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Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Associate of Arts (AA) in Global Studies to BSAM

Oakland Community College to Walsh College - Associate of Arts in Global Studies (GLS.AA) to Bachelor of Science in Applied Management  

OCC - AA Degree Requirements Credits Walsh College - BSAM Degree Requirements
Year 1- Fall    
Foreign Language Requirement- see catalog* 4* Transfer Credit*
ENG 1510: Composition I* 3* Transfer Credit (ENG 100- English Composition)*
HIS 1510: World Civilizations to the Beg of the Modern Era* OR HIS 1520: World Civilizations from the Modern Era* 4* Transfer Credit*
Required Supportive Course- see catalog* 3* Transfer Credit*
Year 1- Winter    
GLS 2510: Introduction to Global Studies* 3* Transfer Credit*
Foreign Language Requirement- see catalog* 4* Transfer Credit*
COM 2290: Intercultural Communication* 3* COM 210 Business Communications I*
GEO 1520: World Geography * 3* Transfer Credit*
Year 1- Summer    

POL 2530: International Relations* OR

POL 2610: Comparative World Politics*

 3* Transfer Credit*
Required Supportive Course- see catalog* 3* Transfer Credit*
Year 2- Fall    
GLS 2520: Global Issues and Challenges* 3* Transfer Credit*
MTA Mathematics- see catalog* 4* Transfer Credit (MTH 300: Business Algebra)*
Required Supportive Course- see catalog* 3* Transfer Credit*
Natural Science (lab) Elective- see catalog* 4* Transfer Credit*
Year 2- Winter    
ANT 15404: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology* 3* Transfer Credit*
Natural Science (non-lab) Elective- see catalog* 3-4* Transfer Credit*

Elective- Any course 1000 or higher

BUS 2530: Principles of Management

 3 MGT 201 Management I

Elective- Any course 1000 or higher

MKT 2520: Fundamentals of Marketing Theory and Practice

 3 MKT 202 Marketing I
Total Credits for AA degree 60-61  
Additional Courses/Credits at OCC    
ACC 1500: Accounting for the Small Business Owner* OR  ACC 1810: Principles of Financial Accounting* 3-4*

ACC 100: Small Business Accounting* OR

ACC 300: Accounting*
CIS 1050: Personal Computer Productivity Tools 4 IT 305: Business Computing Tools
PSY 2630: Psychology of Organizational Behavior* 3* MGT 303: Behavioral Management
BUS 2800: Human Resource Management 3 MGT 404: Human Resource Management
Elective Credit (any course 100/1000 level or higher) 15-17 Transfer Credit
Total OCC Transfer Credits (including AA) 90  
    BSAM Degree Requirements
  3* COM 405: Business Communication Strategies
  3 MGT 403: Introduction to Financial Management
  3 MGT 406: Small Business and Tax Issues
  3 MGT 454: Project Management
  3 MGT 461: Business Strategy and Policy
  3 300-400 Level Elective
    FastTrack Pathway Required courses
  3 BL 558 Legal Essentials for Business Success
  3 MGT 600 Leading a Resilient & Diverse Workforce
  3 MGT 601 Design Thinking for Adaptive Problem Solving
  3 MKT 550 Marketing Fundamentals
  30 Credits required at Walsh
Bachelor of Science in Applied Management 120  

*Counts toward general education credit requirement. General education requirement has been met by courses noted with * above.

 Notes:

  • Walsh Now allows students to concurrently enroll once 36 credits are completed at OCC.
    • Financial aid and scholarship options are available.
  • Walsh BSAM degree requirements are 120 credits with a minimum of 30 credits required in residence/through Walsh.
    • Maximum transfer credits vary by bachelor’s degree, associate degree, and additional course equivalents taken at OCC.
    • 30 semester credit hours in general education is required for graduation.
  • Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) is not required to satisfy general education requirements.
  • All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” 2.00 or higher for credits to transfer.
  • Fast Track degree options available to obtain three degrees in five years - associate, bachelor’s, and master’s!
  • Students with a non-specialized associate degree must take the following master’s degree classes for advanced standing to their chosen master’s degree in Master of Business Administration (MBA), STEM Master of Business Administration (STEMMBA), Master of Science in Management (MSM), or MSMKT. More information on BSAM FastTrack can be found here .
    • BL 558 in place of MGT 402
    • MGT 600 in place of MGT 453
    • MGT 601 in place of MGT 471
    • MKT 550 in place of MGT 465
  • Walsh College Academic Catalog
  • It is recommended you work closely with your Walsh College enrollment specialist on your transfer.