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2024-25 Catalog 
    
2024-25 Catalog

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management


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The Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management at Highline  College is a structured, affordable two- year program where you will learn the  principles of business operations and the important skill of motivating and leading others to achieve productivity.  You will receive a strong foundation in business and management fundamentals.  Elective credits make it possible to specialize in logistics and supply chain management, or accounting. Enough higher-level accounting credits can be earned to qualify for the CPA Exam.

Learning Outcomes


A student earning a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Business Management will be able to:

  • Use and apply appropriate terminology, processes, and key principles in discussing multifaceted issues in the areas of Business Management. 
  • Analyze the key roles that managers play in company financial decisions, customer relations issues, operating procedures, product development, and risk and regulatory compliance. 
  • Formulate alternatives and tradeoffs in business operations, while taking into consideration issues such as corporate social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and risk management.
  • Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills used in organizational management and negotiations.
  • Apply professional ethics in a global context when dealing with confidential information, relationships with suppliers and customers, and employees.
  • Analyze alternatives to solve complex problems and make decisions: establish criteria, using appropriate decision making techniques.
  • Observing local constraints, demonstrate how to adapt marketing strategies to specific international market needs, and apply basic and advanced marketing concepts to develop integrated marketing plans in a global marketplace.
  • Conduct data analysis and explain how these analytics can impact aspects of the supply chain to improve forecasts, demand planning, sourcing, production, and distribution.
  • Formulate hypotheses for decision-making and research, analyze data using appropriate statistical techniques, and interpret the results of statistical analysis for use in decision making.

Program Eligibility


To qualify for admission to Highline College’s Business Management Bachelor’s Degree Program, eligible applicants must have:

  • Completed a regionally accredited AAS degree (or its equivalent), in business or related fields
  • Other associate degrees will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Official transcripts from an accredited college or university;
  • A cumulative grade point average of 2.25 or better.

Application Process


To be considered for the Bachelor of Applied Science program prospective students must submit the following: 

  • Completed Highline Bachelor of Applied Science application form
  • An Associate degree in a Business-related field from a regionally accredited institution
  • Other associate degrees will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • Official transcripts from a regionally accredited college or university.

Requirements


Please contact a Faculty Advisor or Program Manager for the most update information.

General Education Requirements (50 credits)


Communication Requirement (15 credits)


Quantitative Skill Requirement (5 credits)


Humanities Requirement (10 credits)


Natural Science Requirement (5 credits)


Select 5 credits of Natural Science Lab

Electives


Choose 10 credits from the following courses. (Please consult your advisor)  If you plan to focus on Logistics and Supply Chain Management, we recommend you choose from BUSN 425, 430, 450, and 475.  If you would like to focus on Accounting/Finance and/or sit for the CPA, choose from the Accounting Electives.  If you would like to pursue a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) program, choose MATH&148 and ECON&202

Associate Degree/Related Credits (60 credits)


Up to 60 applicable credits from an Associate of Applied Science degree issued by a regionally accredited institution. Transfer associate degree credits from a regionally accredited institution may be applied to general education requirements if applicable.

Course Prerequisites


Prerequisites if not part of your associate’s degree

Total Program Credits: 180 Credits


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