Undergraduate students complete a strategic core curriculum designed to build a strong, well-rounded foundation in business. The program includes coursework in writing, mathematics, integrative studies, business fundamentals, and functional fields, along with electives that support students’ individual goals. A key component of the curriculum is the major field of concentration, which allows students to develop depth in an area of interest. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic and career advisors to explore opportunities in education abroad, internships, community service, leadership development, and co-curricular experiences that align with their personal and professional aspirations.
Admission to the College
Admission to the Broad College of Business and a specific major provides access to enroll in certain courses required for the major. Enrollment in the Broad College of Business is limited, and admission to the College is competitive.
Direct Admission for First-Year Students
Direct admission to the Broad College of Business is only offered to first-year students who are entering MSU in the fall semester. Students who matriculate in the spring or summer semester are not eligible for direct admission.
High school seniors are offered the opportunity to enter the Broad College of. To be considered for Direct Admission, applicants must:
- Be admitted to Michigan State University as a first-year student matriculating in the fall semester.
- List one of the following majors as the intended major when applying to MSU: accounting, finance, management, human resource management, marketing, supply chain management.
First-year students who are directly admitted to the Broad College designate their major preference as Business-Admitted. To maintain admission to the Broad College and be admitted to a degree-granting major, a direct admit student must meet academic requirements no later than the end of a student's 3rd semester at MSU. The Broad College’s Undergraduate Academic Services (UAS) unit maintains the requirement list and monitors student records for completion.
Direct Admission for Transfer Students
Incoming transfer students are offered the opportunity to enter the Broad College of Business. To be considered for Transfer Admission, applicants must:
- Be admissible to Michigan State University.
- List one of the following majors as the intended major when applying to MSU: accounting, finance, management, human resource management, marketing, supply chain management.
- Meet the same academic criteria as students applying for secondary admission.
Competitive grade-point averages will be required. Undergraduate Academic Services will maintain and publish current standards. Admitted transfer students will enter with the Business-Admitted major designation, and be admitted to the Broad College degree-granting major of their choice during the Broad College’s New Student Orientation.
Secondary Admission for Current MSU Students
Current MSU students must apply for Broad College in a fall or spring semester.
Admission is a holistic process that is based primarily on the cumulative grade-point average and grades in the pre-core courses listed below. Nonacademic factors and experiences will also be considered.
Students seeking admission should contact the Eli Broad College Undergraduate Academic Services.
Minimum criteria for admission to the college are:
- Completion of 28 credits.
- Completion of the following pre-core courses for credit which will be used to calculate a student's precure grade-point average.:
- Statistics 200 or approved substitution.
- University's Tier I writing requirement. One course from WRA 101, WRA 195H, LB 133, MC 111, MC 112, or RCAH 111.
- Economics 201 and 202.
Admission to Hospitality Business
For information about the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Hospitality Business, refer to the statement on The School of Hospitality Business.
Academic Standards and Policies
A Policy Statement for Undergraduate Students is shared with each student with the notice of admission to the college and is available on the Broad College Web site. Each student is responsible for knowing and adhering to these college policies.
The student's academic advisor plays a major role in helping a student develop an academic progression plan. Students are encouraged to discuss the major field of concentration requirements with their faculty. It is important for each student to take a proactive approach in selecting the area of concentration. At the onset of the senior year, students are advised to visit the Undergraduate Academic Services office for a careful review of their progress, and to plan a program for their senior year. Responsibility for meeting graduation requirements rests with the student.
Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree
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The University requirements for bachelor's degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of the catalog. |
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The completion of Mathematics 103 and Statistics 200, 201, or 315 [referenced in item 2. a. below] may also satisfy the University mathematics requirement. |
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The requirements for the BUSINESS CORE PROGRAM that consists of (60 or 61 credits): |
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All of the following courses (16 or 17 credits): |
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Introduction to Microeconomics |
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Introduction to Macroeconomics |
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College Algebra |
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Statistical Methods |
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Statistical Methods |
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Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Business |
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Writing as Inquiry |
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Students who place into Statistics 200, 201, or 315 on the mathematics placement test and who complete Statistics 200, 201, or 315 will not be required to complete Mathematics 103. |
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All of the following courses (44 credits): |
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Principles of Financial Accounting |
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Principles of Management Accounting |
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Business Major and Career Exploration |
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Foundations of Business: Cross-Functional Perspectives and Practices |
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Preparing for Professional Success: Transitioning from University to Career |
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Financial Management |
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Business Law and Ethical Leadership |
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International Business |
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Information Systems and Algorithmic Thinking for Business |
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Business Analytics |
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Managing Human Resources and Organizational Behavior |
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Business Policy and Strategic Management |
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Business Communication: Oral and Written Skills |
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Managerial Marketing |
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Market Analytics |
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Introduction to Supply Chain Management |
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Integrative Experiences Requirement. This requirement is designed to ensure that each Broad undergraduate student has the opportunity to develop and demonstrate competencies in Cultural and Community Competency, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Ethical Mindset, Global Mindset, Philanthropic Mindset, and Strategic Leadership. Students complete this requirement by choosing from options offered through the Broad College Web site.
The Broad College Undergraduate Program Committee will regularly review and update the list of approved experiences to ensure they continue to meet the integrative experiences requirement.
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The requirements for one of the majors identified below. |
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A minimum grade–point average of 2.00 in courses in the Major Field of Concentration. |
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A maximum of 3 credits of internship or other work experience may be earned towards a Bachelor of Science degree in the college. |
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The majors to which the requirements that are referenced in the
Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree statement apply are listed below by the units that administer them:
Department of Accounting and Information Systems
Accounting
Department of Finance
Finance
Department of Management
Management
Human Resource Management
Department of Marketing
Marketing
Department of Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management
Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hospitality Business
For information about the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Hospitality Business, refer to the statement on The School of Hospitality Business.
Transfer Course Credit
The Office of Admissions in the Eli Broad College of Business evaluates transfer-course credit in business fields based on guidelines provided by its academic units for courses of similar content and level taken at accredited colleges and universities of comparable academic quality. Courses similar in title to those offered by the Broad College at the 300–400 level are not authorized to receive specific course credit if taken at the 100–200 level at another institution; general course credit may be granted for such courses transferred from an accredited institution. Students who request the transfer of a 300-400 level business course must work with their academic advisor. A maximum of 9 transfer credits may be applied and must have been taken at an AACSB accredited institution.
Honors Study
The Broad College encourages honors students to develop distinctive undergraduate programs in the fields offered by the several departments. A member of the faculty is selected to serve as advisor to Honors College students in each major field, and it is their responsibility to help each student plan a rigorous and balanced program that also will reflect the student's special interests and competencies. Independent study experience is strongly encouraged when relevant to the student's total program.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Experiences Option (this program is in moratorium Fall 2024 through Summer 2026)
An Entrepreneurship and Innovation Experiences Option (E and I) is a project consisting of original work that builds on the content of a course in which a student is enrolled but extends the experience of that course beyond the typical scope and content. E and I Experiences Options allow undergraduates the opportunity to add entrepreneurial content to courses already in the student’s program, thus providing a flexible alternative for those interested in exploring entrepreneurial ideas beyond the normal course requirements. An E and I Experiences Option can be in any course in any discipline. Students propose the E and I Experiences Option to the instructor of record for the course. E and I Experiences Option requests must be accompanied by the Application for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Experiences Option form. E and I Experiences Options that are approved and completed will be designated on the student’s transcript. For more information, students should contact the undergraduate advising office of their college.