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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-25 Catalog
Associate in Business (DTA/MRP)
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Program Description
The Associate in Business DTA/MRP is generally pursued by students who plan to transfer to a four-year university as a business or accounting major after completing their first two years at Highline. It is designed to meet the distribution requirements at universities in Washington State by fulfilling the general education and business prerequisite requirements taken by freshman and sophomores. For a detailed list of these requirements, general information and information on exceptions to general or specific requirements, students should refer to the overview information on Transferable Degree Information .
Advising
Importance of Advising. Advising is a critical element in the completion of the Associate of Business degree. Each student is strongly encouraged to identify a faculty adviser as early as possible. Students, with the aid of a faculty adviser, are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions prior to transfer. Communications Requirement: 15 credits
Plus at least one of the following courses:
Quantitative Skills Requirement: 10 credits
Proficiency in intermediate algebra must be demonstrated through placement testing, completion of Intermediate Algebra or consultation with a mathematics instructor. Complete the following:
The second MATH class is typically the prerequisite course for either MATH&148 or MATH&151. If you don’t require the prerequisite course, speak with an advisor to choose your second MATH class. Diversity and Globalism Requirement: 3 credits
Students are required to complete a course of three or more credits to satisfy the Diversity and Globalism requirement. See the Associate in Arts (AA-DTA) degree requirements for specific course options to fulfill this requirement. Humanities Distribution: 10 credits
Complete the following (See the Associate in Arts (AA-DTA) degree requirements for specific course options to fulfill this requirement.): - Five credits from Humanities Area I
- Five credits from Humanities Area II
Social Science Distribution: 15 credits
Plus the following:
(See the Associate in Arts (AA-DTA) degree requirements for specific course options to fulfill this requirement.) - Five credits from Social Sciences Area II
Science Distribution: 10 credits
Choose 10 credits from Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Geology, Oceanography, Physical Science and/or Physics. Students must choose at least one 5-credit science course that incorporates laboratory (L) experience.
You may not choose courses from the following to fulfill the Science Requirement: MATH, ENGR, PSYCH, ANTH, CSCI or GESC
Required Business Prerequisite Courses: 25 credits
Complete the following:
For Statistics, most universities prefer Busn 210 over MATH& 146, UW Foster School of Business requires Busn 210.
Plus at least one of the following courses:
Elective: 5 credits
Please consult with an advisor to choose the most appropriate elective course. Recommendations: BUS&101: Introduction to Business - should be taken at the beginning of your program as an introduction to the pathway For WSU: CSCI 100 or BUSN 216 is required Learning Outcomes
The outcomes for the Associate of Business degree incorporate those for the AA/
DTA degree. In addition, a student earning an Associate of Business will: - Apply statistical analysis concepts to make better decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
- Apply principles of law to business situations and contexts.
- Analyze, record and communicate business information using generally accepted accounting procedures.
Note:
* This course will most likely be the prerequisite for MATH& 148 (MATH 111) or the prerequisite for MATH 151; If you do not require a prerequisite, please see a faculty advisor to help choose the appropriate course. ** BUS& 201 preferred ***The Statistics and Business Law electives should be chosen in consultation with an adviser to help ensure the most advantageous transfer of these courses to the student’s selected baccalaureate institution. BUSN 210: Statistical Analysis is preferred by most institutions and is required by UW Foster School of Business. If needed, MATH& 146 may be used as the statistics requirement. Please consult with a faculty member. WSU requires a computer science class which can count toward the elective requirement. They will accept either CSCI 100 or BUSN 216. |
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