Business Administration - Aviation

New Student Admission Requirements

2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)

• SAT Scores Two of the Three Criteria:

1. ERW SAT score of 450 or higher.
2. Math SAT score of 500 or higher. Placement in MATH 109 or MATH 110 will be considered (Math SAT score of 480 or higher).
3. Composite SAT of 900 or higher.

• ACT Scores Two of the Three Criteria:

1. English ACT score of 16 or higher.
2. Math ACT score of 19 or higher.
3. Reading ACT score of 19 or higher.

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

• Combined college or university GPA of 2.35 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended. GPA based on completion of 12 credit hours or more.
• The degree completion program at a statewide and online location requires 48 transferable semester credits to be admitted.
• Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University's ENGL 150 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require an English ACT score of 16 or higher; or ERW SAT score of 450 or higher; or English Accuplacer score of 6 or higher.
• Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University's MATH 114 or MATH 115 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would requirea Math ACT score of 19 or higher; Math SAT of 500 or higher; or Math Accuplacer scores: Elementary Algebra score 75 or higher and College Level Math 0 to 49.

Business Core Requirements - 30 Credits Required

These courses are used to calculate the core 2.00 GPA requirement.

• ACCT 201 - Princ. of Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
• ACCT 202 - Princ of Managerial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
• STQM 260 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 3
• MGMT 301 - Applied Management Credit Hours: 3
• BLAW 321 - Contracts and Sales Credit Hours: 3
• MKTG 321 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3
• MGMT 370 - Quality-Operations Mgmt Credit Hours: 3
• FINC 322 - Financial Management 1 Credit Hours: 3
• ISYS 321 - Business Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
• BUSN 499 - Integrating Experience Credit Hours: 3

Major Courses - 12 Credits Required

These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.

• MGMT 302 - Team Dynamics - Org Behavior Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose 1 of 2

• INTB 310 - International Business Systems Credit Hours: 3
• INTB 335 - Cross-Cultural Business Credit Hours: 3

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• MGMT 373 - Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3
• MGMT 488 - Adv Management Cases-Problems Credit Hours: 3

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Aviation - 45 Credits Required

Flight Technology from Northwestern Michigan College/Occupational Specialty and Career Pilot Requirements

These courses are taken at Northwestern Michigan College as part of the Aviation Flight degree. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.

Notes

• Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
• The prerequisite for ISYS 321 includes ISYS 105. ISYS 105, whether taken at Ferris or transferred in, must not be greater than 10 years old. Students that have completed the course longer than 10 years ago, are able to earn course credit for ISYS 105 through successful completion of the Microsoft MOS certification.
• Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

First Year Seminar Requirements (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - Credit Required Met in Associate

All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy

University General Education Requirements - 42 to 43 Credits Required

Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor's degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

• COMM 121 - Fundamentals-Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose 1 of 2

• ENGL 211 - Industrial and Career Writing Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3

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• ENGL 325 - Advanced Business Writing Credit Hours: 3

Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

Students must substitute General Education elective credits for MATH 114 or MATH 115 if their Math ACT score is 24 or higher or their SAT score is 580 or higher.

• Choose 1 of 5

• MATH 114 - Quantitative Reason for Pro 2 Credit Hours: 4
• MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
• Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher
• Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher
• Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher

Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required

Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course.

Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and have no more than 5 credits from Cultural Competency Activities.

Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course.

• ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
• ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3

United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required

If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.

Global Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required

If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.

Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements

If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.

• MKTG 321 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3  (Met in College Requirements)
• MKTG 499 - Marketing Strategy (Capstone) Credit Hours: 3  (Met in College Requirements)

Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements

If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.

• MKTG 321 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3  (Met in College Requirements)
• BUSN 499 - Integrating Experience Credit Hours: 3  (Met in College Requirements)

Additional General Education Requirements - 3 Credits Required

These courses are additional General Education courses to meet the requirements for this specific program. Business Administration - Aviation Option degree students must complete 42 General Education credits to meet College of Business and University Requirements.

• COMM 336 - Tech and Prof Presentation Credit Hours: 3