Business
As one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy, those who are supervisors and managers in the service industry have wide and varied choices in their career paths and in the industries they work.
Centralia College's Business program offers two degree tracks that provide broad exposure to the principles and philosophies of business and management. Graduates are prepared for meaningful careers in a dynamic, changing business environment. The programs also satisfies the requirements necessary for additional advanced degrees.
Bachelor's Degree Option Did you know Centralia College offers an applied bachelor's degree in Applied Management? Turn a two-year degree into a bachelor's degree at CC.
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.
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* 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.
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*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.
CONTACT
Connie Smejkal
Dean of Instruction – Business, Teacher Education, & Family Development
Office: TEC 114C
360-623-8963
Email Connie Smejkal