2024-2025 Pierce College Catalog
Business DTA/MRP Course Map
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Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field and for transfer to a four-year institution. It provides you a clear path to complete your degree by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets degree requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. If you want to change a course on this map you must speak with an advisor to assure you meet all degree requirements. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time. While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete an Associate in Business DTA/MRP Degree, you are responsible for fulfilling all degree requirements. Questions? Your Success Network is ready to help you!
Important note about transfer: Colleges and universities may change their requirements at any time, so this map is not a guarantee of transfer. You will need to check transfer requirements with your intended four-year school.
A minimum grade of a 2.0 for business major-related courses is required. Major-related courses are: ECON 201, ECON 202, ACCT 201, ACCT 202, ACCT 203, and BUS& 201.
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2. English Composition I
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course will help you to develop clear and strategic written communication, which is a central feature of all careers connected to business. Note: Your advisor will assist you in reviewing your Guided Self Placement and selecting either the 5-credit or the 7-credit co-requisite ENGL& 101 + ENGLC 101 course. Transfer Note: ENGL& 101, ENGL& 102, ENGL 107, or ENGL& 235 is a requirement for transfer to UWT’s Business Administration, B.A.
3. Microeconomics
A minimum grade of a 2.0 is required for this course.
- ECON& 201 Microeconomics (5 credits)
Course purpose: This will be your introduction to the structure, dynamics, benefits, and limits of the markets in which businesses operate. Transfer Note: ECON& 201 is a requirement for transfer to UWT’s Business Administration, B.A. and transfers as TECON 200 or TBECON 221.
Action Item: Meet with Advisor
Use your Success Network! In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.
Action Item: Transfer Fair
Attend a transfer fair.
5. English Composition II
- ENGL& 102 Composition II: Argumentation and Research (5 credits)
Course purpose: Vital to the business field, you will develop the ability to conduct research and to share results with diverse audiences. Transfer Note: ENGL& 101, ENGL& 102, ENGL 107, or ENGL& 235 is a requirement for transfer to UWT’s Business Administration, B.A.
6. Macroeconomics
A minimum grade of a 2.0 is required for this course.
- ECON& 202 Macroeconomics (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course will deepen your understanding of the overall economy and how it impacts and is impacted by business. Transfer Note: ECON& 202 is a requirement for transfer to UWT’s Business Administration, B.A. and transfers as TECON 201 or TBECON 221.
7. Math Course Recommendation
Choose one group.
Group B
- MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
- MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)
- MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)
Course purpose: In this field you will use calculus to predict, monitor, and understand how change impacts the business world. Note: The math course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following, the transfer institution/degree that you select, and your math placement guidance. Your advisor will assist you in selecting the relevant 5 or 7 credit course(s) based upon co-requisite options. Transfer Note: MATH& 146 is a requirement for transfer to UWT’s Business Administration, B.A. and transfers as TMATH 110.
Action Item: Meet with Advisor
Meet with business transfer advisor.
8. Social Science Course Recommendation
Choose one
- SOC& 201 Social Problems (5 credits)
Course purpose: Being able to interact with people and society are vital skills in the business field. This course examines sociocultural problems that impact groups of people. - POLS& 202 American Government (5 credits)
Course purpose: Being able to interact with people and society are vital skills in the business field. This course will deepen you understanding of the interaction between business and the American government. - POLS& 203 International Relations (5 credits)
Course purpose: Being able to interact with people and society are vital skills in the business field. This is a great option if you are interested in international business. - PSYC& 100 General Psychology (5 credits)
Course purpose: Being able to interact with people and society are vital skills in the business field. This is a great option if you are interested in human resources or marketing to develop knowledge of human behavior.
Action Item: Transfer Fair
Attend a transfer fair and talk to a transfer advisor to check on college-specific business transfer courses.
10. Principles of Accounting I
A minimum grade of a 2.0 is required for this course.
- ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I (5 credits)
Course purpose: In the business field you need to be able to make informed decisions using the information found in financial statements. These courses develop your foundational knowledge of financial statements. Transfer Note: ACCT& 201 is a requirement for transfer to UWT’s Business Administration, B.A. and transfers as TACCT 210.
11. Principles of Accounting II
A minimum grade of a 2.0 is required for this course.
- ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II (5 credits)
Course purpose: In the business field you need to be able to make informed decisions using the information found in financial statements. These courses develop your foundational knowledge of financial statements. Transfer Note: ACCT& 202 is a requirement for transfer to UWT’s Business Administration, B.A. and transfers as TACCT 220.
12. Introduction to Statistics
13. Natural Science Course Recommendation
Choose one
- ANTH& 205 Biological Anthropology (5 credits)
Course purpose: In the business field it is important to have a holistic view of humans as social, cultural, and biological beings living in particular physical environments. In this course you will develop understanding of humans and their origins. - ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science (5 credits)
Course purpose: In the business field it is important to have a holistic view of humans as social, cultural, and biological beings living in particular physical environments. This course provides you with an overview of the various ecological problems that can result when humans interact with their environment.
14. Humanities Course Recommendation
Choose one
- HUM 106 Ethnic Thought and Culture (5 credits)
Course purpose: To excel in the business field you need to be able to create environments that celebrate diverse ways of thinking and being. In this course, you will focus on the experiences and perspectives of various ethnic groups in the U.S. - HUM 105 Black American Thought and Cultures (5 credits)
Course purpose: To excel in the business field you need to be able to create environments that celebrate diverse ways of thinking and being. In this course, you will focus on the experiences and perspectives of Black Americans. - HUM 209 The American Civil Rights Movement (5 credits)
Course purpose: To excel in the business field you need to be able to understand how thinking and being can lead to social change. In this course, you will focus on the history of the U.S. Civil Rights movement.
15. Natural Science Course Recommendation
Choose one
- GEOL& 110 Environmental Geology (5 credits)
Course purpose: As a business professional you need to be aware of the importance of using environmentally sustainable ways of working. In this course, you will learn about geologic phenomena and the land development on the environment. - GEOL 107 Exploring Earth Science (5 credits)
Course purpose: As a business professional you need to be aware of the importance of using environmentally sustainable ways of working. In this course, learn how weather, land, oceans, and space are connected. - GEOL& 101 Introduction to Physical Geology (5 credits)
Course purpose: As a business professional you need to be aware of the importance of using environmentally sustainable ways of working. In this lab course, you will learn about the processes that create Earth’s physical landforms. - OCEA& 101 Intro to Oceanography (5 credits)
Course purpose: As a business professional you need to be aware of the importance of using environmentally sustainable ways of working. In this course, you will learn about various aspects of the marine environment.
Action Item: Apply to Transfer Schools
16. Principles of Accounting III
A minimum grade of a 2.0 is required for this course.
- ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III (5 credits)
Course purpose: As a business professional you need to understand the fields of accounting that are used to monitor and inform management of business operations. Transfer Note: ACCT& 203 is a requirement for transfer to UWT’s Business Administration, B.A. and transfers as TACCT 230.
17. Business Law
A minimum grade of a 2.0 is required for this course.
- BUS& 201 Business Law (5 credits)
Course purpose: In this field you need to have an understanding of the law relating to the operation of business from the perspective of owners, workers, customers, and suppliers. Transfer Note: BUS& 201 or POLS& 200 is a requirement for transfer to UWT’s Business Administration, B.A. and transfers as TBGEN 218.
18. Humanities Course Recommendation
Choose one
19. Humanities Course Recommendation
Choose one if credits are needed.
- PHIL& 115 Critical Thinking (5 credits)
Course purpose: The course will help you to develop the ability to critically examine and communicate skills in order to construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions. - PHIL 230 Contemporary Moral Problems (5 credits)
Course purpose: In this field you are likely to find yourself working with people from different cultures. This is a great course to explore eastern philosophical perspectives that will inform views on ethics and knowledge of the world.
Action Item: Attend Graduation
ctcLink Program Code: BUCBUAA
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