Program Description:

The Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills in a specific career field to enter the workforce directly upon completion of the degree. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees comprised of industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers in the field. Students interested in pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree in Business Administration should follow the Associate in Business, DTA/MRP Planning Guide .

AAAS Degree (93-95 Credits)

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.

Additional Information
Shoreline Community College has an articulation agreement with The Evergreen State College (TESC). Students who complete the AAAS degree in Business Administration can transfer their credits to TESC to complete a bachelor’s degree.

Program Prerequisites:

Placement into ENGL& 101  or BTWRT 215  and placement into MATH& 141  (above the co-requisite support level).

General Education Requirements - 18-20 Credits

Core Program Requirements - 75 Credits

* Course offered online only in quarter(s) specified.

• BUS& 101 Introduction to Business Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 120 Principles of Marketing Minimum Units: 5 *
• BUS 141 Purchasing & Supply Management Fundamentals Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 160 Systems Thinking Minimum Units: 5 *
• BUS& 201 Business Law Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 215 Introduction to International Business Minimum Units: 5 *
• BUS 240 Introduction to e-Business Minimum Units: 5 *
• BUS 250 Human Resource Management Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 255 Principles of Management Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 270 Entrepreneurship- Starting a New Business Minimum Units: 5
• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I Minimum Units: 5
• ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II Minimum Units: 5
• ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III Minimum Units: 5
• ECON& 201 Micro Economics Minimum Units: 5
• ECON& 202 Macro Economics Minimum Units: 5

Recommended

• BUS 108 Tech & Web Essentials Minimum Units: 5

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Program Advisor:

Email businessprograms@shoreline.edu for faculty advising.

Program Information:

Length of Program: 93-95 Credits
Completion Award: A.A.A.S. Degree
Enrollment: Every Quarter
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: http://shoreline.edu/programs/business-administration/

Plan code: BAMBUAPT

Revised 11/18/2024. Requirement changes effective Winter Quarter 2025. See 2024-2025 catalog PDF  for Fall 2024 requirements. 

Sample Schedule for A.A.A.S. Degree

* Course offered once per year, during the quarter listed.