Associate in Business - Direct Transfer Agreement (BUCBUAA)
This pathway meets requirements for the Associate in Business -DTA (AB-DTA) with a concentration in Economics. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors including non-profit, business, government, finance, and education. It also allows you to transfer at the junior level ...
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This pathway meets requirements for the Associate in Business -DTA (AB-DTA) with a concentration in Economics. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors including non-profit, business, government, finance, and education. It also allows you to transfer at the junior level into a Economics program at a four-year college or university. Students learn a unique way of thinking about the problems, decisions and outcomes that people, businesses and governments incur through the lens of economics. Topics include markets and prices, consumer behavior, employment, inflation, international trade, and government policy. Students in this pathway develop skills in data analysis, critical thinking, quantitative and qualitative research, verbal communication, group communication and collaboration, and leadership and facilitation. 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) with a concentration in Economics. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors including non-profit, business, government, finance, and education. It also allows you to transfer at the junior level into a Economics program at a four-year college or university. Students learn a unique way of thinking about the problems, decisions and outcomes that people, businesses and governments incur through the lens of economics. Topics include markets and prices, consumer behavior, employment, inflation, international trade, and government policy. Students in this pathway develop skills in data analysis, critical thinking, quantitative and qualitative research, verbal communication, group communication and collaboration, and leadership and facilitation. 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. Learn more about Starfish here.
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
HUM105
Intercultural Comm
5 units
HUM105 5 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
MATH&141
Precalculus I
5 units
MATH&141 5 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.
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
CMST&102
Intro to Mass Media
5 units
CMST&102 5 units
CMST& 102:
Introduction to Mass Media
History and impact of the mass media from hieroglyphics through print, advertising, radio, TV, movies and the Internet. Critically read media texts and analyze the effects on individuals and cultures. Prereq: ENGL& 101 placement.
Course ID 0765225 Units
MATH&142
Precalculus II
5 units
MATH&142 5 units
MATH& 142:
Precalculus II
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 0773345 Units
Quarter 3
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Update your education plan with your assigned advisor and discuss Bachelor of Art (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) transfer options.
Visit potential universities and determine application deadlines.
Attend "Making Learning and Teaching Visible" campus event every spring.
Explore free learning opportunities to learn Python or R Programming in the summer.
ECON&202
Macro Economics
5 units
ECON&202 5 units
ECON& 202:
Macro Economics
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
SCI121 or Natural World Lab Science
Choose a course
5 units
SCI121 or Natural World Lab Science 5 units
Choose a course
SCI 121:
Natural Disasters
We live in a very scary place. We live in earthquake central, just west of volcano junction, along the tsunami coast, where the mudflows meet the sea. We have regional-scale floods, world-class landslides, record-setting avalanches, and truly horrific forest fires. This course examines the science behind these and other natural disasters, here and around the world, exploring the disciplines of geology, meteorology, oceanography and astronomy in the process. We will be using a combination of hands on labs, open source data sets and online tools to investigate the potential hazards in our own back yards. This is a five-credit course which satisfies the lab science requirement for the AA degree. Lab fee applies.
The sequence MATH&151, &152 and &163 covers limits, differential calculus and its applications, integral calculus and its applications, intro to differential equations, series (including Taylor series), vector geometry in three dimensions, multivariable calculus, partial differentiation, double integrals in Cartesian and polar coordinates, and applications.
Contact Economics departments at potential universities.
Write your personal statement for university applications.
Consider getting a student subscription to The Wall Street Journal to stay aware of current events.
ACCT&201
Principles of Accounting I
5 units
ACCT&201 5 units
ACCT& 201:
Principles of Accounting I
Introduces and defines basic accounting concepts, principles and procedures for recording business transactions and developing financial accounting reports.
Course ID 0721705 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
POLS&202 or POLS&203 or Individuals/Cultures/Societies
Choose a course
5 units
POLS&202 or POLS&203 or Individuals/Cultures/Societies 5 units
Choose a course
POLS& 202:
American Government
Survey of the origin and functions of the U.S. government. Examines the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution and the creation of the federal system as well as the three branches of American Government. Analyzes the functions of institutions through the lens of political history and through analysis of current events. Topics include political culture, elections and campaigns, interest groups, the media, and public policies.
Course ID 0768525 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.
Apply for the AB-DTA in Economics degree in ctcLink. Check with your assigned advisor to be sure you are meeting degree requirements.
Apply for financial aid for the upcoming academic year in Winter or Spring quarter to maximize your funding options.
Apply to universities or colleges and scholarships.
Explore possible business, nonprofit, or policy analysis internships if interested.
ACCT&202
Prin 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.
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
NUTR&101 or Natural World
Choose a course
5 units
NUTR&101 or Natural World 5 units
Choose a course
NUTR& 101:
Nutrition
Introduction to human nutrition with an emphasis on the relationship of nutrition to growth, development, health, and physical and mental functioning across the lifespan. Sources, functions, interrelationships, and human requirements of proteins, carbohydrates, fat, minerals, vitamins and water will be examined. Topics also include analysis of personal dietary habits, public health issues such as obesity and access to food and food security, and the role of nutrition in chronic disease.
Attend on-campus graduation fair and commencement ceremony.
Explore free learning opportunities to learn upper level math and statistics in the summer.
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.
Course ID 0721725 Units
CMST205 or CMST&220
Choose a course
5 units
CMST205 or CMST&220 5 units
Choose a course
CMST 205:
Multicultural Communication
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
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.
Course ID 0765245 Units
BUS210 or MATH211
Choose a course
5 units
BUS210 or MATH211 5 units
Choose a course
BUS 210:
Business and Economic Statistics
Consult with your North assigned advisor and transfer institution to determine which course to take.
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
MATH 211:
Elements of Statistical Methods
Consult with your North assigned advisor and transfer institution to determine which course to take.
The course will examine numerical and categorical data, analyze sampling distributions, perform inference on numerical and categorical data, and explore relationship between quantitative variables. A statistical programming language will be used for statistical computation and graphics. Prereq: MATH 116 or MATH& 141 with a 2.0 or higher, or placement test.
Course ID 0773155 Units
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Tuition and Funding
It's time to apply for Financial Aid for next year by completing either the
FAFSA or the
WASFA 2024-25.
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.
An Economics pathway can lead to various career opportunities. Examples include:
Market Research/Pricing Analyst
Policy Analyst
Economic Consultant
Financial/Investment Analyst
Actuary
Lawyer
Data Scientist
Underwriter/Appraiser
A Bachelor’s degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above. For current employment and wage estimates, please visit https://www.bls.gov/oes/.
Future Education Opportunities
Once you complete the associates degree, additional education opportunities include:
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field at a four-year college or university.
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Accounting in International Accounting, International Business, and Residential & Commercial Property Management at North Seattle College.
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. Economics graduates from North have also transferred to out-of-state institutions. Program and admissions requirements vary from college-to-college. Contact a North advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice. You can use the College Navigator search engine found at http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to find Economics programs in Washington state or around the country.
