Master of Arts in Anthropology- Business and Organizational Anthropology

Wayne State University

Business and organizational anthropology (BOA) applies the theories and methods of the discipline to problem-solving in both private and public sectors. By studying "business" (in its broadest sense) as a site for cultural insights, business anthropologists produce robust theory, extend debates on the ethics of applied anthropology, and generate transformative insights at the intersection of business, economy and the society.Wayne State University's anthropology department is the oldest business and organizational anthropology program in the U.S. and is the only institution offering both M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in anthropology with a specialization in business and organizational anthropology. With rigorous training in anthropological theories and research methods, many of our graduates serve as researchers, consultants, and academics with strong analytical skills who can manage, evaluate, and interpret the large volume and depth of data on human behavior. Detroit's large industrial base and its revitalization movement with numerous innovative entrepreneurial activities, as well as grassroots initiatives, make WSU's anthropology program an exciting place to explore and pursue a field of expertise increasingly in demand within the global business world.