Why Wayne State?
- Quality and reputation of the School of Business Administration's AACSB accredited programs.
- Convenience of courses that are scheduled at times and in locations that suit you.
- Maximized opportunities for new careers or career advancement.
- Working professionals as classmates: The majority of our MBA students are employed full time while attending school. Many of our undergraduate students are employed full time or part time while working toward their baccalaureate degrees.
- Enhanced placement opportunities: The School established its own Career Planning and Placement Office dedicated to serve business students and alumni. Major corporate recruiters hold regular "meet and greet" sessions on the campus, employers and students use the School's job posting and placement system at WayneBizCareers.com, assistance is provided for preparation of resumes and interviews.
What Makes Us Stand Out from All the Rest?
A Business Education that Works for You!
• Accreditation: Is it important to attend a school that is accredited? You bet it is! The Wayne State University School of Business Administration is fully accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business – the organization with the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
• Advisers Are Here for You: Beginning students can receive guidance from business school advisers from the start – making the transition from high school to college easier and more productive. Advisers can be consulted by anyone who may be interested in pursuing a degree as well as by undergraduate and graduate students already enrolled in the School.
• Business Honors Program: The Business Honors Program combines all the strengths that Wayne State University has to offer. The School strives to equip outstanding students with the analytical tools and interpersonal skills needed for careers of leadership in business and other professions. WSU’s School of Business Administration is designed to provide intellectual challenge and professional development for students with exceptional academic abilities and leadership skills.
• Career Planning and Placement Office: The SBA’s Career Planning and Placement Office is designed solely for students and alumni of the School. Employers post positions and students apply for jobs at our exclusive website. Join us at Career Day, Career Day Preps, On-Campus Interviews, and Meet & Greet opportunities with company representatives.
• Class Schedules to Suit Your Schedule: The School offers flexible class scheduling. Undergraduates can enroll in daytime and evening courses at the main campus in Detroit and at the Oakland Center in Farmington Hills. Evening MBA classes are conveniently scheduled at the Detroit campus, and evening and Saturday MBA classes are available at the Oakland Center. Our online options in the MBA program enable you to work at your own pace and wherever you are.
• Distinguished Faculty: Wayne State’s School of Business Administration has a distinguished group of nearly 60 full-time scholars. Adjunct faculty, who are local professionals, bring their real-world experience to the classroom.
• Earn Your Degree & Develop Your Career: At nearly every major corporation in metropolitan Detroit you’ll find Wayne State business school graduates. By earning your degree at WSU, you will join more than 30,000 successful alumni. The strength of this alumni network has earned Wayne State an exceptional reputation in the local business community and will be invaluable to you in job advancement, job seeking, or internship opportunities.
• Get Smart with B-Start: Our B-Start Program – aimed at talented, incoming freshmen – provides honors students with a four-year scholarship to the School of Business Administration and guaranteed admission to the MBA program.
• Live and Learn Together: New University residential dormitories house “Living and Learning Communities” expressly for business students.
• Networking: The School is a sponsor of the Detroit Economic Club – one of the nation’s leading platforms for debate. Students meet with guests prior to their speaking engagements and are recognized by the DEC president during meetings.
• Scholarships: More than $500,000 in scholarships are awarded annually to more than 100 outstanding business students.
• Student Organizations: Become involved in the School’s organizations. You will find many to suit your interests.
Among Our Former Students
Christine Cortez, Senior Vice President
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
George Johnson, Managing Director
George Johnson & Company
Jack Martin, Chief Financial Officer
US Department of Education
Anne Regling, Vice President and Controller
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Terry Reiley, President
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
Stephen Strome, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Handleman Company
Susan Unger, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
James Vandenberghe, Vice Chairman
Lear Corporation
Tom Wilson, President and Chief Executive Officer
Palace Sports and Entertainment