Undergraduate admissions

Your path to the Mike Ilitch School of Business

Begin your journey with Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business as an undergraduate student. We're here to help you earn a top-tier business degree in a supportive and engaging atmosphere while empowering you to reach your full potential. Our coursework paired with real-world experiences will equip you with the knowledge, skills and networks essential for a thriving career in the dynamic world of business.

Review undergraduate admission requirements during the application process, and discover unique opportunities for involvement. At the Ilitch School, we'll guide you every step of the way, helping shape a future that enhances your passions.

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Wayne State Ilitch School undergraduate admissions process

Interested in joining the Ilitch School of Business? Get started by applying to Wayne State University and reviewing our application checklist and deadlines.
While completing the Wayne State online application, you must declare your Ilitch School business major. You can choose to earn either a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in business administration before selecting your major of choice. The B.A. has a foreign language requirement, while the B.S. does not.

Explore our academic programs to prepare for your selection:
You are automatically admitted to the Mike Ilitch School of Business if you declare a business major on your WSU application and are accepted. You can change the major you selected at the time of application by contacting an advisor and submitting the business major declaration form.
Browse academic minors at the Ilitch School for non-business and business majors.

Business minor

If you decide to apply to Wayne State as a non-business major, our business minor allows you to expand your knowledge of important business concepts that you can apply to your career, regardless of your chosen field. Gain practical skills in accounting, finance, management and marketing for a competitive edge in the job search.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor

Both undergraduate business and non-business students may earn a minor in entrepreneurship and innovation. This minor will provide WSU students with specialized knowledge, skills and experience to develop and launch startup ventures or social impact ventures. The program will introduce innovative business thinking, creation and growth strategies, by offering dynamic courses, networking and industry learning experiences.

Law minor

Wayne State’s law minor brings together the Mike Ilitch School of Business and the Law School in a collaborative effort, allowing you to benefit from the strengths of two top departments at WSU. Learn from experienced professors to apply legal practices and issues to your business major.

Find your student type

See Wayne State business undergraduate admission requirements based on your student type.

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First-year student

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Transfer students

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International students

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First-year interest groups

First-year interest groups (FIG) bring together undergraduate students with similar interests or academic goals to create learning communities and simplify course registration through block scheduling, a combination of courses that share a specific theme. You can sign up for a FIG at first-year student orientation.

Learn more about first-year interest groups

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Irvin D. Reid Honors College

The Wayne State Irvin D. Reid Honors College gives high-achieving undergraduate students the opportunity to join a vibrant academic community. Honors classes are challenging and creative, blending different subjects with undergraduate research, community engagement and career exploration.

Explore the Irvin D. Reid Honors College

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