Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
---|---|---|---|
COMM 105 or COMM 121 or COMM 221 | Interpersonal Communication or Fundamentals of Public Speaking or Small Group Decision Making | 3 | SPE 105 or SPE 101 or No Equivalent |
ENGL 150 | English 1 | 3 | ENG 101 |
ENGL 250 | English 2 | 3 | ENG 102 |
ENGL 325 | Advanced Business Writing | 3 | No Equivalent |
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
Ferris College: College of Business
Transfer School: Gogebic Community 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 MTH 104 - 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 ECO 202 ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECO 201 Varies Self and Society Elective 3 Varies
College Requirements
81 Credits Required
- 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 ACC 201 ACCT 202 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 No Equivalent STQM 260 Introduction to Statistics 3 MTH 211 MGMT 301 Applied Management 3 BUS 245 BLAW 321 Contracts and Sales 3 No Equivalent MKTG 321 Principles of Marketing 3 BUS 210 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
33 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 105 Introduction to Microcomputer Systems and Software 3 CIT 161 or
CPL 100 and
CPL 104 and
CPL 105RMIN 200 or
PROJ 320 or Accounting (ACCT) Elective or
Finance (FINC) Elective or
Statistics (STQM) ElectiveFoundations Risk Management and Insurance or Project Management Fundamentals or Accounting (ACCT) Elective or
Finance (FINC) Elective or
Statistics (STQM) Elective3 Varies MGMT 302 Team Dynamics and Organizational Behavior 3 No Equivalent MGMT 305 Agile Leadership 3 BUS 230 INTB 310 or
INTB 335International Business Systems or
Cross-Cultural Business3 BUS 240 or
No EquivalentMGMT 350 Management Metrics and Decision Making 3 No Equivalent MGMT 373 Human Resource Management 3 BUS 285 MGMT 447 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility 3 No Equivalent MGMT 488 or MGMT 489 Advanced Management Cases and Problems or Case Development and Research 3 No Equivalent MGMT 491 Management Internship 3 No Equivalent Varies Directed Elective (Advisor Approval) 3 Varies - Minor, Certificates, or Concentration
A total of 18 credits is required with a maximum of 6 to 7 credits overlapping courses with degree that must be substituted with directed electives to meet the minimum 120 credits required. Two courses must be at the 300 level or higher. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement. Choose one of the following: 1) An advisor approved minor; or 2) An advisor approved certificate; or 3) The BUAD Specialized Concentration.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Varies Directed Elective (Advisor Approval) 18 Varies
Program Contact Information
College of Business
Management Department
(231) 591-2427
[email protected]
Admission Requirements
New Student Admission Requirements
- 2.5 High School GPA (on a 4.0 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.
- The degree completion program at a statewide and online location requires 48 transferable semester credits to be admitted.
- A minimum of 24 credits is required of career-specific occupational specialty courses. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.
- 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].