General Business
Business Faculty
Dr. Jennifer Korfiatis
Chair, Business and Accounting
Mish ee twie 1325 B (Third Floor)
jkorfiatis@wvc.edu
509-682-6650
Lead. Manage. Grow. Skills for today's business workforce.
Develop high demand skills in business, economics, and accounting with WVC’s Associate of Applied Science Business Degree – Designed for both new students, or mid-career professionals looking to advance their knowledge or career opportunities.
Academic Pathways
Certificate of Completion
One-year program that gives you entry level skills and understanding of general business. Gain skills in marketing, accounting, and computer applications.
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Two-year comprehensive program that will teach you general business skills, and management knowledge to prepare you for internships, entry positions, or developing your skill set.
Learning Outcomes
Principles of management
Learn essential knowledge in modern management concepts and theory.
Principles of marketing
Practice and learn researching, planning, and marketing strategy with various business scenarios.
Principles of accounting
Develop your core accounting principles and financial reporting that you can apply to your career and life.
Computer applications
Become comfortable with various computer programs—from documents to spreadsheets.
Career Paths
Use your strong foundational knowledge and skill in management, accounting, marketing, and computer applications to work in a modern business.
Entrepreneurship
Start, manage, or develop a business by applying skills in marketing, management, and finance.
Business Administration
Organize daily business operations and tasks to keep the company running efficiently.
Marketing
Careers focused on promoting businesses, managing social media, and engaging customers.
Sales & Business Development
Build relationships with customers, sell products or services, and help businesses grow revenue.