Extended and International Operations

Through the activities of Extended and International Operations  the impact and reach of Ferris extends beyond the main campus,  an entrepreneurial view of business and curriculum development is cultivated, and support and direction is given to promote a global view for the entire Ferris community.

Ferris StatewideFerris Statewide
For those students that are rooted in their home communities too far from the main campus to commute, Ferris operates off-campus locations throughout the state, often partnering with the local community college. Currently totaling 19 sites, these locations deliver Ferris degree programs to students who would otherwise not have access to higher education. 		Ferris OnlineFerris Online
Delivering online degrees, certificates, and courses that help students balance their personal and professional lives with their desire to learn.
Office of International Education | Ferris State UniversityOffice of International Education
The work of the Office of International Education is to provide support to international students, coordinate Study Abroad and exchange programs, coordinate the Intensive English Program, facilitate an International Summer School, and sponsor programming that supports the University goal of becoming a globally diverse and aware community. 		Entrepreneurship Institute
The newest branch of Extended and International Operations, the Institute is building curriculum and programs that will cultivate a community of entrepreneurship within the student body. The Incubator, once operational, will provide support and a location for students as they build and test their entrepreneurial ideas.
College of Professional & Technological StudiesCollege of Professional and Technological Studies
Presently maturing into the University's academic program incubator, CPTS was first established in 1999 with the mission to develop academic programs that met the changing and expanding needs of Michigan's business, industry and the community at large. To date these include degrees in digital media, information security, industrial management, molecular diagnostics, and community college leadership. 		Conference & Professional ServicesConference and Professional Services
The CPS team provides conference design and development consultation services that include planning, strategy, and implementation. To help ensure that programs succeed, they assist with marketing and promotion, financial management, contracts, registration, site selection, facilities arrangements, on-site services, and evaluations.

EIO Administrative Operations
Supporting the activities of all branches of Extended and International Operations are staff that focus on human resources, marketing, promotion, and planning.  It is our goal to be a transparent organization, and with that in mind we share our planning documents and welcome feedback and suggestions.