Course Requirements
The Associate in Business - DTA allows you to transfer to a public four-year institution, such as the University of Washington (UW), Central Washington University (CWU), Western Washington University (WWU) or Eastern Washington University (EWU).
Note that most of these business schools require a minimum C grade in any of these courses in order to apply. Also note that these are requirements for the Business Transfer degree and will allow you to transfer to any public institution. Some universities have lower minimum requirements.
Refer to notes on page 1 of the Associate in Business DTA/MRP [PDF] for specific university requirements, particularly items marked with an asterisk (
) below.
General Requirements: (Note Numbering and/or nameing changes as of Summer 2008)
- ENGL& 101and ENGL 201, ENGL& 235 or ENGL 271 (ENGL 201 or 271 recommended)
- MATH 138 and MATH& 148 (MATH& 148 is not required for EWU but is required for the Business Transfer Degree)
- Three different discipline rule in each distribution category: Humanities, Social Science, and Science (1 lab and 1 non-lab) WSU prefers a political science course and CMST& 220 (online students may take CMST& 230).
- Cultural Diversity requirement can be fulfilled within Humanities & Social Science
Business Prerequisites:
- ACCT& 201, ACCT& 202, and ACCT& 203 Principals of Accounting I,II & III.
- ECON& 201 and ECON& 202 Micro and Macro Economics
- BA 200 (UW Seattle/Bothell/Tacoma, CWU, WWU) or BUS& 201 Business law (WSU, EWU, UW Bothell/Tacoma)
- BA 240 statistics
Suggested Educational Plan
Taking courses in the correct sequence can enhance the student's chances for success, so it's important to consult with an advisor before registering for courses. Also, being organized and planning your courses will give you a head start in the registration process.
Full-time Students:
| 1st Quarter | 2nd Quarter | 3rd Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 | ENGL 201 or 271 |
ECON& 201 |
| MATH 138 | MATH& 148 | BA 240 |
| BUS& 101 (Social Science) | Humanities (CMST& 220 for WSU) | Science (non-lab) |
| 1st Quarter | 2nd Quarter | 3rd Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT& 201 | ACCT& 202 | ACCT& 203 |
| ECON& 202 | Humanities | Humanities |
| Soc Sci (Political Science for WSU) | Lab Science | BA 200 or BUS& 201 |
Part-time Students:
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 | BUS& 101 (Social Science) | ECON& 201 |
| MATH 099 (if needed) | MATH 138 | MATH& 148 |
| SUMMER | FALL | WINTER | SPRING |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities | ACCT& 201 | ACCT& 202 | ACCT& 203 |
| CS 250 (For WSU only) |
Lab Science | ECON& 202 | ENGL 201 or 271 (Recommended) |
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING |
|---|---|---|
| Sciences | BA 200 or BUS& 201 |
Social Sciences |
| BA 240 | Humanities | Humanities |
Course Planning Suggestions
- Take English and math courses first to hone writing and quantitative skills for Humanities and Social Science courses
- Take math courses in consecutive quarters
- Take business requirements after 30 credits are completed
- Grades in business courses are particularly important for admission to a business school
- ECON& 201 (micro) should be taken before ECON& 202(macro)
- Take ACCT& 201, 202, 203 in three consecutive quarters
If you don't assess into ENG& 101 and/or Math 138, you may have to take other courses before you start this suggested sequence. Be aware that if you have any questions about your assessment in English and Math you have to contact the English Program at 425-564-2341 or the Math Program at 425-564-2321.
Suggestions for Success
- Map out your future quarters with an advisor using an Educational Planning Sheet [xls]
- Check the Business Division website for valuable information on our program and transfer requirements
- Subscribe to the business listserv to receive notices about pressing deadlines, speakers, internships and events
- Send an e-mail message to lyris@list.bcc.ctc.edu with "SUBSCRIBE bccbusiness" in the body of the e-mail