BAS in Applied Management
Apply to start Winter 2026
The BAS-AM program is currently accepting a limited number of applications for students who wish to start Winter Quarter 2026. Please submit the program application HERE and work with our BAS Program Specialist- bas@bigbend.edu to get started.
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 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 that applies the coursework in a real-world business context and demonstrates their cumulative learning.
See an example of one BAS-AM group’s capstone project that partners with a local organization:
Follow these steps to apply to the BAS-AM program
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.
- Welcome to Big Bend Community College!
- Complete Bachelor of Applied Science-Applied Management Application.
- The BAS-AM program is currently accepting a limited number of applications for students who wish to start Winter Quarter 2026. Please submit the program application using the link above and work with our BAS Program Specialist to get started.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.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
I started the BAS-AM program because its flexible, online schedule allowed me to be present as a single mother to my two kids and earn a bachelor’s degree that’s applicable in a wide variety of career options. I am even more grateful now that the program is online since I have remarried and moved a couple of hours away, and I can continue to work on my degree as I establish my new family dynamics. My mentors have been so supportive and helpful, and I am gaining a better understanding of what I can do in business!
Susanne Marton , BAS-AM Student
It has not been easy to work towards higher education. However, BBCC has made it easier for me by offering the BAS-AM program. This program has provided me with excellent support services and affordability, just what I needed.
Maria Santillan , BAS-AM Student
I recommend the BAS-AM program at Big Bend Community College to anyone wanting to advance their career in business management. The professors are engaging, the support staff is always there to help guide you, and the courses are exciting and well-put together. In addition, the information I am learning is invaluable. What I love the most is that I can work a full-time job and earn my undergraduate degree from the comfort of my own home.
Tamara Valdez , BAS-AM Student
I have enjoyed the BAS-AM program. I get all the help I need even on weekends. My instructors understand my work life and try to work with my schedule. At first I was worried about how to pay for the degree and I didn’t want to start taking out loans. I’m relieved FAFSA has been able to cover almost all the costs.
Ismael Martinez , BAS-AM Student
The BAS-AM program has given me a strong grip on understanding leadership and management. BAS-AM has helped me be self-aware of my own skillset and allowed me to branch out and gain a deeper knowledge about business. The flexibility of the online courses allows me to still work full-time and be available for my kids when they need me. I love being able to log in and work on assignments when I am available. The instructors are knowledgeable, funny, and understanding. They have been where I am currently and they just get it! I am glad I made the decision to pursue this bachelor’s degree!
Crystal Monzon , BAS-AM Student
As a stay-at-home mother who wanted to gain a higher education, finding an online and flexible program was crucial for me. BBCC’s BAS-AM program provides just that! BAS-AM is entirely online, not to mention the team of instructors and coaches are behind you every step of the way ensuring you reach your goal. Each BAS-AM course helps prepare you for day-to-day challenges and opportunities encountered in the workplace!
Bianca De La Cruz , BAS-AM Student
Big Bend Community College’s BAS-AM program revolutionizes online learning by providing a flexible opportunity for full-time workers to achieve their bachelor’s degree. With affordability as a priority, it serves as a gateway for career advancement. Backed by dedicated instructors and success coaches, the program ensures comprehensive support for students’ success!
Natasha Herring , BAS-AM Student
My experience with the BAS-AM program has been amazing. The flexibility of the online classes makes life manageable. Many of us are working full-time and caring for our families. This program makes it possible to juggle our responsibilities. The instructors are very helpful and want to see us succeed!
Angela Moore , BAS-AM Student
BAS Information Sessions
Interested in our Bachelor of Applied Science – Applied Management program? Make plans to attend one of our live, virtual BAS-AM Information Sessions to learn how you can build on your associate degree and gain real-world business and management skills to grow in your career.
Each 30-minute session will cover program and course information, career possibilities, ways to pay for college, how to apply and more!
Upcoming information sessions:
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Wednesday, November 12 |
Noon |
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Wednesday, November 19 |
5:00PM |
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Thursday, December 9 |
10:00AM |
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Tuesday, January 13 |
10:00AM |
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Wednesday, January 28 |
5:00PM |
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Wednesday, February 4 |
Noon |
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Wednesday, March 11 |
10:30AM |
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Thursday, April 2 |
2:30PM |
*All sessions will be held on Zoom (click here)
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 |
Financial Aid Scenario
About the Program
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.
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 370 Organizational Leadership (5 credits)
Quarter Five (Winter)
- MGMT 380 Human Resource Management (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)
- *Diversity Course (1-5 credits)
- *ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science* (5 credits)
- General Elective- only is DIV course is less than 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.
This schedule is based on full-time enrollment.
Quarter One (Fall)
- SOC 320 Organizational Behavior (SS) (5 credits)
- *ENGL& 235 Technical Writing (5 credits)
- *Diversity Course- must meet BBCC diversity course requirement (1-5 credits)
- General Elective- only take in DIV course is less than 5 credits to maintain 15 cr. per quarter
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 370 Organizational Leadership (5 credits)
Quarter Five (Winter)
- MGMT 380 Human Resource Management (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
In the final quarter of the BAS-AM program, senior-level students engage in a culminating project that articulates their learning through research and analysis of a current, real-world issue. BAS-AM is seeking local businesses and non-profit organizations to partner in providing project topics and mentorship for students through the process.
Learn more and apply to become a BAS-AM Capstone Project Partner!
FAQ
The BAS-AM program accepts new cohorts each fall quarter.
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.
Work closely with your advisor to develop an education plan that will ensure your Big Bend program transfers into the BAS-AM degree
Courses are offered in an online format with available evening opportunities to receive support, and meet with classmates and faculty about course work.
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.
