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.
Earning Potential
Interested in a career in business? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study.
Plan, direct or coordinate the operations of a public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing or administrative services.
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Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Also includes program analysts and management consultants.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
Plan, direct or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations and other office support services.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
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
You can get hands-on experience in your field while you're working toward that degree. I know. It's awesome! Plus, you'll even get paid. That's co-op! Check it out.
The specially-designed courses emphasize creative and critical thinking, providing a unique learning experience. You have more exploration of the subject area with increased faculty and student interaction. Make the most of your Delta experience. Join Honors!
Want to travel and see the world? You can do that at Delta. And get college credit while you do. Every year Delta offers study abroad opportunities.
Why study abroad?
- Experience a new culture
- Improve your foreign language skills
- Make lifelong friends
- Find new interests
- Looks good on job applications
- Personal growth
Facts & Figures
Half of Delta students go on to pursue their bachelor's.
95% of Delta grads are happy with the way their credits transferred.