Why Choose Management?

In Ferris State's exceptionally strong Management program, you receive a well-rounded education in business operations and are trained in management skills. The curriculum gives you practical business knowledge, a social and economic perspective on your work and knowledge of leadership. This is gained through courses in leadership, project management, cross cultural business, negotiations, employment law and in any other business classes.

You will study under highly qualified faculty members who have extensive work experience. You are encouraged to participate in the Ferris internship program, earning University credit while gaining valuable real-world experience.

Get a Great Job

Capable, well-trained managers are consistently in demand nationwide. That's because business and industry depend on the creativity, productivity and leadership of managers to compete successfully in our global economy. Managers use their training, experience and imagination to solve problems. Increasingly, managers work with teams on cross-disciplinary projects while assuring that resources are being used effectively. They analyze data, set and achieve goals, assess results and help organizations adapt to change. Managers are the leaders in their organizations.

This challenging, fast-paced career offers prospects in banks, manufacturing, retailing, construction, hotels, investment companies, accounting firms, utilities, government and a myriad of other organizations. Graduates of the Ferris Management program are prepared to work in a variety of venues. They are immediately employable upon graduation.

Admission Requirements

Applicants are expected to meet 3 of the 4 criteria listed below in order to be placed directly into a College of Business bachelor/associate degree program. Any mitigating circumstances will be considered on an individual basis by the College of Business Dean’s Office.

Applicants not meeting the above criteria for direct admissions into a specific COB program, but still meeting Ferris State University admissions criteria, will be placed into the College of Business in the Pre-Business program until they meet the admission criteria for the program into which they desire entrance. Transfer student admission criteria can be found on the transfer student webpage.

Graduation Requirements

The Management program at Ferris leads to a bachelor of science degree. Graduation requires a minimum 2.0 GPA on core courses, in the major, and overall.

More Information

Management Department
119 South Street, BUS 212
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2284
Phone: (231) 591-2427
Email: MGMT@ferris.edu

The College of Business is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP.)
http://www.acbsp.org/p/st/ld/sid=s1_001