Business Preference

Yes! Current MSU students can visit our Academic Advising webpage for a list of advising services,  including drop-in and 30-minute advising appointment options.

If you are a prospective high school, transfer or prospective admitted student, we invite you to attend our Prospective Student Information Sessions. The session includes a complete explanation of Broad majors, College and Major admission process, academic curriculum, student life, education abroad, and Broad services.  Following the presentation, a tour of the Business College Complex-Pavilion is available.

Business and industry employers hire many students from diverse academic backgrounds. Most importantly, corporations desire future professionals who have a variety of skills. As a Business Preference student, you have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of business, while completing courses towards your interests and career goals. Whether you become a Broad College Business-Admitted student, or you find that another major fits your academic and career goals, you will be receiving business-related education and experiences that will set you aside from others in the field. Check our Business-Focused Majors at MSU webpage to learn more.

As a Business-Preference major, you will receive important communications and support from the Broad College during your application process. However, it is important to note that students cannot graduate from MSU as a Business Preference major.

Students must gain admission into the Broad College and a degree granting major to graduate with a Broad College degree. Enrollment is limited and admission to the Broad College is competitive. Students with a strong work ethic, demonstrated scholarship and leadership abilities are encouraged to apply.

You are eligible to apply to the Broad College during the semester in which you will complete the academic requirements (CSE 102, STT 200, EC 201 and/or EC 202, and 28 credits.)  For more information on the application process, including the non-academic factors, please visit our Admission webpage.

If you are denied admission to the Broad College, we recommend meeting with a Broad College academic advisor to review next steps, including options for reapplying to the Broad College or assistance in transitioning to a business focused major outside of the Broad College.

A student wishing to take courses at another institution should consult an academic advisor or the online transfer credit equivalency system to assure transferability. A minimum course grade of a 2.0 must be earned in each course in order for the credit to be transferred to Michigan State University.

A minor is not required in the Broad College, many students complete a minor to help tailor their skills and supplement their education to their specific interests and career goals. For more information on minors, please visit our Majors and Minors webpage.