Applied Business Management

Whatcom Community College ETPL
This degree prepares students with the comprehensive skills and knowledge to oversee and manage business systems and operations. Students focus on areas of management including marketing, finance, strategic planning, human resource management, project management, leadership, and professional and organizational communications. With an emphasis on practical skills and knowledge, this degree incorporates opportunities for students to directly apply concepts in business settings.

Financial information

Total tuition

$20,510.00

Total required fees

$364.80

Books and supplies

$175.00

Locations

Bellingham

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

225

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

BAS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Washington state community or technical college business-related or other associate degree

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Business Administration and Management, General

Completion rate

48%

Employment rate

73%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.92

Typical (median) annual earnings

$41,671.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Business Administration and Management, General

Other Industries

29%

Administrative Support

14%

Healthcare and Social Services

14%

Accommodation and Food Services

14%

Retail Trade

11%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
49
Completion rate
48%
Average number of students who completed each year
16
Gender
Male
24%
Female
76%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
3%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
1%
Hispanic
20%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
64%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
5%
20 to 29
48%
30 to 39
23%
40 to 49
11%
50 and over
14%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
19%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
44%
Some college experience, but no degree
27%
Certificate or AA
8%
BA or higher
1%