Walsh College and Macomb Community College Announce Comprehensive Partnership to Streamline Student Pathways to Advanced Degrees

TROY, MI – Walsh College, a premier institution specializing in business and technology degrees, together with Macomb Community College, one of Michigan’s leading community colleges, are proud to announce the signing of an articulation agreement designed to enhance educational pathways for students seeking advanced degrees in high-demand fields. This partnership underscores both institutions’ commitment to maintaining the integrity of their programs while working together as equal partners.

 

This partnership facilitates a seamless transition for Macomb Community College students towards earning bachelor’s degrees at Walsh College in areas such as Accountancy, Business Administration, Applied Management, and Information Technology. Under this agreement, completion of an associate degree at Macomb Community College will satisfy admission requirements for Walsh College’s bachelor’s degrees, streamlining the educational journey for many students.

Walsh College President and Chief Champion, Dr. Suzy Siegle, emphasizes the Importance of Educational Collaboration, “Walsh College is excited to enhance its partnership with Macomb Community College (Macomb) to ensure the best transfer experience for students seeking to complete bachelor’s degrees. As an original Macomb University Center partner, Walsh College has enjoyed a long and accomplished history of collaborating with Macomb to ensure seamless and successful transfer for Macomb students to complete their degrees at Walsh College. The signing of these expanded agreements furthers our joint commitment to expanding educational access and opportunity.”

Components of the partnership include:

• Direct Transfer of Credits: Students who complete courses with a grade of “C” or higher in courses 1000 level or above at Macomb Community College can transfer these credits to Walsh College, ensuring a smooth transition and maximized credit transfer.
• Fast Track to Master’s Degrees: This agreement also offers Fast Track options allowing students to pursue master’s degrees more efficiently, potentially completing their associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in as few as 138 credits.
• Walsh Now Admission Program: Eligible students can concurrently enroll at Walsh College once they have completed their associate degree or 36 credits, with access to financial aid and scholarship options through concurrent enrollment.
• Comprehensive Transfer Plans: Detailed transfer plans are available, outlining specific pathways from Macomb Community College associate degrees to Walsh College bachelor’s degrees, ensuring clarity and direction for students aiming to maximize their educational achievements.

“Student success is at the heart of all our efforts at Macomb,” said James O. Sawyer IV, president, Macomb Community College. “Our longstanding partnership with Walsh College has benefitted many students and will continue to do so in the future by boosting our student’s ability to complete advanced degrees without unnecessary delay or costs.”

 

The agreement also includes Reverse Transfer Agreement provisions, allowing for the transfer of credits back to Macomb Community College for those seeking to complete their associate degrees, underscoring the collaborative spirit of this partnership.

Dr. Dave Schippers, who oversees academic affairs at Walsh, detailed the initiative aimed at providing students with more effective pathways to success in various professional fields. “We are excited to announce the signing of expanded articulation agreements with Macomb Community College. Walsh and Macomb Community Colleges’ long and close partnership is set to open new pathways for students, facilitating seamless transfers and fostering academic progression in business, accounting, and information technology fields. We are proud to partner with Macomb Community College to create more pathways for students to obtain affordable and impactful degrees for successful careers in business and technology.”

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About Walsh College:

Founded in 1922 by Mervyn B. Walsh, an accountant with the Thomas Edison Light Company, Walsh College is an upper division undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a transformative business and technology education that combines theory, application, and professional experience to prepare graduates for successful careers.

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and recognized as a National Security Agency (NSA) Center for Excellence, Walsh College offers undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees in marketing, management, human resource management, finance, accounting, data analytics, information technology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, automotive cybersecurity, a STEM MBA and an MBA in Organizational Resilience with several concentrations. Students can earn a double master’s by enrolling in a unique dual degree pathway, where they can earn two degrees in an accelerated time frame.

Walsh College offers a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and plans to launch a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and one in Technology this coming year. Additionally, Walsh offers several non-degree certificate options in areas such as human resources, global project management, leadership, cybersecurity, data analytics and continuing education courses for tax and accounting professionals. For more information, visit www.walshcollege.edu.

About Macomb Community College:

Macomb Community College (www.macomb.edu) is about transforming lives and communities through the power of education, enrichment and economic development. Macomb grants the largest number of associate degrees in Michigan and is the largest community college in the state. The college provides programming for youth through seniors, including early college for high school students, university transfer and career preparation programs, workforce education, continuing education and certification, and a wide range of enrichment opportunities encompassing arts, culture and lifelong learning.