Associate in Business, AB-DTA/MRP

Associate in Business
Direct Transfer Agreement/ Major Related Program (AB-DTA/MRP)

The mission of the Associate in Business (DTA/ MRP) program is to prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions for their final two years of undergraduate study in a business-related field. OC has an agreement with WWU for priority consideration for admission to their Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, offered at OC’s Poulsbo Campus.

Early in the program, students should check with their intended transfer university/college advisor for specific admissions and business program requirements for course choices where options are listed for Humanities, Natural Science, Social Science, and electives.

See the Degrees and Certificates section of this catalog for course listings and other details.

The mission of the Associate in Business Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP) is to prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions for their final two years of undergraduate study in a business-related field. The courses listed below are required for students planning to transfer to most four-year colleges and universities in the State of Washington.

Early in the program, students should check with their intended transfer university/college advisor for specific admissions and business program requirements for course choices where options are listed for Humanities, Natural Science, Social Science, and electives.

A cumulative college GPA of 2.0 is required. Some transfer institutions require a higher overall GPA, a higher GPA in a subset of courses, or a specific minimum grade in one or more courses such as math or English. Check with your planned transfer institution for these requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Define the basic concepts of business and economics, summarize the types of companies that comprise the world of business, and explain business interdependence and competition.
2. Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of business trends including globalization and e-commerce.
3. Explain the role of business and economics in promoting social responsibility and ethical behavior in all levels of business.
4. Define the importance and application of law in American and global business operations.
5. Describe the impacts of financial decisions, including debt, and equity funding, as well as the use of retained earnings on businesses.
6. Describe the effects of government regulation and taxation on business and economic activities.
7. Use business and economic concepts and critical thinking skills to solve business and economic problems.
8. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.