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We’re expanding opportunities for students interested in business careers by introducing a Business Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) Degree pathway designed to take you further, faster. At Bates Technical College, we’re committed to helping you reach your long-term goals. Based on student interest and employer demand, we are transitioning from the Applied Business Management degree to a transfer-focused pathway that prepares you to continue into a bachelor’s degree and beyond. Students can pursue a 6- quarter Business Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), a flexible and powerful option that: Transfers to universities across Washington State. Prepares you for bachelor’s degrees in business, management, marketing, finance, and more. Keeps your options open as your career goals evolve. Aligns with employer demand for advanced business skills and credentials. This change reflects what we’re hearing from students and industry: more education, more mobility, and more career growth opportunities. This pathway prepares you for a wide range of careers in business and leadership, including: Business Management, Project Coordination, Human Resources, Marketing and Sales, and Entrepreneurship. By continuing into a bachelor’s degree, students can access even broader opportunities, including leadership and management roles across industries.
Hybrid or Blended Program, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
No
Program details
18 Months
Length of training
Associate
Award type
90
Credits
N/A
Clock Hours
Additional details
Award name
AAS-T
Education Prerequisites
None
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
N/A
Is this program approved to train veterans?
No
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
N/A
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
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