1. College Success

• COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)

• Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond.

2. English Composition I

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Clear and strategic communication with others is a central feature of all careers connected to Business. The skills learned in ENGL 101 are foundational for later coursework and beyond.

3. Accounting Course Recommendation

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• ACCT 101 Survey of Accounting (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Basic knowledge of accounting is critical for all aspects of business as financial misunderstanding is one of the leading causes of business failure. This course explores the fundamental theories and concepts of accounting.

• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Basic knowledge of accounting is critical for all aspects of business as financial misunderstanding is one of the leading causes of business failure. This course will introduce you to accounting concepts and procedures. 

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.  

4. Sales and Customer Relationship Management

• MNGT 182 Creative Sales and Customer Relationship Management (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Arguably, nearly all positions require some kind of “selling” skills. Creative Sales and Customer Relationship Management develops skills and knowledge to help you have the confidence and credibility to deliver a positive service culture that values diversity.

5. Math Course Recommendation

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• BTECA 117 Business Mathematics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Business Mathematics offers applications in banking, merchandising, inventory, depreciation and promissory notes. You will also be introduced to simple statistics and the metric system.

• MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Today’s business world relies on data to make sound business decisions. Introduction to Statistics will orient you to the art and science of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. By the end of the course, you will see how data can be used in powerful ways.

6. Productivity Software

• CIS 130 Productivity Software (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Required technological skill sets in the world of work include word-processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and cloud storage at a minimum. And technology is continually changing. We need to know how to work in and problem-solve with technology.

Action Item: Apply for Graduation

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7. Payroll and Business Taxes

• ACCT 275 Payroll and Business Taxes (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Understanding and applying principles tied to payroll and business taxes is a foundational knowledge base for business people.

8. Principles of Marketing

• MNGT 282 Principles of Marketing (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Marketing is foundational across all aspects of business. You will learn about the business activities concerned with the flow of goods and services from producers to consumers from a marketing perspective.

9. Small Business Planning

• MNGT 284 Small Business Planning (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course involves planning and organizing a small business, including developing a preliminary business plan.

10. Human Resource Management

• MNGT 295 Human Resource Management (5 credits)

• Course purpose: The business field is dependent upon the ability to recruit, manage, and provide direction.

11. Leading Teams through Innovation and Change

• MNGT 294 Leading Teams Through Innovation and Change (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Expand your skill set to lead teams and organizations through uncertainty – the norm of today’s business environment. This course will help you hone your leadership skills in project, entrepreneurship, and intrapreneurship settings.

Total Credits: 53

Program Code: 257