Detroit’s Business School
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Submit your application before January 16 to be considered for the Ilitch School's annual 25 Under 25 Awards! The application is open now so don't wait!
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.
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
