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General Business Program Guide
Business is the driving force behind economic growth and decision-making across the globe. To succeed in the competitive world of today and tomorrow, people in all fields of endeavor can benefit from an understanding of the principles and practices that govern free enterprise. Whether you are interested in a business career targeted toward employment within the fields of communications, finance, marketing, management or accounting; intend to pursue further education in the field of business; or are seeking the knowledge and skills necessary to advance along a different career path, the business programs at WVC have been designed to inform, instruct and inspire you to attain your goals.
This two-year, associate of technical sciences (ATS) degree program provides students with a foundation in the business concepts of marketing, management, accounting/finance and communications/human relations, plus basic competency in computer applications. Many of the courses in this degree transfer to baccalaureate institutions. Students must work closely with their advisers to ensure proper course sequencing and choice.
WVC also offers a business program leading to an associate of arts and sciences (transfer) degree which is designed for transfer toward a bachelor's degree in business at a four-year college or university.
To be eligible for the associate degree or certificate, students must earn at least a "C" (2.0) grade in all core program courses and a cumulative 2.0 grade point average. Core program courses may have prerequisite requirements. English and mathematics courses require qualifying assessment scores or acceptable preparatory coursework in those subjects. See the course descriptions for details.
Business, General: Associate of Technical Science degree
Prerequisites for the ATS degree option are ENGL 097 and MATH 097 or MATH 099 or qualifying placement scores.
Core Requirements |
Credits |
| BCT 105 |
Computer Applications |
5 |
| BCT 130 |
Spreadsheets 1 |
5 |
| BUS 240 |
Principles of Management |
5 |
| BUS 241 |
Principles of Marketing |
5 |
| BUS 245 |
Small Business Management |
5 |
| BUS 146 |
Business Ethics |
5 |
| ACCT& 201 |
Principles of Accounting 1 |
5 |
CMST& 210 or
CMST& 220 |
Interpersonal Communication or
Public Speaking |
5 |
ECON& 201 or
ECON& 202 |
Micro Economics or
Macro Economics |
5 |
| Total |
45 |
General Requirements |
Credits |
| ENGL& 101 |
English Composition 1 |
5 |
| MATH 105 |
College Algebra or higher |
5 |
| Humanities (choose one) |
5 |
| Natural Science (choose one) |
5 |
| Social Science (choose one) |
5 |
| Business Electives* |
20 |
| Total General Education |
45 |
| Total Credits for Associate of Technical Science Degree |
90 |
Business, General Certificate of Completion
Required Courses: Certificate of Completion
Offered at Wenatchee and Omak Campuses
Prerequisites for the certificate option are ENGL 097 and MATH 096 or MATH 098 or qualifying placement scores.
Certificate Requirements |
Credits |
| BCT 105 |
Computer Applications |
5 |
| BCT 130 |
Spreadsheets I |
5 |
| BUS 146 |
Business Ethics |
5 |
BUS 240 or
BUS 245 |
Principles of Management or
Small Business Management |
5 |
| BUS 241 |
Principles of Marketing |
5 |
| ACCT& 201 |
Principles of Accounting 1 |
5 |
ECON& 201 or
ECON& 202 |
Micro Economics or
Macro Economics |
5 |
| ENGL& 101 |
English Composition 1 |
5 |
MATH 097 or
MATH 099
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Intermediate Algebra or higher |
5 |
| Total |
45 |
| Total Credits for Certificate of Completion |
45 |
* See business adviser for approved electives. Electives in business, accounting or business computer technology are recommended.
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