BAS in Applied Management

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Management (BAS-AM) degree builds upon any associate degree (2-year) degree by adding junior and senior year courses focused on applied management. The program provides customized, high-demand management skills courses geared toward the needs of various industry sectors in the local economy. Perfect for working adults who need more flexibility in their schedules and have a job and/or family responsibilities. Classes can be taken 100% online. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to enter, advance in management or supervisory positions, or start their own business.

The BAS degree includes courses in:

Accounting
Project Management
Human Resources
Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Marketing
Business communication

Students will complete an Applied Management Capstone project in the final year of the program. The project is an opportunity for students to develop a meaningful product as an accumulation of the course work and demonstrate their learning.

Follow these steps to apply to the BAS-AM program

1. Entry Requirements

Prior to admission into the BAS program, math, English, and prerequisites must be finished. Admissions are at the discretion of the application screening committee.

Earned one of the following:
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS) or Associate in Applied Science-Transfer degree (AAS-T)
- Associate in Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement degree (AA-DTA)
- Associate in Science degree (AS)
- Or equivalent degree or 90 college-level credits from an accredited institution.

2.5 cumulative GPA with a minimum 2.0 in all applicable college-level courses from an accredited institution

ENGL 101 (5 credits) 2.0 GPA or better
MATH& 146, any college-level math course, or PHIL& 120 (5 credits) 2.0 GPA or better *MAP courses do not meet this requirement
Humanities (5 credits)
Social Science (5 credits)
Application for admission to the BAS program

Conditional Admission may be considered for students completing one of the entry requirements in first quarter of the program, capacity dependent.

2. Apply

Welcome to Big Bend Community College!
Complete Bachelor of Applied Science-Applied Management Application.
- Applications received by April 6, 2022 11:59pm will be considered for Priority Admission!
Complete general BBCC application
- If you are already a Big Bend student and have taken classes within the last six years, there is no need to re-apply to the college.
- If you are a Big Bend student and have not taken classes within the last 6 years, please re-apply here. Select RE-APPLY as your student type
- If you have completed college work at another accredited college, please complete the college application here and select TRANSFER.

3. Get Funding

Financial aid is available for eligible students in the Bachelor of Applied Science-Applied Management Program.
- Apply for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) OR WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) for DREAMers (non-citizens, WA state residents). The Financial Aid Office is available if you need help. Be aware of dates & deadlines.
- School Code: 003770.
Scholarships are available for BAS-AM too. See instructions to apply for scholarships here.

4. Submit Transcripts

Contact each institution where you earned credits and have an official transcript sent to BBCC for evaluation.
Completed courses at BBCC? We will retrieve your BBCC records for you.
For questions: admissions@bigbend.edu

*Official transcripts cannot be emailed.

Please submit to:
Big Bend Community College
c/o Admissions Office
7662 Chanute Street NE
Moses Lake, WA 98837

Important Note

Completed applications will be screened by committee. If selected, students will receive an acceptance email including important dates and events prior to the first day of classes.

BAS Information Sessions

Summer and Fall Information Session to be determined. Please contact Anne for an individual meeting.

*link is the same for all sessions

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Career Possibilities and Earnings

Potential positions include management, accounting, project management, or entrepreneurial. Obtaining advanced academic degrees may lead to administrative positions in business administration, education, and management. The demand for managers should remain strong over the next decade.
For current employment and wage estimates, please visit and search for the relevant occupational term:

Occupational Employment Statistics

Tuition, Fees, & Other Costs

Official transcripts sent from outside colleges:	~$20.00
BAS registration fee:	$35.00
Books, supplies, and misc. fees:	$942
Travel/Transportation:	$1,668
Approximate quarterly tuition/fees:	$2,500

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About the Program

Student Learning Outcomes

When this program is completed, the student will be able
to:

Communication: Communicate effectively with
internal and external stakeholders using an
appropriate channel for the situation.
Computation: Analyze the financial health of a
business by interpreting business data obtained
from financial statements.
Human Relations/Workplace Skills: Demonstrate
effective leadership, critical thinking, teamwork, and
technical and information literacy competencies
needed to make business-critical decisions to
resolve interpersonal and organizational challenges
that most often occur in the modern workplace.
Apply and analyze multicultural strategies to facilitate
respectful and equitable inclusion of diverse individuals
and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.
Identify the significance of key decisions in the
operations management function and quality
management/quality control methods.
Develop comprehensive project plans, monitor the
plans, identify areas of risk and deal with problems
through appropriate use of project management
techniques.
Demonstrate integrity through ethical behavior and
socially responsible decision making.
Apply organizational behavior principles and human
resources management practices to effectively
develop, hire, and retain a skilled workforce.

Part-time Course Schedule

This schedule is based on part-time enrollment.

Quarter One (Fall)

SOC 320 Organizational Behavior (SS) (5 credits)
*ENGL& 235 Technical Writing (5 credits)

Quarter Two (Winter)

*BUS& 101 Intro to Business OR BUS& 201 Business Law (5 credits)
*ECON& 201 Micro Economics (5 credits)

Quarter Three (Spring)

MGMT 310 Accounting for Managers (5 credits)
MGMT 305 Business Management (5 credits)

Quarter Four (Fall)

PHIL 340 Professional Ethics (H) (5 credits)
MGMT 380 Human Resource Management (5 credits)

Quarter Five (Winter)

MGMT 370 Organizational Leadership (5 credits)
MGMT 410 Financial Management (5 credits)

Quarter Six (Spring)

MGMT 350 Marketing for Managers (5 credits)
MGMT 440 Operations Management (5 credits)

Quarter Seven (Fall)

*PHIL& 120 Symbolic Logic (5 credits)
*ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science* (5 credits)

Quarter Eight (Winter)

CMST 330 Organizational Communication (H) (5 credits)
MGMT 430 Project Management (5 credits)

Quarter Nine (Spring)

*CHEM 110 w/lab* (5 credits)
MGMT 460 Applied Management Capstone (5 credits)

Important Note

If you completed ECON 201 as part of your AA-DTA/AAS/AAS-T degree, students may replace this requirement with 5 credits of Social Science elective or an elective approved by your Program Advisor.
*If you completed ENVS 100, CHEM 110 w/lab, BUS 101 or BUS 201, PHIL 120, or ENGL 235 as a part of your AADTA/AAS/AAS-T degree, students will need to consult the Program Coordinator to find an acceptable elective to use as a course substitution.

Full-time Course Schedule

This schedule is based on full-time enrollment.

Quarter One (Fall)

SOC 320 Organizational Behavior (SS) (5 credits)
*ENGL& 235 Technical Writing (5 credits)
*PHIL& 120 Symbolic Logic (5 credits)

Quarter Two (Winter)

*BUS& 101 Intro to Business OR BUS& 201 Business Law (5 credits)
*ECON& 201 Micro Economics (5 credits)
CMST 330 Organizational Communication (H) (5 credits)

Quarter Three (Spring)

MGMT 310 Accounting for Managers (5 credits)
MGMT 305 Business Management (5 credits)
*ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science* (5 credits)

Quarter Four (Fall)

*CHEM 110 w/lab* (5 credits)
PHIL 340 Professional Ethics (H) (5 credits)
MGMT 380 Human Resource Management (5 credits)

Quarter Five (Winter)

MGMT 370 Organizational Leadership (5 credits)
MGMT 410 Financial Management (5 credits)
MGMT 430 Project Management (5 credits)

Quarter Six (Spring)

MGMT 350 Marketing for Managers (5 credits)
MGMT 440 Operations Management (5 credits)
MGMT 460 Applied Management Capstone (5 credits)

*OR advisor-approved course from the same General Education
distribution area Social Science (SS); Humanities (H)

Credits from AAS/AAS-T/AA-DTA degree: 90

+Credits from BAS degree: 90

Total Credits Required: 180

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What students are saying

“
Being able to complete my bachelor’s degree online, on my own time, is key for me. I am a parent, work full time, and run my own business. Because of my busy schedule, commuting to attend classes in person would not work for me. I can work on the BAS-AM program fully online, a great way to complete school.

Juan Servin
BAS-AM Student
“
I’m really happy with my decision to get my bachelor’s degree through Big Bend. At times it can be difficult to balance BAS-AM classes with my aviation ones, but my instructors are very understanding and helpful. Being completely online has made a big difference, it’s a lot easier to find time to do all the work.

Rachel Kempf
BAS-AM Student

FAQ

Which quarter can I begin?

The BAS-AM program accepts new cohorts each fall quarter.

Do I need to apply for the program?

Yes. Students interested in the BAS-AM program must complete an application and be accepted into the program. All applicants will receive a letter indicating if they have been accepted into the program. If you are interested in starting the BAS-AM program in the fall, you should meet with an advisor to determine if you have met the entry requirements.

How does my program transfer to BAS-AM

You can find how different Big Bend programs transfer to the BAS-AM degree on this page.

When are classes offered?

Courses are offered in an online format with available evening opportunities to receive support, and meet with classmates and faculty about course work.

Can I attend part-time?

Yes. Students can attend part-time and complete the program in 3-years. There is a schedule available for students intending to pursue this option.

Important Note about Transfer Degrees

Students who wish to transfer to a graduate program should obtain the institution’s catalog and review the program’s requirements to which they would like to transfer.

BAS-AM Contact

BAS-AM Team

Ghinazzi, Anne

BAS Coordinator

anneg@bigbend.edu

(509) 793-2322

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