Graduates have the skills to compete for supervisory and entry level management in retail  and grocery outlets, restaurants, auto dealerships, the financial industry, and many more.

Degree: Associate in Business-Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program
Emphasis: Business Administration  
Total Credits: 90-98

The Associate in Business is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree in business.

First Year
Fall Quarter	ECON& 202 Macroeconomics – 5 credits ENGL& 101 English Composition I - 5 credits Humanities Distribution - 5 credits
Winter Quarter	ECON& 201 Microeconomics- 5 credits ENGL& 102 Composition II - 5 credits Natural Science Distribution** - 5 credits
Spring Quarter	MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics - 5 credits CMST& 220 Public Speaking - 5 credits MATH& 141 Pre-Calculus I (if needed) OR Elective - 2-5 credits Health and Fitness Distribution - 3 credits

Second Year
Fall Quarter	ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I - 5 credits BUS& 201 Business Law - 5 credits MATH& 142 Pre-Calculus II (if needed) - 5 credits Social Science Distribution** - 5 credits
Winter Quarter	ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II- 5 credits MATH& 151 Calculus I -5 credits Natural Science Distribution** - 5 credits
Spring Quarter	ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III - 5 credits MATH& 152 Calculus II* - 5 credits Humanities Distribution - 5 credits

* Five of the 10 Quantitative credits required may include the prerequisite for Calculus (MATH& 141 and/ or MATH& 142) and can be substituted for MATH& 152.

** At least 10 credits in physical, biological and/or earth sciences including at least one lab course.

Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Emphasis: Business Administration/Management
Total Credits: 93 

The Associate in Applied Science with a Business Administration emphasis provides students with a broad exposure to the principles and philosophies of business and management. It will also satisfy the requirements necessary for students to pursue additional advanced degrees.

First Year
Fall Quarter	BTEC 210 Word I - 5 credits BUS& 101 Intro to Business - 5 credits CMST& 220 Public Speaking (H) - 5 credits
Winter Quarter	BTEC 214 Excel I - 5 credits BTEC 221 Business Communications OR ENGL& 101 English Composition I - 5 credits BUS 275 Principles of Management - 5 credits
Spring Quarter	BTEC 120 Applied Business Math OR MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics (M) - 5 credits HR 110 Human Relations in the Workplace - 5 credits Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) - 5 credits Business Elective* - 5 credits

Second Year
Fall Quarter	ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I - 5 credits Business Elective* - 5 credits Business Elective* - 5 credits
Winter Quarter	ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting II - 5 credits Business Elective* - 5 credits Business Elective* - 5 credits
Spring Quarter	BUS 250 Project Management - 5 credits Business Elective* - 5 credits Business Elective* - 5 credits

*Recommended Business Electives: Any BUS course, up to 12 additional credits of ACCT courses, COMM 110, ENGL& 102 (C)**, MATH& 146 (M)**, 5 credits Natural Science w/lab (NS)**, and 5 credits Social Science (SS)** (** Indicates options to fulfill BAS-AM general education requirements)

Students should work with their adviser to select appropriate electives for career goals or continuation into the BAS-AM program.

Track 1 Transfer Options

The Associate in Business Administration transitions seamlessly to Centralia College's Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Management.

In addition, Centralia College has direct AA-degree transfer agreements with the following colleges:

• Bastyr University
• Central Washington University
• City University
• Cornish College of the Arts  
• Eastern Washington University
• Gonzaga University
• Heritage University
• Northwest University 
• Pacific Lutheran University
• Saint Martin’s University
• Seattle Pacific University
• Seattle University
• The Evergreen State College
• Trinity Lutheran College
• University of Washington
• Washington State University
• Western Washington University
• Whitworth College

Track 2 Transfer Options

The Associate in Applied Science - Business Administration/Management program is a job-training program meant to prepare students for the workforce. These credits are intended to provide students with career skills. Transferring these credits is limited. If you would like to continue your education beyond a two-year degree, consult your advisor about educational options. Centralia College has Bachelor of Applied Science pathways.