Why Ilitch School of Business?

Located in the heart of downtown Detroit, the Mike Ilitch School of Business is where you can flourish in sync with the city’s inspiring resurgence. Learn real-world skills nurtured in our cutting-edge courses and apply them in internships with Fortune 500 companies just down the street. We know you have the drive to succeed — let us help get you there.

From Ford Motor Co. to the Detroit Pistons, more than 800 employers partner with the Ilitch School of Business's Career Planning and Placement Office.

Our online and in-person master of business administration offers 13 concentrations to shape your M.B.A. and prepare you for the next step in your career.

Our global supply chain program is ranked in the top 25 by Gartner Research.

Explore our degrees and programs

Whether you want to learn in person or online, we've got you covered. Use our program finder to discover the right undergraduate, graduate or certificate program for your goals.

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The student experience

We understand your unique needs, from finding a sustainable work-study balance to connecting with business mentors. With the Ilitch School community, you can access academic resources and services that lead you to success.

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2018 and 2023 Ilitch School graduate, Joy Gope, smiles in a suit in front a blue backdrop for an indoor headshot
Joy Gope
'18, '23 M.B.A.

Growing up in Detroit, Joy Gope watched his immigrant parents work hard to build a better life in the U.S. It was their dedication that inspired him to become a first-generation college student. 

Joy Gope's story

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2022 business administration Ilitch School graduate, Nalani Renta-Villanueva, smiles for an indoor headshot
Nalani Renta-Villanueva
‘22 B.A. Business Administration

From Utica to Detroit, Nalani Renta-Villaneuva has been on a journey. What was once an inconvenience in high school, educational experience became something she strove and fought for, something she knew she needed. “I went from not really caring about school to being very into education,” admitted Renta-Villaneuva. “I knew I had so much potential. When the time finally came, going to college was definitely a find-yourself moment for me.”

Nalani Renta-Villanueva's story

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2020 and 2022 Ilitch School graduate, Kianna Mateen, stands and smiles for an indoor headshot
Kianna Mateen
‘20, ‘22 M.B.A.

Like many students in the Mike Ilitch School of Business, Kianna Mateen laid the groundwork for her career while she was still taking classes. And when she walked across the stage at commencement, she already knew what was next: Through a successful internship, Mateen was offered a position working for Ford Motor Co. as a buyer.

Kianna Mateen's story

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2021 Ilitch School MBA graduate, Simon Mourani, stands indoors and smiles for a headshot
Simon Mourani
‘20, ‘21 M.B.A.

Simon Mourani made the most of his time at Wayne State University by engaging with as many people and opportunities as possible — a skill that’s serving him well in his role as associate program manager of public affairs at DTE. In his role, which he started in July 2022, Mourani coordinates and leads community outreach events to enhance the brand, raise awareness of services and programs, and deliver a positive experience to customers on behalf of DTE.

Simon Mourani's story

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You belong here

At the Ilitch School, we are committed to training the next generation of business leaders. That’s why we are proud to be a part of the most diverse student body in Michigan and provide more than $700,000 in financial aid and scholarships to business students. Learn more about how you can become a part of our thriving community.

Startup Technology Pitch Competition
Startup Technology Pitch Competition

This annual competition is designed to promote innovation and entrepreneurship with a technology focus, across Wayne State University. Current WSU students of any major, enrolled either full-time or part-time, are invited to submit a technology pitch for this competition, which will be held Friday, March 28, 2025

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Ilitch School of Business faculty

Our 120+ full- and part-time  Ilitch School of Business professors are ready to take you to the next level. As accomplished researchers and seasoned business leaders, they know how to enrich your learning and sharpen your skills. See how their expertise can help shape your future.

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Abhijit Biswas
Distinguished Professor
Kmart Endowed Chair and Professor of Marketing
WSU Board of Governors Distinguished Faculty Fellow
Chair, Department of Marketing

Research 

  • Google Scholar profile
  • Consumer Perceptions of Price Promotion
  • Reference Prices
  • Low Price Guarantees
  • Partitioned Pricing
  • Source Credibility and Advertising Effectiveness
  • Consumer Decision Making and Regret
  • Consumer Irritation and Advertising Effectiveness

Teaching

  • Marketing Management
  • Marketing Research
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Marketing Theory
  • Experimental Methods 

View Abhijit Biswas's profile

a.biswas@wayne.edu

Azy Eftekhari
Assistant Professor of Teaching in Technology, Information Systems and Analytics
Tom Shohfi
Associate Professor of Finance