Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
---|---|---|---|
COMM 121 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 | COMM 104 |
ENGL 150 | English 1 | 3 | ENGL 101 |
ENGL 250 | English 2 | 3 | ENGL 102 |
ENGL 311 or ENGL 325 | Advanced Technical Writing or Advanced Business Writing | 3 | No Equivalent |
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
Ferris College: College of Business
Transfer School: Bay College
Consortium Eligible: No
Total Credits Required: 120-121
Catalog Year: 2022-2023
General Education Requirements
39-40 Credits Required
Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to select appropriate general education courses. Diversity Competency - 2 Courses Required. If not met by courses taken for Culture, Self and Society, or MTA, a student must meet the following: 1 course with the Global Diversity attribute and 1 course with the U.S. Diversity attribute.Visit the Ferris State general education page for more information.
- Communication Competency
- Quantitative Literacy
Students must substitute General Education elective credits for MATH 114 or 115 if their Math ACT score is 24 or higher or their SAT score is 580 or higher.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course MATH 114 or MATH 115 Quantitative Reasoning for Professionals 2 or Intermediate Algebra 4 or 3 No Equivalent or MATH 105 - Natural Sciences Competency
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Varies Natural Sciences Electives 6 Varies - Cultural Competency
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one at FSU 200 level or higher course, and have no more than 5 credits from Cultural Competency Activities.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Varies Culture Electives 9 Varies - Self and Society Competency
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one at FSU 200 level or higher course.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3 ECON 132 ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECON 131 Varies Self and Society Elective 3 Varies
College Requirements
81 Credits Required
CIS/CIT credits that are not part of a completed degree, either transfer or Ferris, that are older than 10 years will not be counted toward the degree requirements for the CIS/CIT program. Exceptions to this rule may be considered by petitioning the program coordinator.- Business Core Requirements
30 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the core 2.00 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course ACCT 201 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 No Equivalent ACCT 202 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 No Equivalent STQM 260 Introduction to Statistics 3 MATH 210 MGMT 301 Applied Management 3 BUSN 242 BLAW 321 Contracts and Sales 3 BUSN 251 MKTG 321 Principles of Marketing 3 BUSN 253 MGMT 370 Quality and Operations Management 3 No Equivalent FINC 322 Financial Management 1 3 No Equivalent ISYS 321 Business Information Systems 3 No Equivalent BUSN 499 Integrating Experience 3 No Equivalent - Major Courses
51 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the core 2.00 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course ISYS 110 Fundamentals of Programming Design and Logic 3 CSCI 110 CITS 150 A+ Certification 1 3 CNNS 150 CITS 160 A+ Certification 2 3 No Equivalent CITS 250 Windows Client Administration 3 No Equivalent CITS 255 Windows Server 1 3 CNSS 250 CITS 260 Windows Server 2 3 No Equivalent CITS 270 Network+ 3 CNSS 130 CITS 280 Linux Administration 3 CNSS 230 CITS 320 Security+ Administration 3 CNNS 260 PROJ 320 Project Management Fundamentals 3 No Equivalent CITS 360 Windows Server 3 3 No Equivalent CITS 370 Virtual System Administration 3 No Equivalent CITS 480 Senior Project and Capstone 3 No Equivalent * CITS 491 Computer Information Technology Internship 3 No Equivalent Varies Directed Elective (Advisor Approval) 9 Varies *CIT Internship not required with 1+ work experience in the field. Credits will be substituted with directed elective (Advisor Approval).
Program Contact Information
College of Business
Accountancy, Finance, & Info Systems Department
(231) 591-2434
[email protected]
Admission Requirements
New Student Admission Requirements
2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- SAT Scores Two of the Three Criteria:
- ERW SAT score of 450 or higher.
- Math SAT score of 500 or higher. Placement in MATH 109 or 110 will be considered (Math SAT score of 480 or higher).
- Composite SAT of 900 or higher.
- ACT Scores Two of the Three Criteria:
- English ACT score of 16 or higher.
- Math ACT score of 19 or higher.
- Reading ACT score of 19 or higher.
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- Combined college or university GPA of 2.35 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended. GPA based on completion of 12 credit hours or more. Developmental courses will not be considered in computing the GPA requirement.
- The degree completion program at a statewide and online location requires 48 transferable semester credits to be admitted.
- Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s ENGL 150 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require an English ACT score of 16 or higher; or ERW SAT score of 450 or higher; or English Accuplacer score of 6 or higher.
- Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s MATH 114 or 115 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require a Math ACT score of 19 or higher; Math SAT of 500 or higher; or Math Accuplacer scores: Elementary Algebra score 75 or higher and College Level Math 0 to 49.
More Information
Select courses may be delivered online and/or in a mixed delivery format (i.e. a mix of online and face-to-face instruction at the Ferris Main Campus or at a statewide location).
To fulfill the residency requirement for a bachelor’s degree a student must earn a minimum of 30 credits from Ferris State University.
Steps to Apply
- Complete your free application.
- Submit official transcripts
- Submit official transcripts from every school attended to [email protected]
- Or mail to:
Ferris State University Admissions Office
1201 S. State St., CSS 201
Big Rapids, MI 49307
- Submit test scores (if required)
- ACT Scores; go to the ACT website - Ferris State University School Code: 1994
- SAT, CLEP and AP Sores; go to the College Board website - Ferris State University School Code: 1222
Advising Notes
It is recommended that potential applicants meet with an advisor to review the degree, course schedule, transfer policies and have any questions answered prior to completing an application. Ferris accepts transfer courses in which the student earned a letter grade of "C" or better. Additional policies such as the Ferris Sunset and Residency Requirement should be discussed with a Ferris advisor. Students who are completing the MTA may have different general education course requirements for the particular degree selected.
Meeting with a Ferris advisor prior to the selection of general education or elective coursework may reduce the chance of completing a course that will not apply toward the selected degree. Students must work with their Ferris advisor to declare a Minor or Concentration and for the selection of Directed Electives.
Once admitted, students are required to complete an orientation and should continue to meet with an advisor as they work toward graduation.
To schedule an appointment or for additional transfer resources and policies see our Transfer Resource page.
*Indicates an approved Ferris course substitution
Reverse Transfer Agreement
Ferris has reverse transfer agreements with several Michigan Community Colleges. Under such agreement, Ferris will provide your official University transcript to a partner school you have attended, so that they may grant you an associate or bachelor's degree upon completion of sufficient and appropriate credit hours from both institutions. In turn, the degree-granting institution will provide Ferris with an updated transcript reflecting the newly earned credential.
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
Ferris participates in the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). This agreement will facilitate the transfer of general education requirements from one Michigan institution to another. Students may complete the MTA as part of a degree program or as a stand-alone package. The MTA consists of a minimum of 30 general education credit hours as identified by the college or university.
Students transferring to Ferris with the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and entering a degree program will have met a 30-hour block of lower-level general education courses. However, this does not exempt students from completing program-specific prerequisites or higher-level general education course requirements. Students should contact their advisor regarding classes that meet the MTA.
Transfer Equivalencies Tools
The transfer equivalencies link is located in the Transfer Resources section at transfer.ferris.edu.
Disclaimer
Transfer guides are not intended to be a contract with Ferris. The information in
this guide is subject to change and is aligned with the catalog year listed above.
Students should contact their community college and/or Ferris to keep informed of
changes. Students' final responsibility for verifying all transfer information lies
with the student. Please refer to the Ferris catalog for the most current curriculum.
Partners may contact the Office of Transfer and Secondary School Partnerships with
questions or updates at [email protected].