Business Transfer Program Guide
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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 students are interested in a business career targeted toward employment within the fields of communications, human resources, entrepreneurship, 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 students to attain their goals.
Business schools in Washington state vary in their entry requirements. There are two ways that students can transfer from WVC to a four-year school and major in business:
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Receive an associate in arts and sciences (AAS-DTA) and include the required prerequisite business courses at their intended school of transfer. Students need to work closely with their faculty adviser to ensure proper course sequencing.
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Receive a direct transfer degree in business (Business DTA). Students need to work closely with their faculty adviser to ensure proper course sequencing.
Students interested in either business degree option should contact their potential transfer institutions early regarding specific course choices in humanities, social sciences, business law or introduction to law, and in certain electives. Students should be aware of the potential transfer institution’s requirements for overall minimum GPA, a higher GPA in selected subsets of courses or a specific minimum grade in one or more courses, such asmath or English.