• The AAS in Business Administration prepares students for supervisory and entry level positions in management in retail, hospitality, restaurants, and many more.
• The Retail Management Certificate prepares students for success in the retail industry. They are prepared to manage a variety of retail sale operations and to compete for positions as sales supervisors and sales managers.
• A bachelor's degree opens more opportunities in a wide variety of employment options available with a business degree, including but not limited to, general management, operations management, supply chain management, international management, human resource specialists, marketing specialists, financial analyst, and data analyst.  

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 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 Humanities Distribution** - 5 credits
Winter Quarter	ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II- 5 credits MATH& 147 Finite Math for Business -5 credits Natural Science Distribution** - 5 credits
Spring Quarter	ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III - 5 credits MATH& 148 Business Calculus - 5 credits Social Science Distribution - 5 credits

 

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 WRT 105 Writing in the Workplace OR ENGL& 101 English Composition - 5 credits BUS 275 Principles of Management - 5 credits
Spring Quarter	BTEC 120 Applied Business Math OR MATH& 146 Intro to Statistics - 5 credits HR 110 Human Relations in the Workplace - 5 credits Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) - 3 credits Business Elective* - 5 credits

Second Year
Fall Quarter	ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I - 5 credits BUS 203 Human Resource Management - 5 credits Business Elective* - 5 credits
Winter Quarter	ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III - 5 credits Business Elective* - 5 credits Business Elective* - 5 credits
Spring Quarter	Business Elective* - 5 credits Business Elective* - 5 credits Business Elective* - 5 credits

*Recommended Business Electives: Any BUS course, up to 10 credits of ACCT courses, CMST 110, ENGL& 102 (C)**, MATH& 146 (M)**, 5 credits Natural Science w/lab (NS)**, and 10 credits Social Science (SS)** (** Indicates options to fulfill BAS-AM general education requirements)

** Indicates course options to fulfill BAS-AM general education requirements.

Students interested in fulfilling baccalaureate admissions requirements should seek the guidance of an advisor.

Degree: Certificate of Proficiency
Emphasis: Retail Management  
Total Credits: 48

The Retail Management Certificate prepares current and future retail employees for success in the retail industry. Upon completion, students develop an understanding of the scope and requirements of retail management. Students are prepared to manage a variety of retail sale operations.

Certificate graduates may continue their studies by applying certificate course work towards the AAS degree in Business Administration/Management. The Retail Management certificate meets the needs of industry leaders such as the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC).

Fall Quarter	BTEC 120 Applied Business Math - 5 credits BTEC 130 Computer Applications - 3 credits BUS 203 Human Resource Management - 5 credits BUS 220 Marketing - 5 credits
Winter Quarter	ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I - 5 credits BTEC 221 Business Communications - 5 credits BUS 275 Princles of Management - 5 credits
Spring Quarter	ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III - 5 credits BUS 210 Retail Management - 5 credits HR 110 Human Relations - 5 credits

 

Business Administration (DTA/MRP)

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

 

AAS Business Administration/Management

• Centralia College Bachelor's of Applied Science in Applied Management
• The Evergreen State College
• Western Governors University

Note: 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 elsewhere, you should earn the Business Administration (DTA/MRP).