Associate in Business - Direct Transfer Agreement (BUCBUAA)
This pathway meets requirements for the Associate in Business-DTA (AB-DTA) degree. It is intended to allow you to transfer to a four-year university or college Business Bachelor's degree program with your first two years of schooling completed. Completion of your bachelor's degree opens doors to a ...
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This pathway meets requirements for the Associate in Business-DTA (AB-DTA) degree. It is intended to allow you to transfer to a four-year university or college Business Bachelor's degree program with your first two years of schooling completed. Completion of your bachelor's degree opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors of business, government, and non-profit work.
Students in this pathway develop knowledge around various business areas and functions such as accounting, marketing, statistics, finance, business law, and business management. Students also develop skills in critical thinking, oral and written communication, teamwork and collaboration, leadership, troubleshooting and problem solving with technology, professionalism, intercultural competence, and career exploration. Competencies in these areas consistently rank at the top of employer wish lists.
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This pathway meets requirements for the Associate in Business-DTA (AB-DTA) degree. It is intended to allow you to transfer to a four-year university or college Business Bachelor's degree program with your first two years of schooling completed. Completion of your bachelor's degree opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors of business, government, and non-profit work.
Students in this pathway develop knowledge around various business areas and functions such as accounting, marketing, statistics, finance, business law, and business management. Students also develop skills in critical thinking, oral and written communication, teamwork and collaboration, leadership, troubleshooting and problem solving with technology, professionalism, intercultural competence, and career exploration. Competencies in these areas consistently rank at the top of employer wish lists.
F-1 international students must enroll full time (12+ units) each quarter and check in with the International Programs office before the start of the quarter if enrolling in less than 12 units and/or before starting any work or volunteer experience.
If you need academic accommodations for a documented disability, please contact Disability Services.
Step 1: Apply and register
at North Seattle College anytime (the application is always free). Once you become a student, register for classes using the
online class schedule
and go to the
academic calendar
for registration dates and tuition deadlines.
Step 2: See an advisor to
create a personalized educational plan
by the end of your second quarter. Your plan will include prerequisites, graduation requirements,
and transfer preparation if you plan to transfer to another college or university to earn a bachelor's degree.
Sample Schedule and Quarterly To-Do List
90 Units
A sample schedule and quarterly to-do list are below.
The schedule and to-do list will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The guide assumes a fall quarter start,
but you can begin in any quarter and start at any placement level.
Note about the sample schedule: Courses are offered in
various formats
and may not be offered each quarter. Click the button with arrows throughout the map to expand the section and view detailed information.
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Quarter 1
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor in Starfish to meet and discuss your goals.
Come to the Library to get help with research; check out resources; access computers and study space; and create media projects.
Visit the Student Learning Center to learn about tutoring services offered in-person and online.
Attend the Business Career Fair to learn about job opportunities.
BUS&101
Intro to Business
5 units
BUS&101 5 units
BUS& 101:
Introduction to Business
Survey of American business in a global context: business and economic terminology, entrepreneurship, forms of business ownership, accounting, budgeting, operations, human resource management, ethics, corporate social responsibility, and marketing principles.
Course ID 0722825 Units
ENGL&101
English Composition I
5 units
ENGL&101 5 units
ENGL& 101:
English Composition I
English 101 is a college-level writing course that emphasizes academic writing and major strategies of reading and writing analytically. Writing assignments focus on engaging with and responding to a variety of texts. Instruction encourages students to develop, through revision and reflection, as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. Prereq: Eligibility for ENGL&101.
Course ID 0766505 Units
MATH116 or MATH&141
Choose a course
5 units
MATH116 or MATH&141 5 units
Choose a course
MATH 116:
Applications of Math: Management, Life and Soc Science
Explores functions and graphs as found in business and the social sciences. Students utilize linear, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions, solve systems of equations and inequalities, and learn applications of the growth of money.
Course ID 0773055 Units
MATH& 141:
Precalculus I
The sequence Math& 141 and Math& 142 covers polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; related functional and algebraic topics; topics in analytic geometry; systems of equations; trig and inverse trig functions; right triangle and oblique triangle trig; polar coordinates; vectors; and related trig applications. Fulfills the QSR requirement for A.A. degree.
Visit Career Services office in the OCE&E building to learn about career/job exploration resources.
Attend the “Exploring Careers and Majors Workshop” or meet with a counselor.
Apply for financial aid for the upcoming academic year in Winter or Spring quarter to maximize your funding options.
ENGL&102
Composition II
5 units
ENGL&102 5 units
ENGL& 102:
Composition II
English 102 is a college-level research writing course that explores topics from a variety of sources and perspectives. Students learn to pose research questions and locate, evaluate, and integrate sources into written or multimodal compositions. Instruction encourages students to develop flexible research and writing strategies as well as exchange constructive feedback. The particular focus of sections of English102 varies by instructor. Students pursuing any degree path are welcome.
Course ID 0766515 Units
MATH&151 Calculus I or higher or MATH&141
Choose a course
5 units
MATH&151 Calculus I or higher or MATH&141 5 units
Choose a course
MATH&151 Calculus I or higher
MATH& 141:
Precalculus I
The sequence Math& 141 and Math& 142 covers polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; related functional and algebraic topics; topics in analytic geometry; systems of equations; trig and inverse trig functions; right triangle and oblique triangle trig; polar coordinates; vectors; and related trig applications. Fulfills the QSR requirement for A.A. degree.
Course ID 0773335 Units
PHIL110 or POLS&203
Choose a course
5 units
PHIL110 or POLS&203 5 units
Choose a course
PHIL 110:
Introduction to Social Ethics
Includes philosophical analysis of current or perennial issues in public affairs, such as the nature and scope of freedom in society, the justification of democratic government and the nature of social justice.
Course ID 0768165 Units
POLS& 203:
International Relations
Introduction to international relations and governmental organizations. Examines major issues in the international arena including nationalism, national sovereignty, globalization, international law, economics, security, environmentalism and foreign policy. Emphasis on issues that foster or frustrate world peace and prosperity. Transfer class.
Study concepts of culture and the opportunities and challenges of multicultural communication in domestic settings. Focuses on the importance of culture in all human interaction; the variables which affect intercultural communication, including ethnicity, gender and multicultural identities; and the influences of American culture around the world.
Course ID 0765045 Units
HUM 105:
Intercultural Communication
Examines the skills in communication and empathy required for intercultural communication. Includes an interdisciplinary study of diverse cultures and perspectives in the United States in the context of economic, political, and cultural globalization.
Course ID 0767595 Units
ECON&201
Micro Economics
5 units
ECON&201 5 units
ECON& 201:
Micro Economics
Covers the concepts of production, consumption and distribution with emphasis on price determination, production costs and market structures. Application of economic reasoning to public issues and business.
Course ID 0723035 Units
World Language I
5 units
World Language I 5 units
World Language I
Quarter 4
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Update your educational plan and confirm your program of study with your assigned advisor.
Update your resume for job search an attend an interview prep workshop
Conduct informational interviews and do job shadowing.
Create a LinkedIn profile and clean up your online presence.
Meet with a North BAS advisor and consider applying.
Develop networking opportunities (i.e. volunteer work, internships, professional organizations).
ACCT&201
Principles of Accounting I
5 units
ACCT&201 5 units
ACCT& 201:
Principles of Accounting I
Defines basic accounting concepts, principles and procedures for recording business transactions and developing financial accounting reports. Recommended: ACCT 110 or sophomore standing (S).
Course ID 0721705 Units
CHEM&110 or ENVS&101 or Natural World Lab Science
Choose a course
5 units
CHEM&110 or ENVS&101 or Natural World Lab Science 5 units
Choose a course
CHEM& 110:
Chemical Concepts W-Lab
A humanistic approach to chemistry for students who have no previous experience in chemistry. Introduces chemical principles, facts, and theories and how they relate to our lives, communities, and the environment. Topics include atomic theory, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, periodicity, basic thermodynamic and elementary bonding, an introduction to organic chemistry, and other topics that relate to chemistry in the every day world.
Course ID 0771085 Units
ENVS& 101:
Intro to Environmental Science W/Lab
Covers natural principles governing operation of the environment including interaction between humans and the environment, emphasizing attitudes and actions to maintain a healthy ecosystem. This course has a lab component focusing on major topics in environmental science. Not open for credit to students who have taken ENVS 150 or ENVS&100. Prereq: ENGL& 101 eligibility and Math 098 (C); Prereq: ENGL& 101 recommended (N).
Intro to the macroeconomic measures in the economy: GDP, unemployment and inflation. Examines monetary and fiscal policies and their effects on the interest rate and inflation. Covers economic growth and business cycles.
Course ID 0723045 Units
Quarter 5
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Research future education options such as the BAS in Business.
Attend transfer events at North, universities of interest, and other employer-career events.
Ensure all Academic Exception paperwork is submitted (such as course substitutions, transfer credit, and PLA) as needed.
Apply for the AB-DTA in General Business degree in ctcLink. Check with your assigned advisor to be sure you are meeting degree requirements.
ACCT&202
Principles of Accounting II
5 units
ACCT&202 5 units
ACCT& 202:
Principles of Accounting II
Examines application of basic accounting concepts, principles and procedures to more complex business situations in a corporate setting. Prereq: ACCT& 201 with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or instructor permission.
Course ID 0721715 Units
BUS&201
Business Law
5 units
BUS&201 5 units
BUS& 201:
Business Law
Covers nature, development and operation of principles of business law relating to contracts, commercial paper, corporations, agency, partnerships and sales.
Course ID 0722835 Units
CSC111 or GEOL106
Choose a course
5 units
CSC111 or GEOL106 5 units
Choose a course
CSC 111:
Computers for Math and Science
Introduces skills, concepts, and capabilities necessary to effectively use information technology. Includes operation of computers and networks. Learn contemporary applications such as spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Build your own website with images, links, multimedia, and some simple programs.
Course ID 0771325 Units
GEOL 106:
Dinosaurs
Studies dinosaurs and the world they lived in. Covers origins, evolution, biology, behavior and extinction of dinosaurs and their relationship to birds and mammals. Intro to history of the biosphere, Earth's climate and its changes.
Course ID 0771915 Units
Quarter 6
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Check in with university for transfer plan.
Add your classmates on LinkedIn to grow your network and keep in touch.
Attend on-campus graduation fair and commencement ceremony.
ACCT&203
Prin of Accounting III
5 units
ACCT&203 5 units
ACCT& 203:
Principles of Accounting III
Analysis of accounting data as part of the managerial process of planning, decision-making and control. Concentrates on economic decision-making in enterprises. Prereq: ACCT 120, ACCT& 202 or permission (C, N); ACCT 120 or ACCT& 202 or instructor permission (S).
Course ID 0721725 Units
BUS210
Bus & Econ Statistic
5 units
BUS210 5 units
BUS 210:
Business and Economic Statistics
The course focuses on the usefulness and limitations of statistics and their use in managerial decision making. The following techniques are addressed: descriptive statistics, probability theory, sampling, hypothesis testing, simple regression, correlation and forecasting. Emphasis is placed on problem formulation, technique selection, and results interpretation. Prerequisites: Math 098 or Math 116. Transfer Class.
Course ID 0722565 Units
CMST&220
Public Speaking
5 units
CMST&220 5 units
CMST& 220:
Public Speaking
Learning to speak with confidence; topic selection and research; and preparation and delivery of informative, persuasive, special occasion and other forms of presentations.
It's time to apply for Financial Aid for next year by completing either the
FAFSA or the
WASFA 2023-24.
Need help paying for college?
To apply for financial aid, including grants and scholarships you don’t have to pay back, visit
North's Financial Aid Department for details.
Part-time and full-time students can qualify for financial aid funds.
Once you complete the Associate in Business-DTA degree, additional education opportunities include:
A Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field at a four-year college or university.
A Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree at one of the Seattle Colleges.
North Seattle College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Seattle University. Business graduates from North have also transferred to out-of-state institutions.
Program and admissions requirements vary from college to college. Contact an area of study advisor to create an educational plan tailored for you.
