Business - Associate in Business - Direct Transfer Agreement (BUCBUAA)
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Associate in Business - Direct Transfer Agreement (BUCBUAA)
This pathway is designed to meet Associate in Business degree requirements. Completion of this degree opens doors to a huge spectrum of career opportunities, from management, sales, and finance to entertainment, entrepreneurship and organizational leadership. It also allows you to transfer into most bachelor’s degree programs ...
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This pathway is designed to meet Associate in Business degree requirements. Completion of this degree opens doors to a huge spectrum of career opportunities, from management, sales, and finance to entertainment, entrepreneurship and organizational leadership. It also allows you to transfer into most bachelor’s degree programs with your first 90 credits of schooling completed. Business principles apply to every sector of our economy, and many aspects of our personal lives, for that matter. This is why most business degree programs are multidisciplinary in nature, touching on a broad and overlapping set of subjects. Your course of study will incorporate everything from economics and entrepreneurship to organizational management and interpersonal communication. Whether you’re hoping to work in a big corporate office or aspiring to open your own restaurant, whether you’re a team player or a lone wolf, whether you see yourself in an accounting firm, on a marketing team, or in a human resources department, a degree in business will give you the knowledge and skills to work in an industry and setting that is right for you.
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This pathway is designed to meet Associate in Business degree requirements. Completion of this degree opens doors to a huge spectrum of career opportunities, from management, sales, and finance to entertainment, entrepreneurship and organizational leadership. It also allows you to transfer into most bachelor’s degree programs with your first 90 credits of schooling completed. Business principles apply to every sector of our economy, and many aspects of our personal lives, for that matter. This is why most business degree programs are multidisciplinary in nature, touching on a broad and overlapping set of subjects. Your course of study will incorporate everything from economics and entrepreneurship to organizational management and interpersonal communication. Whether you’re hoping to work in a big corporate office or aspiring to open your own restaurant, whether you’re a team player or a lone wolf, whether you see yourself in an accounting firm, on a marketing team, or in a human resources department, a degree in business will give you the knowledge and skills to work in an industry and setting that is right for you.
Estimated Length of Completion
Degree
Quarters
Units
Associate in Business - Direct Transfer Agreement (BUCBUAA)
Full time : 6
90
You may need more or fewer units depending on your transferred credits, individual situation, and goals.
Before Quarter One
Please visit the Steps to Enroll page for everything you need to do.
If you need help with the Steps to Enroll, please contact the Welcome Center.
Step 1: Apply and register
at South Seattle College anytime (the application is always free). Once you become a student, register for classes using the
online class schedule
and go to the
academic calendar
for registration dates and tuition deadlines.
Step 2: See an advisor
to create a personalized educational plan by the end of your second quarter. Your plan will include prerequisites, graduation requirements,
and transfer preparation if you plan to transfer to another college or university to earn a bachelor's degree.
A sample schedule and quarterly to-do list are below.
The schedule and to-do list will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The guide assumes a fall
quarter start, but you can begin in any quarter.
Note about the sample schedule: Classes are offered in
various formats
such as online (e-learning) and may not be offered each quarter. Click the button with arrows throughout the map to expand the section and view detailed information.
Sample Schedule and Quarterly To-Do List
90 Units
Click
to see details
Quarter 1
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Schedule an appointment with your advisor in Starfish to meet and discuss your goals.
Visit the Library to get help with research; check out resources; access computers and study space; and create media projects.
Visit the Tutoring Center to learn about tutoring services offered in-person and online.
Get involved on campus! Check out some of the resources, clubs and activities available to you through Student Life and TRiO, RST, and more!
BUS&201
Business Law
5 units
BUS&201
5 units
BUS& 201:
Business Law
Covers nature, development and operation of principles of business law relating to contracts, commercial paper, corporations, agency, partnerships and sales.
Course ID 0779845 Units
MATH116
Appl Math to Mgt Life Ss
5 units
MATH116
5 units
MATH 116:
Applications of Math: Mngmnt, Life and Soc Sci
Explores functions and graphs as found in business and the social sciences. Students utilize linear, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions, solve systems of equations and inequalities, and learn applications of the growth of money.
Course ID 0839475 Units
Foreign Language I or any MUSC Course
5 units
Foreign Language I or any MUSC Course
5 units
Please work with your advisor to determine if you need to take Foreign Language at South.
English 101 is a college-level writing course that emphasizes academic writing and major strategies of reading and writing analytically. Writing assignments focus on engaging with and responding to a variety of texts. Instruction encourages students to develop, through revision and reflection, as readers, writers, and critical thinkers.
Course ID 0832455 Units
MATH&148
Business Calculus
5 units
MATH&148
5 units
MATH& 148:
Business Calculus
Explores introductory topics in differential and integral calculus, with particular emphasis on understanding the principal concepts and their applications to business.
Course ID 0839845 Units
Foreign Language II or any HUM Course
Choose a course
5 units
Foreign Language II or any HUM Course
5 units
Please work with your advisor to determine if you need to take Foreign Language at South.
English 102 is a college-level research writing course that explores topics from a variety of sources and perspectives. Students learn to pose research questions and locate, evaluate, and integrate sources into written or multimodal compositions. Instruction encourages students to develop flexible research and writing strategies as well as exchange constructive feedback. The particular focus of sections of English 102 varies by instructor. Students pursuing any degree path are welcome.
Course ID 0832465 Units
CMST&230
Small Group Communication
5 units
CMST&230
5 units
CMST& 230:
Small Group Communication
Experience in and analysis of communication within groups, emphasizing interdependent thoughts and efforts, active listening and empathizing, cooperation, power and conflict management, and collaborative decision making/problem solving.
Course ID 0831065 Units
POLS&203 or any SOC Course
Choose a course
5 units
POLS&203 or any SOC Course
5 units
Choose a course
POLS& 203:
International Relations
Introduction to international relations and governmental organizations. Examines major issues in the international arena including nationalism, national sovereignty, globalization, international law, economics, security, environmentalism and foreign policy. Emphasis on issues that foster or frustrate world peace and prosperity.
Build relationships with faculty and staff at South to learn more about your pathway and future opportunities.
Apply to universities or colleges and scholarships.
ACCT&201
Principles of Accounting I
5 units
ACCT&201
5 units
ACCT& 201:
Principles of Accounting I
Defines basic accounting concepts, principles and procedures for recording business transactions and developing financial accounting reports.
Course ID 0778635 Units
CMST&220
Public Speaking
5 units
CMST&220
5 units
CMST& 220:
Public Speaking
Covers the process of getting started with confidence; topic selection and research; and preparation and delivery of informative, persuasive, special occasion and other forms of presentations.
Course ID 0831055 Units
BUS210
Bus & Econ Statistic
5 units
BUS210
5 units
BUS 210:
Business and Economic Statistics
Studies statistical methods and their application to business and economic data.
Course ID 0779545 Units
Quarter 5
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Apply for financial aid for the upcoming school year in Fall or early Winter Quarter to maximize your funding options.
Apply to universities or colleges and scholarships.
Examines application of basic accounting concepts, principles and procedures to more complex business situations in a corporate setting.
Course ID 0778645 Units
ECON&201
Micro Economics
5 units
ECON&201
5 units
ECON& 201:
Micro Economics
Covers the concepts of production, consumption and distribution with emphasis on price determination, production costs and market structures. Application of economic reasoning to public issues and business.
Course ID 0779945 Units
GEOL&101 or CHEM&121
Choose a course
5 units
GEOL&101 or CHEM&121
5 units
Choose a course
GEOL& 101:
Intro Physical Geology
Explores the physical properties and processes of the Earth, including: mineral and rock identification, the rock cycle, plate tectonics, surface processes, and natural hazards related to geologic features such as earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, and others. This class has an additional Science Lab Course Fee.
Course ID 0839075 Units
CHEM& 121:
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry (CHEM&121) is intended for nonscience and allied health majors. Completion of CHEM& 121, and either CHEM& 131 or CHEM& 122, fulfills the chemistry requirement for many health science majors (e.g. nursing, dental hygiene, etc). This lab science course covers the fundamentals of chemistry, including: measurements, atomic structure, types of reactions, thermodynamics, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, and acid base chemistry. This class has an additional Science Lab Course Fee.
Course ID 0836985 Units
Quarter 6
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Check in with your university for transfer planning.
Order cap and gown for commencement and join alumni association.
Attend commencement ceremony.
ACCT&203
Principles of Accounting III
5 units
ACCT&203
5 units
ACCT& 203:
Principles of Accounting III
Analysis of accounting data as part of the managerial process of planning, decision-making and control. Concentrates on economic decision-making in enterprises.
Course ID 0778655 Units
ECON&202
Macro Economics
5 units
ECON&202
5 units
ECON& 202:
Macro Economics
Intro to the macroeconomic measures in the economy: GDP, unemployment and inflation. Examines monetary and fiscal policies and their effects on the interest rate and inflation. Covers economic growth and business cycles.
A bachelor’s degree or higher degree may be required for some careers listed above. For current employment and wage estimates, please visit the following online resources and search for the relevant occupational term:
South Seattle College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including University of Washington, Washington State University and Seattle University. Graduates from South have also transferred to out-of-state institutions.
Program and admissions requirements vary from college to college. Contact an advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice.
To apply for financial aid, including grants and scholarships you don’t have to pay back, visit
South's Financial Aid Department for details.
Part-time and full-time students can qualify for financial aid funds.
Current Students: Please see your primary advisor to create an educational plan. If you need assistance getting connected to the appropriate advisor, visit the Advising Center website.
