| Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 121 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 | COM 101 |
| ENGL 150 | English 1 | 3 | ENG 110 |
| ENGL 211 or ENGL 250 |
Industrial and Career Writing or English 2 | 3 | ENG 112 or ENGL 127 or BUS 160 or ENG 111 or ENG 160 |
| ENGL 325 | Advanced Business Writing | 3 | No Equivalent |
Ferris Program: PGA Golf Management
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
Ferris College: College of Business
Transfer School: Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Consortium Eligible: No
Total Credits Required: 120-122
Catalog Year: 2024-2025
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
Ferris College: College of Business
Transfer School: Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Consortium Eligible: No
Total Credits Required: 120-122
Catalog Year: 2024-2025
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 099 - 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 BIOL 114 Biology and Turfgrass Maintenance 4 No Equivalent Varies Natural Sciences Electives 2 Varies - Culture Competency
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 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, have at least one 200 level or higher course.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course PSYC 150 Introduction to Psychology 3 PSY 150 ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3 ECO 202 ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECO 201
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 101 or
ACC 109ACCT 202 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 102 STQM 260 Introduction to Statistics 3 MATH 216 or MATH 220 or MATH 245 MGMT 301 Applied Management 3 No Equivalent BLAW 321 Contracts and Sales 3 No Equivalent MKTG 321 Principles of Marketing 3 BUS 105 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
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 PGMG 101 Orientation to Professional Golf Management 2 No Equivalent PGMG 192 Professional Golf Management Internship 1 2 No Equivalent PGMG 210 Level 1 Facility Management 3 No Equivalent PGMG 211 Level 1 Teaching and Coaching 3 No Equivalent PGMG 292 Professional Golf Management Internship 2 2 No Equivalent PGMG 310 Level 2 Facility Management 3 No Equivalent PGMG 311 Level 2 Teaching and Coaching 3 No Equivalent HSMG 312 Private Club Management 3 No Equivalent PGMG 392 Professional Golf Management Internship 3 2 No Equivalent PGMG 410 Level 3 Facility Management 3 No Equivalent PGMG 411 Level 3 Teaching and Coaching 3 No Equivalent PGMG 492 Professional Golf Management Internship 4 2 No Equivalent PGMG 493 Professional Golf Management Internship 5 2 No Equivalent - Computer Literacy
This requirement can be met with a competency exam or Microsoft Certification with elective courses to replace the 3 credits required. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Choose 1 of 2 Options
ISYS 103 + ISYS 104Word and Presentation Applications + Spreadsheet and Integration Applications 1 + 2 No Equivalent Choose 1 of 2 Options
ISYS 105Introduction to Micro Systems and Software 3 BUS 103 - Related Course
3 Credits Required. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Choose 1 of 3
MKTG 231Professional Selling 3 BUS 208 Choose 1 of 3
MKTG 337Principles of Commerce 3 No Equivalent Choose 1 of 3
Mgmt 373Human Resource Management 3 BUS 203
Concentration
12 Credits Required (Advisor Approval)
Choose One Concentration. A minimum of 12 credits is required, choose one of the following:
1. One of the two concentrations; these courses are not used to calculate the major
2.00 GPA.
2. A College of Business approved certificate; these courses are not used to calculate
the major 2.00 GPA.
- PGA Specialized Concentration (PGSZ)
A total of 12 credits is required with no more than 50 percent of the concentration credits overlapping with courses that are in the program/major. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Varies Industry Specific Electives (Advisor Approval) 12 Varies - PGA Marketing Concentration (PGMK)
A total of 12 credits is required with no more than 50 percent of the concentration credits overlapping with courses that are in the program/major. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course PREL 240 Public Relations Principles 3 No Equivalent AIMC 300 Principles of Advertising/ Integrated Marketing Communication 3 No Equivalent Varies Marketing Electives (Advisor Approval) 6 Varies - College of Business Approved Certificate
These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Varies Industry Specific Electives
(Advisor Approval)12 Varies
Program Contact Information
College of Business
Marketing
(231) 591-2426
[email protected]
Ferris Statewide - Kalamazoo Valley Community College
(269) 782-1214
[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.
- 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].