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 | No Equivalent or COM 201 or No Equivalent |
ENGL 150 | English 1 | 3 | ENG 101 |
ENGL 250 | English 2 | 3 | ENG 102 |
ENGL 311 or ENGL 321 or ENGL 325 |
Advanced Technical Writing or Advanced Composition or Advanced Business Writing |
3 | No Equivalent |
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
Ferris College: College of Business
Transfer School: Muskegon Community College
Consortium Eligible: Yes
Total Credits Required: 120-127
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 100A or MATH 109 - 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. A foreign language course is recommended.
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 or
ECON 202Principles of Microeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECON 102A or ECON 101A Varies Self and Society Elective 6 Varies
College Requirements
81-87 Credits Required
- Business Core Requirements
12 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course ACCT 201 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 ACC 201 STQM 260 Introduction to Statistics 3 MATH 115A MGMT 301 Applied Management 3 BUS 122 MKTG 321 Principles of Marketing 3 BUS 260 - Major Courses
57 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course ISIN 121 Digital Security Awareness 3 No Equivalent ISIN 200 Secure Digital Technologies 3 No Equivalent ISIN 209 Network Security 3 No Equivalent STQM 270 Introduction to Data Mining 3 No Equivalent ISIN 300 Link and Visual Analysis 3 No Equivalent ISIN 301 Data and Intelligence Competitive Theory 3 No Equivalent ISIN 306 Security Informatics 3 No Equivalent ISIN 308 Principles of Information Security 3 No Equivalent DFOR 310 Digital Forensics and Analysis 3 No Equivalent ISIN 312 Applications of Information Security 3 No Equivalent ISIN 317 Fraud Examination 3 No Equivalent PROJ 320 Project Management Fundamentals 3 No Equivalent ISIN 325 Database Security 3 No Equivalent STQM 360 Risk Analysis and Strategy 3 No Equivalent ISIN 380 Current Issues in Information Security and Intelligence 3 No Equivalent ISIN 409 Network Forensics and Analysis 3 No Equivalent ISIN 429 Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Security 3 No Equivalent ISIN 391 Information Security and Intelligence Internship 3 No Equivalent ISIN 499 Capstone Experience 3 No Equivalent
Concentration or Minor
12-18 Credits Required
A minimum of 12 credits is required, choose one of the following: 1) A prescribed concentration from within this section; 2) A custom concentration that can be developed with an advisor; 3) An advisor approved minor. It is important to note that all courses and concentrations may not be available at all campuses.- Digital Forensics and Penetration Testing Concentration (DFPN)
12 Credits Required. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course DFOR 315 Advanced Digital Forensics 3 No Equivalent ISIN 335 Penetration Testing and Cloud Security 3 No Equivalent ISIN 430 Penetration Testing and Mobile Security 3 No Equivalent DFOR 454 CyberSec Incident Response 3 No Equivalent - Data Mining Concentration (DTMN) (Available at the Big Rapids Campus Only)
12 Credits Required. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course STQM 322 Inferential Statistics 3 No Equivalent ISIN 335 Penetration Testing and Cloud Security 3 No Equivalent STQM 342 Data Mining Tools 3 No Equivalent Varies Directed Elective (Advisor Approval) 3 No Equivalent - Foreign Language Concentration (FRL)
12 Credits Required. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Varies Varies (Advisor Approval) 12 Varies - Custom Concentration (CUST)
12 Credits Required. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Varies Varies (Advisor Approval) 12 Varies - Minor
18 Credits Required. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Varies Varies (Advisor Approval) 18 Varies
Program Contact Information
College of Business
Accountancy, Finance, & Info Systems Department
(231) 591-2434
[email protected]
Ferris Statewide - Muskegon Community College
(616) 451-4777
[email protected]
Ferris Online
(231) 591-2340
[email protected]
Admission Requirements
New Student Admission Requirements
- Minimum 3.00 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- Minimum Composite ACT score of 22 and ACT Math score of 22 or SAT Math score of 550.
- All students applying for admission to the Information Security and Intelligence program
will have to submit a 750 to 1,000 word essay that addresses the following:
- Who they are and why they desire admission to the Information Security and Intelligence program.
- A description of a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution, or experience.
- A description of someone that influenced them and why.
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- Combined college or university GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended.
- GPA is based on completion of 24 credit hours or more.
- Completion of the transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s MATH 115 with a grade of C or higher or have either a minimum ACT Math score of 22 or SAT Math score of 550.
- All students applying for admission to the Information Security and Intelligence program
will have to submit a 750 to 1,000 word essay that addresses the following:
- Who they are and why they desire admission to the Information Security and Intelligence program.
- A description of a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution, or experience.
- A description of someone that influenced them and why.
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].