Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
---|---|---|---|
COMM 121 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 | COM 1600 |
ENGL 150 | English 1 | 3 | ENG 1510 |
ENGL 250 | English 2 | 3 | ENG 1520 |
ENGL 325 | Advanced Business Writing | 3 | No Equivalent |
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
Ferris College: College of Business
Transfer School: Oakland Community College
Consortium Eligible: Yes
Total Credits Required: 120-122
Catalog Year: 2023-2024
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 MAT 1525 or
MAT 1150 - 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 2620 ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECO 2610 PSYC 150 Introduction to Psychology 3 PSY 2510
College Requirements
81-82 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 1810 ACCT 202 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 1820 STQM 260 Introduction to Statistics 3 MAT 1580 MGMT 301 Applied Management 3 BUS 2530 BLAW 301 Legal Environment of Business 3 No Equivalent MKTG 321 Principles of Marketing 3 BUS 2640 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 major 2.50 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course DSGN 100 or
GCOM 131 or
DSGN 224Design Foundations or
Building Professional Digital Documents or
Web Design and Planning3 No Equivalent JRNL 121 Writing for Mass Media 3 No Equivalent PREL 201 Public Relations Seminar 3 No Equivalent PREL 240 Public Relations Principles 3 No Equivalent PREL 341 Public Relations Tactics 3 No Equivalent PREL 360 Reputation Management and Crisis Control 3 No Equivalent AIMC 370 Social Media and Content Marketing 3 No Equivalent MKTG 425 Marketing Research 3 No Equivalent PREL 440 Public Relations Strategy 3 No Equivalent PREL 455 Public Relations Campaigns 3 No Equivalent PREL 491 Public Relations Internship 3 No Equivalent - Additional Requirements
6 Credits Required. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course ISYS 105 Introduction to Microcomputer Systems and Software 3 CIS 1050 SOCY 121 or
ANTH 122Introductory Sociology or
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3 SOC 2510 or
ANT 1540
Concentration
12-13 Credits Required (Advisor Approval)
Choose One Concentration- Employee Relations Concentration (EMRL)
12 Credits Required. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course MGMT 373 Human Resource Management 3 BUS 2800 MGMT 375 Negotiations 3 No Equivalent MGMT 385 Recruitment and Selection 3 No Equivalent Varies Employee Relations Directed Elective (Advisor Approval) 3 Varies - Investor Relations Concentration (INRL)
12 Credits Required. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course FINC 300 Mathematics and Finance 3 No Equivalent FINC 312 Financial Markets and Institutions 3 No Equivalent FINC 323 Financial Management 2 3 No Equivalent Varies Finance Directed Elective (Advisor Approval) 3 Varies - Marketing Promotions Concentration (MKPR)
12 Credits Required. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course MKTG 231 Professional Selling 3 BUS 2640 AIMC 300 Principals of Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications 3 BUS 2600 MKTG 322 Consumer Behavior 3 No Equivalent Varies Marketing Promotions Directed Elective (Advisor Approval) 3 Varies - Media Relations Concentration (MDRL)
13 Credits Required. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course TDMP 243 Field Production 3 No Equivalent TDMP 326 Script Writing 3 No Equivalent JRNL 328 Feature and Opinion Writing 3 No Equivalent ENGL 411 Professional and Technical Communication 4 No Equivalent - Public Relations Concentration (PURE)
12 Credits Required. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Varies Public Relations Directed Electives (Advisor Approval) 12 Varies
Program Contact Information
College of Business
Marketing
(231) 591-2426
[email protected]
Ferris Statewide - Oakland Community College
(586) 263-6773
[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].