Program Map for Business Administration
The Business Administration ATA degree prepares students for general management responsibilities. Students learn about the functions of business including accounting, management, marketing, and human relations in preparation for an entry-level position in a business or office environment.
For students interested in a four-year Business degree, the Associates in Business DTA would be the recommended pathway.
This degree has limited transferability. Students may transfer to Central Washington University and complete a BAS in Information Technology and Administrative Management.
Students must complete 90 credits to be awarded this degree. Students must earn a C or above in all courses.
Faculty advisors for the Business Administration ATA are listed below. If you have been assigned an advisor please work with them, otherwise you can choose any of the advisors below.
Faculty Program Advisors
| Dongwa Hu dhu@everettcc.edu | Joseph Saxton jsaxton@everettcc.edu |
| Juergen Kneifel jkeifel@everettcc.edu | Kimberly Lothyan klothyan@everettcc.edu |
| Lynne Munoz lmunoz@everettcc.edu |
CHECKLISTS
- Business Administration ATA Checklist
- Business Administration Certificate Checklist
- Pre-College to College English and Math Checklist
Notes on using this map:
* indicates an elective course that is recommended but not required and could be substituted with another appropriate course. For example, ENGL& 102* on a map means that ENGL& 102* is recommended, but any 5-credit course from the Basic Communication Skills list on the DTA would also be acceptable.
→ indicates a pre-requisite relationship. For example, MATH&141→ MATH&142 on a map indicates that a student must pass MATH& 141 before taking MATH& 142
(F, W, Sp, Su) indicates the quarters in which a course is offered, if not offered every quarter. For example, ART 116 (W) means that ART 116 is only offered during Winter quarters
TS stands for Transitional Studies. Courses taken through the Transitional Studies department do not qualify for financial aid but cost only $25 per quarter. To see if you qualify, contact the Advising Center at advising@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9339.
& as part of a course number (e.g. ACCT& 202) indicates that the course is part of the Common Course Numbering System
D as part of a course number (e.g. ENGL& 102D) indicates that the course fulfills the Diversity Course requirement for the AAS-DTA degree
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The learning objectives of this course are the foundation of future courses in this pathway. Success in critical courses positions you to be successful in later courses in this pathway.
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Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites.
See an entry advisor for mandatory entry advising at the Advising Center located in RAI 108 to decide on your first quarter courses.
See your advisor for self-paced or accelerated alternatives in Math and English to prepare for college-level classes. Want to move further faster? Learn about EvCC's I-BEST classes.
Prepare for college-level math
If your math placement is below MATH 76, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- TS 60 → TS 70 → MATH/TS 76
Prepare for college-level English
If your English placement is below ENGL 98, you’ll need to take ENGL/TS 97
Note: English language learners may need additional courses before ENGL/TS 97 depending on their placement.
Take COLL 101 - College Success in your first quarter to prepare for the pace and rigor of college.
Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track. See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have.
Recommended Actions
- Looking for more support and assistance by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page.
- Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college.
- Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library.
- Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
- Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club, such as the Study Abroad club or a language club.
- See if you qualify for TRiO, MESA, scholarships, or support from CDS
Complete college-level courses. Focus on those that fit in the ATA in Business Administration Pathway so that if you change to another Business program, most of the credits you’ve earned already will apply to your new goal.
Take 
BUS 110D - Business Communications Take CL 101 - Computer Literacy Take BUS& 101 - Introduction to Business Take ACCT 110 - Small Business Accounting Take BUS 150 - Principles of Marketing Take BUS 165 - Service Essentials for Business Take BUS& 201 - Business Law Take BUS 200 - Principles of Management
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed.
- If you haven't already, join a club that aligns with your interest, such as Business Club.
Complete specific degree requirements and begin preparing for for graduation and transfer or earning your certificate. If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program.
Take BT 242 - Excel Take ENGL 98 - Introduction to College Writing or ENGL& 101 - English Composition I depending upon placement. Take two courses from the list of Business Administration ATA electives below (other electives can be taken as approved by an advisor):
- ACCT 113 – Personal Finance
- ACCT& 201 - Principles of Accounting I
- ACCT& 202 - Principles of Accounting II
- ACCT& 203 - Principles of Accounting III
- ACCT 210 - Payroll
- BUS 104 - Business English
- BUS 155 - Essentials of Retailing
- BUS 156 - Sales Fundamentals
- BUS 230 - Introduction to Hospitality
- BT 162 – Job Search & Professional Development
- BT 219 – Introduction to Microsoft Word
- BT 240 - Access
- BT 243 - Advanced Excel Applications
- CL 110 – Managing Internet Communications
- CMST 204D – Intercultural Communication
- CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication
- CMST& 220 – Public Speaking
- CMST& 230 – Small Group Communication
- ECON& 201 - Micro Economics
- ECON& 202 - Macro Economics
- ACCT 112 - Business Taxation (Small Business Emphasis)
- ACCT 215 - Computer Accounting (Small Business Emphasis)
- BUS 105 - Small Business Essentials (Small Business Emphasis)
BUS 295 - Internship is strongly recommended for all students. If taking BUS 295, find internship opportunities and plan when to take it. Work with your advisor and Job Center. For more information, visit the Internships page.
Take BUS 130 - Business Computations Take ECON 101D - Understanding Economics
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss to discuss career opportunities or possible transfer to CWU.
Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate and transfer or earn your certificate.
Take four more electives from the list in Phase Three.
Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.
Recommended Actions
Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met.
- Apply for admission to CWU if planning to transfer and complete a BAS in ITAM.
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Quarter 1 ENGL 98 or ENGL& 101 CL 101Elective or COLL 101 |
Quarter 2 BUS 110D BUS 200 Elective |
Quarter 3 BUS& 101 BUS 150 Elective |
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Quarter 4 BUS 130 BUS 165 Elective |
Quarter 5 BT 242 BUS& 201Elective |
Quarter 6 ECON 101D Elective Elective |