Accelerated M.B.A. now open to Finance and Global Supply Chain Management majors

Highly qualified Mike Ilitch School of Business Finance and Global Supply Chain Management majors can now participate in the Accelerated Graduate Enrollment (AGRADE) Program, which can lessen the time and cost of earning an M.B.A. at Wayne State. The program opened to Information Systems Management and Management majors in fall 2015.

AGRADE students can apply up to 12 credits from an approved list of courses toward both their undergraduate and M.B.A. degrees, saving as much as one-third off the total cost of a WSU graduate business program. Juniors and seniors who meet the requirements below can begin the program during the semester in which they will achieve 90 credits. 

AGRADE benefits

  • Start earning your M.B.A. while completing your bachelor's degree
  • Earn graduate credits at undergraduate tuition rates
  • Apply up to 12 credits of 7000- and 8000-level courses as dual credit for undergraduate and M.B.A. programs
  • Option to move immediately to the M.B.A. program or rejoin the program later
  • Earn both your bachelor's and master's degrees in as little as five years

AGRADE requirements

  • Undergraduate major in Finance, Information Systems Management, Global Supply Chain Management or Management
  • Junior or senior standing (~90 credits earned)
  • Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Major GPA of 3.6 or higher
  • Meet with undergraduate and graduate advisors to discuss program requirements
  • Complete the WSU Graduate School application online and Dual Credit Enrollment Form

To learn more about AGRADE, contact the WSU School of Business Office of Undergraduate Student Programs at businessinfo@wayne.edu or 313-577-4505.

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