Business Transfer Planning Guide

Business Transfer Planning Guide
The Business Administration Major Related Program (BMRP) is an Associate in
Arts (AA) degree that prepares students to transfer to a four year college or
university and earn a baccalaureate degree with a major in a business concentration.
All public universities in Washington that offer business majors, as well as several
private colleges and universities have signed on to accept the BMRP as a Direct
Transfer Agreement (DTA). This Agreement serves to create a smooth transfer
process that maximizes the transferability of your credits earned at Clark.
Getting started:
Funding
Admissions
Assessment
Orientation
Registration
It is never too early to start exploring the opportunities available to pay for college.
Make it official and apply for admission to become a Clark student.
Take the Compass test to discover what classes you should start with.
Learn the resources and tools available to help you be a good student.
Sign up for the classes you need for your program.
General Information:
Most of the required classes for the BMRP have the prerequisite
that a student be eligible for college level math . Not all students
who begin at Clark start out at this level; students who test below
college level math should be prepared to take a math class
every quarter.
Each college or university is different, and the requirements to enter
into their business programs will be different too. Work closely
with the Admissions and Advising staff of your transfer
institution to ensure that you understand the transfer process.
• Entrance into business programs may require a separate
admissions application as well as a competitive selection
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process.
Many Schools include Management Information Systems
(MIS) and lower level law coursework as prerequisites for entry
into business programs.
Colleges that are not legally bound to accept the DTA may
have different program prerequisites and may evaluate coursework in a way that makes it more advantageous for a student to
earn the Associate in Arts General Transfer degree instead.
For example, Portland State University does not require MATH
105 or MATH& 148 for entry to their program, but does
require BUS& 101, BUS 211, and BTEC 150. Students
transferring to PSU are better served by earning the General
AA and building business requirements into the various
distribution areas. Potential PSU students are also encouraged
to explore dual enrollment options to minimize out of state
tuition costs.
Universities that accept the BMRP:
Central Washington University:
Eastern Washington University:
University of Washington:
Washington State University:
Gonzaga University:
Heritage University:
Pacific Lutheran University:
Seattle Pacific University:
Seattle University:
Walla Walla University:
www.cwu.edu
www.ewu.edu
www.washington.edu
www.wsu.edu
www.gonzaga.edu
www.heritage.edu
www.plu.edu
www.spu.edu
www.seattleu.edu
www.wallawalla.edu
Students make the best decisions when they explore all
of their options. The Clark College Catalog will help a
student understand their choices by providing detailed
information about all of the programs offered. Elements
of the Catalog include:
• General Education Requirements
• Course Descriptions
• Policies and Procedures
• Directories
View the catalog online at:
http://www.clark.edu/currentcatalog, or scan the QR
code with your smart device.
Business Transfer Planning Guide
Associate of Arts— Business DTA/MRP
90 college level credits, full-time students can complete
the degree in approximately two years.
The composition, analytical and
synthesizing skills you learn in these
classes are essential for the projects and
papers that will be required upon
transfer.
Communication Skills—10 credits
• ENGL& 101
(English Comp I)
Prerequisites:
ENGL&101: ENGL 098 (“C” or higher)
or COMPASS placement score
ENGL&102: ENGL& 101 (“C” or higher)
• ENGL& 102
(English Comp II)
Quantitative Skills—10 credits
• MATH 105
• MATH& 148
(Finite Math)
(Business Calculus)
Humanities coursework spans a
variety of subject areas exploring the
human experience. See the general AA
degree worksheet for a complete list of
options.
Humanities—15 credits
Must include one of the following:
• CMST& 210*
(Interpersonal
Communication)
*To satisfy the Oral Communication
Requirement, students must complete
one of the Communication Studies
courses listed.
• CMST& 220*
(Public Speaking)
• CMST& 230*
(Small Group
Communication)
Social Sciences—15 credits
Must include both:
• ECON& 201
• ECON& 202
(Micro Economics)
(Macro Economics)
Statistical analysis is essential for using
the complex economic and financial data
used in all aspects of business practice.
Prerequisites:
Sciences—15-16 credits
Must include both:
• BUS 203
• BUS 204
(Descriptive Statistics)
(Inferential Statistics)
BUS 203: COMPASS placement,
MATH 093/095 (“C” or higher)
BUS 204: BUS 203
An additional 10 credits of Natural
Science, including one lab science, is
required. See the general AA degree
worksheet for a complete list of options.
Major Area Requirements—20 credits
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Students use their limited amount of
general electives wisely by choosing
coursework that will satisfy Management
Information Systems (MIS) requirements
or that enhance their college
performance.
ACCT& 201—Principles of Accounting I
ACCT& 202—Principles of Accounting II
ACCT& 203—Principles of Accounting III
BUS& 201—Business Law
General Electives—4 credits
Recommendations: CTEC 205 and/or COLL 101
A strong mathematical foundation will
provide you with the analytical, problem
solving and logical reasoning skills
necessary for future academic and career
success.
Prerequisites:
MATH 105: COMPASS placement, or
MATH 093/095 (“C” or higher)
MATH& 148: MATH 105/111 (“C” or
higher)
Micro and Macroeconomics inform
Business students of the economic
principles that inform the decision making
process of nations, industries, and
individuals.
Prerequisites:
ECON& 201/202: COMPASS placement,
or, MATH 093/095 (“C” or higher), or
ECON 101.
In order to meet the 15 credit minimum,
five credits of a second subject area is
required. See the general AA degree
worksheet for a complete list of options.
A fundamental understanding of the
principles of accounting is necessary in
every aspect of business administration.
Classes should be taken in order and
are not offered during summer term.
Prerequisites:
COMPASS placement eligibility for
MATH 093/095 and ENGL& 101.
Business Law provides students with
practical understandings of legal issues
in the business world and should be
taken during the second half of the
program.
SUGGESTED FIRST QUARTER CLASSES:
• English—Determined by COMPASS placement
• Math—Determined by COMPASS placement
• COLL 101, Humanities, or Social Science coursework
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
ADVISING
clark.edu/advising
CAREER CENTER
clark.edu/student_services/employment
COMPASS TESTING
clark.edu/assessment
FUNDING
clark.edu/finaid and readysetgrad.org/wasfa
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
clark.edu/student_services/disability_support
TRANSITIONAL STUDIES
clark.edu/academics/basic_education
STUDENT LIFE
clark.edu/student_life/index.php
Connect with an advisor online for quick questions; watch video tutorials to explore online
tools and resources, and access fillable degree worksheets to keep track of your progress.
Meet with professionals equipped to help you explore your strengths and interests, access
online tools to explore areas of interest, and attend student success workshops.
Access information on the assessment process and get resources to study prior to testing.
COMPASS test scores provide a starting point for new students.
Know what you are eligible for before you begin your program. There are many funding
sources for students, including traditional financial aid and scholarships.
Assists students with disabilities in pursuing their educational goals, can provide
accommodations for qualified students to assure equal access.
Supports students in developing basic skills necessary to further educational, training, and
employment goals. Includes GED, I-BEST, ESL and Adult Basic Education programs.
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