AA/AS in Business/Commerce, General

The Business associate degree is a Direct Transfer Agreement major-related program designed for students who plan to study business at a Washington college or university. It offers a first step toward careers in business and finance. The program totals 90 credit hours. After completing it, graduates may transfer as juniors into Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science programs in fields such as business administration, accounting and management information systems. Coursework starts with a core of academic subjects including writing, economics, law for business and accounting. The program page at Bellingham Technical College is split into several tabs, so readers can move between a summary, admission details, the course list, graduate results, job prospects and staff contacts. Prospective students can work through those sections to understand admission steps, course sequence and career prospects before deciding whether to apply, and can reach out to staff with questions.