The College of Business’s graduate and undergraduate degree programs are accredited by AACSB-International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB-International is the premier accreditation body for business schools world-wide.
Our vision is to be the business school of choice for metropolitan Detroit.
Our mission is to transform lives and enable fulfilling careers through exceptional business education, address problems to strengthen business prosperity and economic sustainability, and cultivate relationships in service of stakeholder communities.
We value student access and success, thought leadership, educational excellence, community connections, inclusivity, and positive societal impact.
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program is a professionally oriented program that develops the diversified competencies called for in the management of a modern business enterprise. BBA students can major in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, General Business, Human Resource Management, Information Systems Management, Marketing, Small Business Management, and Supply Chain Management. The program is designed to impart the relevant knowledge, competencies, and skills demanded to manage and lead modern public and private organizations.
BBA Program Learning Goals
All freshman and transfer students are admitted directly to the BBA Program in the College of Business.
BBA Math Requirement
Appropriate and timely sequencing of the required math courses is critical for progression through the coursework in the BBA program. Students entering as freshmen are required to have completed math through college algebra or pre-calculus (MATH 104/1040 or MATH 105 or their equivalents) by the end of their sophomore year. Freshmen are required to take the math placement exam prior to their first term of enrollment and begin their math courses in their first term of enrollment. Transfer students without transfer credit for College Algebra, Precalculus, Finite Mathematics, and/or Calculus will be required to take the math placement exam and elect the appropriate math course in their first term of enrollment.
A transfer student seeking the BBA degree must have a minimum transfer GPA of 2.50. The minimum number of hours at UM and in the College of Business as stated in the section on BBA Degree Requirements must also be earned. The UM-Dearborn Undergraduate Admissions Office provides local community colleges with equivalency tables. These tables should be consulted when planning course scheduling.
Students who plan to transfer to the BBA program at UM-Dearborn after completing two academic years of course work should plan to complete most of the General Education requirements (Dearborn Discovery Core) prior to transfer. Please refer to the University's DDC website for complete information regarding general education requirements. Transfer students may fulfill the general education requirements with the Dearborn Discovery Core or in part with the completion of the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). Please contact an advisor for information.
Students may transfer to UM-Dearborn any undergraduate courses earned at accredited institutions with a grade of C or better. Students must earn at least 30 credits toward their degree program in courses taken at UM-Dearborn, and must also meet all requirements of the BBA program.
Refer to this topic under Admissions in the General Information section of this Catalog.
The College of Business has articulation agreements with Henry Ford College, Macomb Community College, Oakland Community College, and Schoolcraft College. Please refer to the University's website for information.
The BBA degree will be granted to those students who meet the following requirements:
Satisfactory completion of at least 120 hours of college-level work distributed as follows:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Discovery Core requirements 1 | 13-46 | |
| BBA Foundation requirements | 29 | |
| Critical Thinking requirement | 3 | |
| BBA Core requirements | 37-38 | |
| Major requirements | 18-21 | |
Transfer students may fulfill the general education requirements with the Dearborn Discovery Core or in part with the completion of the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). Please contact an advisor for information.
Electives to meet the minimum 120 credits for graduation will vary student to student. Courses may count for more than one area requirement. A minimum of 27 hours of the BBA Core and a minimum of 15 hours in the major (12 hours for General Business) must be completed in the College of Business at UM-Dearborn. Students must complete their final 30 credits consecutively at UM-Dearborn. If a required course for graduation is not offered, and an appropriate substitution cannot be found, students may petition their college's Academic Standards Committee for an exception to this policy. Students may also petition for an exception to participate in a study abroad program. Once admitted, the following business courses must be completed at UM-Dearborn: OM 300, DS 301, BA 300, FIN 401, and BPS 451. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor regularly to ensure a timely graduation.
Courses that satisfy the Dearborn Discovery Core may also apply towards specific BBA requirements. Please refer to the General Information section of this Catalog for requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum grade of C is required for each of the ten foundation courses. | ||
| BA 100 | College of Business Foundation | 1 |
| ACC 298 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 299 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ISM 120 | Bus Prob Solving w/ Comp Apps | 3 |
| COMP 105 | Writing & Rhetoric I | 3 |
| COMP 280 | Business Writing & Rhetoric | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Prin: Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Prin: Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 104 | College Algebra | 4 |
| or MATH 1040 | College Algebra with Studio | |
| or MATH 105 | Pre-Calculus | |
| DS 301 | Introductory Business Statistics using Excel | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 29 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 233 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BA 300 | Career Planning and Development | 1 |
| BA 320 | Project Management and Leadership Skills | 3 |
| BA 330 | Managerial Communication | 3 |
| BA 400 | Corporate Responsibility | 3 |
| BE 401 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| BPS 451 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| DS 302 | Advanced Business Statistics | 3 |
| FIN 401 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| Select one: | 3-4 | |
| ISM 310 | Info Systems in Management | 3 |
| Accounting Information Systems and Accounting Info Sys Lab 1 | ||
| LE 253 | Business Law | 3 |
| MKT 352 | Mktg Principles and Policies | 3 |
| OB 354 | Behavior in Organizations | 3 |
| OM 300 | Intro to Operations Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 37-38 | |
ACC 380/ACC 381 is a requirement for students pursuing an Accounting major. Finance majors may elect either ISM 310 or ACC 380/381. All other majors must elect ISM 310.
All BBA students must declare and fulfill the requirements for a major in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, General Business, Human Resource Management, Information Systems Management, Marketing, Small Business Management, or Supply Chain Management.
Note: A minimum of 15 hours in the major (12 hours in the General Business major) must be completed in the College of Business at UM-Dearborn. Only one independent study can be applied toward the General Business, Marketing, and Human Resource Management majors. Marketing majors may do more than one if they are iLabs related.
Students pursuing any degree may wish to complement their academic program with a minor. A list of available minors and requirements are available on the minors section of the academics tab. A minimum of 9 hours in the minor must be completed in the College of Business at UM-Dearborn.
Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn the BBA degree. Elective credits are the non-specific credits each students needs to reach degree completion. College-level courses in any discipline which bear UM-Dearborn or transferable academic credit can apply. A maximum of 6 credits of College of Business internships (BI 350, etc.) may also apply. Additive credit courses do not carry college-level credit toward program. Courses below the 100 level are additive credit.
Frédéric Brunel, PhD, Dean
Claudia Kocher, PhD, Associate Dean
Lee Freeman, PhD, Associate Dean
Tim Davis, MBA, Assistant Dean
Michael Kamen, PhD, Assistant Dean
Kevin Kobelsky, Chair, Associate Professor, Accounting and Finance
Young Ro, Chair, Professor, Information Systems and Operations Management
Crystal Scott, Chair, Associate Professor, Management and Marketing Studies
Kelly Brock, Academic Program Director, Undergraduate Student Services
Justin Recio, Academic Program Director, Graduate Student Services
Tuere Wheeler, Director, Business Career Center
Bayou, Mohamed E., PhD, Professor Emeritus of Accounting
Blatz Jr., Robert, JD, LLM, Professor Emeritus of Taxation
Bublitz, Bruce, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Accounting
Callahan, Thomas J., PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Organizational Behavior
Foran, Michael, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Accounting
Fricke, Cedric V., PhD, Professor Emeritus of Business Administration
Kumar, Kamalesh, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Strategic Management
Lev, Benjamin, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Operations Research
Philipich, Kirk, DBA, Associate Professor Emeritus of Accounting
Steel, Robert, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Organizational Behavior
Streeter, Victor J., PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Management Information Systems
Waissi, Gary, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Operations Research
Baker, Susan, MBA, University of Michigan, Lecturer
Cai, Kelly N., PhD, University of Houston, Professor
Graybeal, Patty, PhD, Virginia Tech University, Lecturer
Jin, Shunyao (Cynthia), PhD, Michigan State University, Assistant Professor
Kent, Richard, PhD, University of Queensland, Associate Professor
Kobelsky, Kevin, PhD, University of California, Associate Professor
Kocher, Claudia, PhD, Michigan State University, Associate Professor
Kong, Jing, PhD, Michigan State University, Assistant Professor
Lee, Hei Wai, PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Professor
Miranda, Maria (Mercedes), PhD, University of New Orleans, Lecturer
Molesky, Michael, JD, Thomas M Cooley Law School, Lecturer
Redding, Lee, PhD, Princeton University, Associate Professor
Singh, Vivek, PhD, Virginia Technological University, Professor
Tuncez, Ahmet, PhD, Texas A&M, Lecturer
Valero, Magali, PhD, Arizona State University, Associate Professor
Vlisides, Nicholas, MBA, Wayne State University, Lecturer
Xie, Alice, PhD, Syracuse University, Associate Professor
Chandra, Charu, PhD, Arizona State University, Professor
Chen, Yi-Su, PhD, Boston College, Associate Professor
Freeman, Lee, PhD, Indiana University, Professor
Fu, Wayne, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology, Associate Professor
Guo, Yi (Maggie), PhD, Texas A M, Professor
He, Jun, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Associate Professor
Kaufman, David, PhD, University of Michigan, Associate Professor
Klein, Barbara D., PhD, University of Minnesota, Professor
Liu, Zhixin (Jason), PhD, Ohio State University, Professor
Majeske, Katherine, MBA, University of Michigan, Lecturer
McCarthy, Michael, M.S.A. Central Michigan University, Lecturer
Ro, Young, PhD, University of Michigan, Professor
Statt, Anne-Louise, PhD, Princeton University, Lecturer
Su, Hung-Chung, PhD, University of Minnesota, Professor
Urbaczewski, Lise, MS, Eastern Michigan University, Lecturer
Xu, Feng, PhD, Mississippi State University, Assistant Professor
Ahuvia, Aaron, PhD, Northwestern University, Professor
Ames, Justin, PhD, Case Western Reserve University, Assistant Professor
Botha, Helet, PhD, University of Virginia, Assistant Professor
Brunel, Frederic, PhD, University of Washington, Professor
Cao, Yinyin, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Assistant Professor
Coon, Jennifer, MA, Eastern Michigan University, Lecturer
Fischer, Christine, MA, Eastern Michigan University, Lecturer
Harris, Marcus, DBA, Lawrence Technological University, Lecturer
Hong, Yeong-Hyun, PhD, University of Alabama, Assistant Professor
Izberk-Bilgin, Elif, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago, Professor
Keyes, Patrick, MBA, Central Michigan University, Lecturer
Lee, Junghyun (Jessie), PhD, George Washington University, Associate Professor
Molloy, Janice, PhD, Ohio State University, Associate Professor
Ryan, Patrick, Doctorate BA, SDA Bocconi, Lecturer
Sarkar, Mainak, PhD, ESSEC Business School, Assistant Professor
Scott, Crystal, PhD, Pennsylvania State University, Associate Professor
Smrt, Diana, PhD, Southern Illinois University, Lecturer
The College of Business Bloomberg Finance Lab allows students to analyze a vast amount of real-time market data and even earn their Bloomberg Market Concepts certification. Several courses in Finance and other fields use the Bloomberg Finance Lab as part of the course instruction. This includes especially the Investment Fund Management course, FIN 457, which allows students to manage an investment fund with real money. Students may also access the Bloomberg Finance Lab on their own during open lab hours.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Office of Engagement and Impact, iLabs, is housed within the College of Business. iLabs is dedicated to advancing the understanding of corporate, entrepreneurial, and institutional innovation and its impact on economic development. Since 2006, students have worked on iLabs projects for academic credit, including the College of Business Experiential Education Study, the eCities Project, and the College of Business Marketing Strategy Initiative.
Students can participate in the 3-credit iLabs independent study as student researchers, gaining valuable skills such as time management, communication, project management, and collaboration. Similar to an internship, students can expect to manage and complete real-world projects for a University or an external client. Projects are conducted every semester, and both graduate and undergraduate students from all majors can apply to participate. If accepted into an iLabs program, students may be able to elect up to 3 credits of iLabs coursework toward their program electives or the Marketing concentration with the approval of the appropriate faculty and COB Undergraduate Student Services.
The Business Career Center, working in partnership with other career-support offices, offers College of Business students a full-range of career-support services, including assistance with internship and full-time placement, career counseling, interview skills, and opportunities to meet and network with corporate recruiters and hiring managers.
College of Business students who have secured an internship may choose to use their internship for academic credit. Eligibility is determined by reviewing your curriculum with your academic advisor to ensure that you have the appropriate credits available. Once this is determined, an intake appointment with a member of the Business Career Center is required to complete the process. Enrollment for any Business Internship (BI) course must be approved by the Business Career Center.
The following policies apply to students who participate in the internship program:
Students enrolled in BI 350, BI 450, or BI 470 are considered to be full-time by the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Students enrolled in these courses must get permission from the Internship office to elect up to two additional courses while on internship.
Students enrolled in BI 355, BI 455, or BI 475 are considered to be part-time by the University of Michigan-Dearborn and are expected to manage their overall course load in a manner that is consistent with the employer’s needs and the needs of the student.
Up to six credit hours of Business Internship coursework can be applied to the elective options in the BBA program. Internships are available in all College of Business major disciplines.
For additional information regarding Business Career Center programs, please visit the Business Career Center website.
The Mitchell Business Communication Lab at the College of Business provides Business Communication Consultation to help students further develop their written and oral presentation skills enhancing their professional presence. Business Communication consultants are available to work with students one-on-one, or with a small group, to help students develop communications for class assignments.
For additional information, please visit the Mitchell Business Communication Lab website.
The Dean's List is compiled after each fall, winter, and summer term. Students are honored by inclusion in the Dean's List if they meet two conditions:
Beta Gamma Sigma is the national honor society for business schools accredited by AACSB International. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is one of the highest scholastic honors that a student in the BBA program can achieve. It is based on outstanding scholastic achievement as measured by overall grade point average. Invitation for membership to Beta Gamma Sigma is extended to qualified BBA juniors, seniors, and graduate students in the Winter semester.
Every year, an honor scholar from each major may be selected and recognized at the Annual Honors Convocation. Selection is made by the College of Business’s Scholarship Committee based on the students’ GPA (both cumulative and major GPA) and achievement of 90 credit hours or more toward degree.
Three Dean's Medallion awards are selected for each of the fall and winter. The students are selected by the College of Business leadership based on their academic achievements as well as their engagement outside the classroom. The fall awardee is selected from students who will graduate in August and those who will graduate in December. The winter awardee is selected from students who will graduate in April/May. As with the other colleges, the three COB Dean's Medallion students are subsequently nominated for the Chancellor's Medallion.
Students who are degree candidates in Business and have obtained a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 but less than 3.79 are recommended for graduation "With Distinction." Such distinctions are noted on the transcript and diploma.
Students who are degree candidates in Business and have obtained a cumulative GPA of at least 3.80 are recommended for graduation "With High Distinction." Such distinctions are noted on the transcript and diploma.