Business Administration Degree

Wayne State’s Business Administration degree builds knowledge in accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, business law, and information systems. You’ll also develop communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with additional coursework in your chosen concentration.

Yes. Students in Wayne State’s traditional Business Administration degree program select a concentration. You’ll complete business foundation and core courses, then focus your studies on an area that aligns with your interests and career goals.

Your major is your overall field of study. At Wayne State College, that’s Business Administration. A concentration is a focused area within that major, such as Accounting, Finance, or Management. You’ll take core business courses to build a broad foundation, along with courses in your concentration to develop more specialized knowledge and skills.

Concentrations include Professional Accountancy, Agribusiness, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Industrial and Operations Management, International Business Studies, Marketing, Professional Studies, and Supply Chain Management. Explore the concentration descriptions above to compare your options.

Yes. Wayne State offers online Business Administration degrees with concentrations in Business Management, Human Resource Management, and Supply Chain Management. The three-year, 90-credit Applied Business Administration degree is also available online.

Wayne State’s traditional Business Administration degree requires 120 credits and includes a choice of concentrations. Applied Business Administration is a separate three-year, 90-credit degree with a focused curriculum that includes human resources, organizational behavior, project management, and predictive analytics.

A Business Administration degree can prepare you for opportunities in management, finance, marketing, human resources, supply chain operations, and other business fields. Your concentration helps shape your preparation for specific careers. Explore the individual concentration pages for career examples and graduate outcomes.

Yes. Wayne State College’s traditional Business Administration degree and its concentrations hold specialized accreditation from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).

Students pursuing a teaching career should explore Wayne State’s Business, Marketing, and Information Technology Education program. This separate teacher preparation program prepares students to teach grades 6-12 and includes education coursework, field experiences, and student teaching.