With a degree or certificate from the School of Business and Industry, you can prepare for a future of high-earning career opportunities, and the potential to advance your degree at four-year institutions in West Michigan and beyond.
Business & Industry Departments
Career-focused learning
Our classrooms and labs offer the advanced equipment and technologies that you'll use in today’s non-profit, corporate and manufacturing industries across any number of fields. Your relevant, hands-on coursework will provide you the skills and experience to jump into your career.
Coursework developed with industry experts
Our faculty builds community and connections with West Michigan employers. We partner with industry leaders to develop course curriculum that is relevant to employers' real-time needs. Upon graduation, you’ll have the competitive edge for local, national and international job opportunities. Or you’ll be prepared to transfer to the four-year college or university of your choice to complete your bachelor’s degree and step into your in-demand career.
If you are pursuing a career-focused degree or certificate, you can take advantage of internship placement, financial assistance and more through GRCC’s Occupational Support Program.
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Testimonial
GRCC helped me prepare for business ownership because the classes were relevant to the world we were living in -- having just started a business during the recession. Team projects were a huge part of learning, applying the concepts into real scenarios for my small family business.
Paola Mendivil
Faculty & Staff
Leadership
Cameron Buck
Dean of the Lakeshore Campus/Interim Dean of the School of Business and Industry
(616) 234-4354
Rachael Jungblut
Associate Dean School of Business & Industry
(616) 234-4342