Program Overview

A degree in business can offer limitless opportunities. At Delta College, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to work in a rapidly changing, dynamic and competitive marketplace. You’ll also learn about business concepts and how to apply them across industries in domestic and global markets.

Delta can help you prepare for careers in the following fields: 

• Entrepreneurship: Learn how to use the entrepreneurial process to imagine opportunities and take action to create value through new ventures -- an essential career skill for individuals even employed by an organization. 
• Finance: The role of a finance professional demands specialized knowledge, flexible job performance and customer service expertise.
• Hospitality: From event planning and restaurant management to hotels, sports teams, casinos, resorts, cruise lines, theme parks, and country clubs, there is a wide variety of career opportunities within the hospitality industry. Delta can help you get started.
• Human Resources: Delta offers an excellent selection of courses in accounting, marketing, business, law and management, which all apply to your Associate of Arts degree and will prepare you to transfer to a bachelor's degree program in human resources.
• International Business: Gain skills in culture, international politics and business. Get a better understanding of global political, social, economic and trade relationships.

About Delta's Program

One of the best things about Delta College is the opportunity to start here and go anywhere. And, in the process, save thousands of dollars. It's a smart choice to get your associate's degree and then transfer on.

For information about how your Delta courses will transfer to universities, check with the admissions office of your transfer institution. You can begin exploring how classes will transfer with the Michigan Transfer Network.

Option 1: Transfer agreements

Transfer agreements are contracts signed by presidents of each institution guaranteeing transfer of specific courses or pathways.

Delta has signed transfer agreements to continue your studies in business with:

• Davenport University
• Eastern Michigan University
• Ferris State University
• Northwood University
• Siena Heights University
• Spring Arbor University
• University of Michigan-Flint
• Walsh College
• Western Governors University.

Option 2: MiTransfer Pathway in Business Studies

Delta works with many colleges and universities to provide special multi-institutional, associate-to-bachelor’s degree transfer pathways. Upon completing this pathway, you will earn an Associate in Arts, including the major courses listed below. 

Major courses that transfer to your transfer destination: 

• ECN 221W – Principles of Macroeconomics
• ECN 222W – Principles of Microeconomics
• ACC 211 – Principles of Financial Accounting
• ACC 212 – Principles of Managerial Accounting
• MGT 251W – Business Law I

Transfer destinations:

• Adrian College
• Andrews University
• Baker College
• Central Michigan University
• Concordia University Ann Arbor
• Cornerstone University
• Davenport University
• Eastern Michigan University
• Ferris State University
• Grand Valley State University
• Lawrence Technological University
• Michigan Technological University
• Northern Michigan University
• Northwood University
• Oakland University
• Rochester University
• Saginaw Valley State University
• Siena Heights University
• Spring Arbor University
• The University of Olivet
• University of Detroit Mercy
• University of Michigan-Dearborn
• University of Michigan-Flint
• Walsh College
• Wayne State University
• Western Michigan University

Interested? Make an appointment with academic advising to discuss your options. An advisor can help you determine the exact courses you need to get the education you seek. Regular meetings with your advisor are strongly recommended to stay on track for graduation. 

Why you should choose Delta

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