Data are provided on a program (not credential) level
73% BTC graduate placement rate1
$82,111 starting annual wage2
$109,442 average annual wage2
$149,399 potential annual wage2
Students may begin this program Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer quarters
A completed college admissions application and placement in English and math. BTC uses a Guided Self-Placement process to help you choose the best starting point for your English and math courses. Your selections will determine whether you begin with program coursework or complete prerequisites classes first.
To get started or for help determining your English and math placement, contact the Outreach department at Outreach@btc.edu.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (15 CREDITS) |
AENGL 100 | Applied English | 5 CR |
OR |
BUS 188 | Business English | 5 CR |
OR |
ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 CR |
BUS 150 | Math for Business | 5 CR |
OR |
MATH& 107 | Math In Society | 5 CR |
Or higher |
CMST& 210 | Interpersonal Communications | 5 CR |
ELECTIVES COURSES (10 Credits) |
Business Management students are encouraged to choose elective credits from any 100 level or higher courses with the following prefixes: ACCT, ACCT&, BIOL&, CHEM&, BUS, BUS&, CAP, CMST&, CS&, ECON&, ENGL&, HIST&, HT, HUM&, IT, MATH&, PHYS&, POLS&, PSYC&, SOC&, and SPAN&. |
CORE COURSES (50 CREDITS) |
ACCT 141 | Practical Accounting I | 5 CR |
OR |
ACCT& 201 | Principles of Accounting I | 5 CR |
BIT 100 | Survey of Business and Information Technology | 2 CR |
BUS& 101 | Introduction to Business | 5 CR |
BUS 120 | Principles of Marketing | 5 CR |
BUS 191 | Technical Communications | 5 CR |
BUS& 201 | Business Law | 5 CR |
BUS 210 | Organizational Leadership | 5 CR |
CAP 101 | Microsoft Computer Applications | 5 CR |
CAP 114 | Microsoft Outlook | 3 CR |
CAP 142 | Microsoft Excel | 5 CR |
ECON& 201 | Micro Economics | 5 CR |
SPECIALTY TRACKS (15 CREDITS) |
Choose either Human Resources Specialist or Operations Management or Social Media Marketing. Students must complete all four classes in one specialty. |
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST |
BUS 137 | Introduction to Human Resources | 5 CR |
BUS 138 | Introduction to Compensation & Benefits | 5 CR |
BUS 139 | Introduction to Employment Law & Labor Relations | 5 CR |
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT |
BUS 137 | Introduction to Human Resources | 5 CR |
BUS 152 | Introduction to Operations Management | 5 CR |
BUS 153 | Introduction to Lean Management | 5 CR |
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING |
BUS 127 | Social Media Marketing | 5 CR |
BUS 128 | Search Engine Marketing | 5 CR |
BUS 129 | Social Media Marketing Campaign | 5 CR |
Students will learn core business practices, principles, and theories allowing them to make immediate and significant contributions in the workplace. Students will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to coordinate human, financial and material resources to achieve organizational objectives while adhering to government guidelines.
A Business Management degree prepares students for a career in business, which may stretch across any sector or industry. Career options for students are varied; graduates may begin working as Project Coordinators, Project Managers, Business Analysts, or Executive Assistants and progress to Account Executives, Managers, Associate Directors or Directors. Students who continue their education and obtain a four-year BS or BA, or a 2+2 BAS degree may progress to an Executive Director or Operations Manager level.
Students pursuing the Social Media Marketing track may begin working as a Social Media Specialist, Digital Engagement Specialist or Public Relations Specialist and progress to Online Community Manager or Social and Community Service Manager.
Students pursuing the Human Resources Specialist track may begin working as an entry-level Human Resource Specialist, Training and Development Specialist, Benefits Coordinator or Human Resource Generalist. Small and large businesses, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and education are examples of areas that need the expertise of a human resource management specialist.
Students pursuing the Operations Management track may begin working in a variety of industries including business, advanced manufacturing and information technology.
If you have questions about this program or want help with the admissions steps to Bellingham Technical College, please email outreach@btc.edu.
Current students wanting academic planning and support, can connect with the program Instructor(s) or email BusinessITNav@btc.edu