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Wayne State University - Mike Ilitch School of Business Serving our city, state and beyond since 1946, the Mike Ilitch School of Business is truly Detroit's

The mission of the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University is to prepare our students for challenging and rewarding careers, advance the boundaries of scholarly and practitioner knowledge, and enhance the economic vitality of the city of Detroit, the state of Michigan and beyond through our programs, research and community engagement. We offer undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in accounting, big data and analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, information systems management, management, global supply chain management and marketing.

10/22/2026

👣 Follow the footsteps… they lead to your next opportunity!

Come check out the SEAL Lab, your hub for tutoring, workshops, and career-ready skills. 📚💼

Congratulations to our Mike Ilitch School of Business student-athletes on earning GLIAC All-Academic honors! 🎉📚⚾⭐ Coy Pl...
10/21/2026

Congratulations to our Mike Ilitch School of Business student-athletes on earning GLIAC All-Academic honors! 🎉📚⚾

⭐ Coy Plummer
⭐ Oscar Pace
⭐ Bennett Hitzelberger
⭐ Nick Baker
⭐ Owen Tuccinardi
⭐ Gavin Nash
⭐ Steven Whitted
⭐ Caleb Sanders

Academic All-GLIAC honors are a testament to the hard work and discipline you demonstrate both in your studies and your sport. Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment! Go Warriors! 💚💛

10/20/2026

Meet Antonio Čapelj, the student speaker at the Ilitch School Scholarship and Awards Ceremony.

As a scholarship recipient, Antonio shared his perspective on what scholarship support means for students and the opportunities it can help make possible.

He reflects on the impact scholarships have on students’ educational experiences and how donor generosity can help students pursue their goals with greater financial support.

10/19/2026

And we’re back with Part 2! 👀🎓 More This or That: Ilitch School of Business edition! Which answers would you pick? ✨

At the Mike Ilitch School of Business, we've always been at the cutting edge of technology. No matter what it looked lik...
10/16/2026

At the Mike Ilitch School of Business, we've always been at the cutting edge of technology. No matter what it looked like.

Preparing students to succeed in the business works means exposing them to the future of business, from personal computers to advancements in AI.

The tools have changed. The technology has evolved. But the commitment to staying ahead of what’s next has remained constant.

For 80 years, the Ilitch School has been exploring new technologies, adapting to a changing business world and preparing students to lead what comes next.

Whatever the next 80 years of technology looks like, you can be sure we will be there.

A strong mentorship can make all the difference in building a successful career.The Mike Ilitch School of Business Mento...
10/15/2026

A strong mentorship can make all the difference in building a successful career.

The Mike Ilitch School of Business Mentorship Program matched more than 130 students with industry professionals, many of them Ilitch School alumni, for a year of connection, guidance and professional growth.

At the October 6 kickoff breakfast, mentors and mentees met for the first time and began setting goals for the year ahead.

Learn more about the mentorship program: https://ilitchbusiness.xinspire.com/

Congratulations to our Mike Ilitch School of Business student-athletes on earning GLIAC All-Academic honors! 🎉📚🥎⭐ Molly ...
10/14/2026

Congratulations to our Mike Ilitch School of Business student-athletes on earning GLIAC All-Academic honors! 🎉📚🥎

⭐ Molly Hool
⭐ Abby Barnes

Your dedication to excellence in the classroom and on the field is truly something to celebrate. We are proud of your hard work, commitment, and achievements as Warrior student-athletes. Go Warriors! 💚💛

From Wayne State student-athlete to Chief Financial Officer of Ilitch Holdings, Scott Fisher’s career has brought togeth...
10/13/2026

From Wayne State student-athlete to Chief Financial Officer of Ilitch Holdings, Scott Fisher’s career has brought together his background in accounting, his passion for athletics and his connection to Detroit.

After earning his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Wayne State in 1983, Fisher began his career in public accounting before joining the Ilitch organization in 1986. Over the years, he served as controller for the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, as well as controller and vice president of finance and administration for Ilitch Holdings, before becoming Chief Financial Officer in 2008.

Now, Fisher and his wife, Kristine, are giving back through the Scott Anthony and Kristine Kenyon Fisher Family Endowed Scholarship, supporting undergraduate business student-athletes at the Mike Ilitch School of Business.

Read more about Fisher’s career, his Wayne State experience and why he chose to support the next generation of student-athletes: https://ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu/news/scott-fisher-83-a-leader-on-the-field-and-in-his-field-70244

At the second annual Ilitch School Venture Capital Case Competition, teams from five Michigan universities evaluated rea...
10/12/2026

At the second annual Ilitch School Venture Capital Case Competition, teams from five Michigan universities evaluated real startups, conducted due diligence and defended their investment strategies before industry professionals.

Congratulations to our top finishers:
1st: Central Michigan University
2nd: Grand Valley State University
3rd: Oakland University

Learn more about the competition:
https://ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu/news/students-evaluated-real-startups-and-put-their-judgement-to-the-test-in-the-2026-venture-capital-case-competition-70326

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Detroit, MI
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