Bellingham Technical College

Business
Programs

Accounting Technician
Administrative Assistant
Associate in Business (DTA/MRP)
Business Management

Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)

Operations Management

2023/24
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Business Programs
• Accounting Technician
• Accounting Assistant

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• Associate in Business

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• Business Management
• Office Assistant
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS):

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Operations Management

Working with people, planning

and organization. Building your
leadership, communication,
www.btc.edu/Business and managerial skills.

Practical & Professional

In BTC’s Business programs, you’ll learn the skills
you need for your career from instructors with
industry experience.
You know you have the potential
to do more with your life. In BTC’s Built-in Community
BTC’s Business programs offer small classes sizes,
so you’ll build a supportive community of
Business programs, you’ll get classmates and get plenty of one-on-one time with
instructors.
training for a career that can take
you anywhere you want to go. Return on Investment
With strong financial support for students and
shorter certificates and two-year degrees, you’ll
graduate with less debt ready to join the business
workforce.
 BTC Business Programs are ideal for
students with an aptitude for
working with people, planning and
organization. Building leadership,
communication, and managerial skills.

About Bellingham Technical College In addition to providing hands-on training and

solid academic instruction, BTC’s administration
Bellingham Technical College has been training collaborates with local industry, employers, and our
students for in-demand, high-paying careers for state and local governments to determine the
more than 65 years. At BTC, the focus is always on skills our workforce requires to keep the economy
our students and helping them succeed. We’re proud strong.
to have one of the highest graduation rates of all
public two-year colleges in Washington state, as BTC Business program students may work for
well as high job-placement rates for our graduates. large and small employers in marketing, accounting,
finance, service industries, healthcare, education and
At our vibrant campus in the heart of Bellingham, manufacturing.
we educate a diverse population of over 3,700
students in 50 degrees, 41 certificate programs The employment outlook is strong for program
and two bachelor of applied science degrees. graduates, and students can expect to earn excellent
wages.
Bellingham Technical College’s mission is
to provide student-centered, high-quality
professional technical education for today’s
needs and tomorrow’s opportunities. BTC Degree Options
BTC students prepare for careers in many areas, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree:
including high-demand fields such as advanced A two-year associate degree that allows you to go
manufacturing, engineering, nursing, accounting directly to work in your field.
and more. Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree:
Smaller classes mean your instructors really know A two-year bachelor’s degree that can be added on
you, and our lectures are reinforced in the lab, top of an existing associate degree from an accredited
whether it is in a fast-paced kitchen, on the college or even a previous bachelor’s degree.
welding floor, or in a salmon hatchery. Transitioning to BTC: BTC accepts both traditional
At every step, you’ll know that BTC’s faculty and non-traditional credit for equivalency to BTC
and employees are here to support you courses on a case-by-case basis. Contact Admissions
in pursuit of your professional goals. at [email protected] or call 360.752.8345
Learn more: www.btc.edu/transfers
Bellingham Technical College would like to acknowledge
that our service area today is within the usual and
accustomed lands of the Lhaq’temish or Xwlemi (Lummi)
*Wage & Employment Data Sources
Nation, and of the Noxwsʼáʔaq (NookSack) Tribe of the Earning potential: Washington State Employment Security Department 2021 Occupational
Coast Salish peoples, as well as the original territory of the Employment and Wage Estimates (esd.wa.gov) reflect 2018–21 employment; average
sʔémǝš (Samish) Indian Tribe. Our respect and gratitude annual wage reflects the 50th percentile, and earning potential reflects the 75th percentile
of annual wages across Washington state.
go to our indigenous neighbors, whose care and Employment data come from the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
protection of the land and water continues to this day. and reflect WA/OR employment for students enrolled in BTC between 2017-18 and 2019-20.
Accounting Technician Administrative Assistant
Associate of Applied Science Degree Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Length: 6 quarters Program Length: 6 quarters

Accounting Assistant Office Assistant

Certificate of Completion Certificate of Completion
Program Length: 3-4 quarters Program Length: 3 quarters

Choose this program to prepare for a rewarding BTC’s Administrative Assistant degree
accounting career. Employment choices are extensive prepares students for entry-level office
in this high-demand field; you could work in a variety support positions, leading to careers such as
of office and business settings in jobs such as an administrative assistant, executive secretary,
accounting assistant or technician, bookkeeper, office coordinator, and office manager.
accounts receivable/payable clerk, general ledger Administrative assistants are needed in all
clerk, or payroll clerk. industries and find employment in education,
If you’re good with numbers and have a high healthcare, legal, finance, manufacturing,
attention to detail, the Accounting program will construction, transportation and more.
provide you a wide range of skills to use with Students develop strong skills in office
employers from wholesale firms and retail businesses procedures; software applications; file and
to local, state, and federal government, service records management; business writing; business
providers, and health and education organizations. math; general accounting procedures; and
office, time, and calendar management.

About 82% of BTC’s Accounting

Technician students are employed
within nine months of graduation.
The average annual wage in this field The average annual wage in this field
is $48,415, with an earning potential of is $47,424, with an earning potential of
about $57,351 per year.* about $58,718 per year.*
You’ve never shied away from a challenge, but the idea of a college
degree always seemed out of reach. At BTC, you found affordable
technical education to launch your career, with high wages and the
flexibility to take you where you want to go. FORGE YOUR OWN PATH. BE YOU.
Associate in Business
Direct Transfer Agreement in
Major-Related Program (DTA/MRP)
Program Length: 6 quarters

Are you intrigued by the fast-paced world of business

and finance? A bachelor’s degree in business could
be a great fit for you. And you can start at BTC!
BTC’s Associate in Business DTA/MRP degree is
designed for students planning to major in business
at certain Washington state colleges or universities.
Upon completing the 90-credit program, you may
transfer as a junior into a Bachelor of Arts or Science
program in Business Administration, Accounting,
Management Information Systems, and more.
In this program, you’ll study academic coursework in
English, economics, mathematics, and accounting.
You’ll also develop interpersonal and communication
skills that will prepare you for today’s global,
diverse, and competitive business environment.
Locally and across the state, employers such as
financial services and manufacturing firms need
more qualified leaders with BA and BS degrees
to help them meet the demands of a complex
marketplace. BTC’s Associate in Business DTA/
MRP program will position you to transfer to
a four-year institution to earn your bachelor’s
degree in business, and pursue a career in a field
that is experiencing strong growth nationally.

Start your bachelor’s degree in business at BTC,

and finish at a respected Washington state
institution, such as Central Washington University,
Eastern Washington University, University of
Washington, Washington State University, Western
Washington University, Seattle Pacific University,
Seattle University, Walla Walla University, and
Whitworth University.

Start your bachelor’s degree in business

at BTC, and finish at a respected
www.btc.edu Washington state institution.
 Business Management
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Length: 6 quarters

Certificate of Completion Options:

Human Resources Specialist

Program Length: 4 classes over 1-3 quarters

Operations Management
Program Length: 4 classes over 1-3 quarters

Social Media Marketing

Program Length: 4 classes over 1-3 quarters

Choose Bellingham Technical College’s two-year

Associate in Applied Science degree in Business
Management as a pathway to BTC’s Bachelor of
Applied Science – Operations Management degree.
Graduates are also prepared for careers in industry,
government, and non-profit organizations. Students
will acquire a background in basic business including
accounting, business law, marketing, and economics
as well as practical supervisory skills.
In addition to the required core classes, students
choose from one of three specialty tracks, each
comprising one common course and three specialty
courses:
• Human Resources Specialist
• Operations Management
• Social Media Marketing
With the addition of BUS& 101, Introduction to
Business, these specialty tracks are also available
as short certificates – ideal for incumbent workers
seeking to upskill.

The average annual wage in this field

is $96,055, with an earning potential of
about $128,285 per year.* www.btc.edu
BTC’s Bachelor of
Applied Science Degree
General Information

Take your two-year degree further with BTC’s

fully online Bachelor of Applied Science degree.
If you’ve completed an associate degree from an
accredited college, BTC’s fully online Bachelor of
Applied Science degrees allow you to use your
existing degree as the first two years of one of our
bachelor’s programs, so you can earn your bachelor’s
degree in two years.
Cohorts for BTC’s bachelor’s programs start in Fall
Quarter, but students can start their program entry
requirements at any time.

Operations Management
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree
Program Length: 6 quarters

This two-year fully online Bachelor of Applied

Science in Operations Management degree
is designed to meet the needs of working
adults who want to advance their careers.
Develop the skills you need to take your career
to the next level and train for roles that range
from facilities supervisors and managers to VPs
and managers of operations in industries such
as aerospace, manufacturing, transportation,
retail/wholesale, healthcare, IT, and more.
Students will learn about operations
management tools and techniques, develop
their business skills, and apply them to solve
practical problems in their chosen industry. The average annual wage in this field
The employment outlook for operations managers is $121,921, with an earning potential
and general managers in Washington state is strong
and is expected to grow over the next several years.
of about $158,597 per year.*

*Wage & Employment Data Sources

Earning potential: Washington State Employment Security Department 2021 Occupational To get started, a one-on-one meeting with
Employment and Wage Estimates (esd.wa.gov) reflect 2018–21 employment; average our program specialist is required:
annual wage reflects the 50th percentile, and earning potential reflects the 75th percentile
of annual wages across Washington state. [email protected]
Employment data come from the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
and reflect WA/OR employment for students enrolled in BTC between 2017-18 and 2019-20.
 Find more information:
www.btc.edu/admissions
Admissions & Funding checklist:
www.btc.edu/admissionsteps

Apply to BTC
Apply at www.btc.edu/applyonline and get your
ctcLink ID number.
Apply for Financial Aid
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) if you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
https://studentaid.gov.
File the Washington Application for State Financial Aid
(WASFA) if you are not eligible to complete the FAFSA.
https://wsac.wa.gov/wasfa
For other funding resources, visit:
www.btc.edu/financialresources
Assess Your Starting Point
Degree- and certificate-seeking students need to
determine their math and English starting points.
BTC offers multiple options to determine where you
start in those classes. Visit: www.btc.edu/assessment
Meet Your Navigator & Register for Classes
Students will meet with College Navigators for a
mandatory GET Started appointment: navigate Goals,
create an Education plan, become Tech ready, and
register for classes.
Contact Admissions & Registration to schedule
your appointment: [email protected] or call
360.752.8345.

Bellingham Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religion, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or
genetic information in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to
handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director for Human Resources,
3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, 360.752.8354. BTC publications are available in
alternate formats upon request by contacting the Accessibility Resources office at 360.752.8345.
Bellingham Technical College no discrimina en base a raza, color, origen, religión, sexo, discapacidad,
militares veteranos dados de baja con honores o estatus militar, orientación sexual o edad en sus
programas y actividades. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar las peticiones de
información relativas a la no discriminación política: Director ejecutivo de Recursos Humanos, 3028
Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, 360.752.8354. Las publicaciones de BTC están disponibles
en formatos alternativos a petición, favor de contactar a la Oficina de Servicios de Accesibilidad
(Accessibility Resources office) 360.752.8345.

www.btc.edu
3028 Lindbergh Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
[email protected] | 360.752.8345
06/2023