ladder or start your own venture, our bachelor’s degree programs give you the foundation and flexibility to do it all.

  • Marketing
  • Management