Associate of Applied Science in Business - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

The Business program AAS degree provides a training option in two focused areas: Global Logistics and Entrepreneurship. The program provides essential skills in customer service, marketing, and managing employees. Students will learn how to improve interpersonal communication, become a leader and motivators for employees and peers, solve problems creatively, and make effective decisions. This training may be used to develop knowledge and skills that will help students be competitive for a new job, or job retention and advancement in a current position.

TCC’s Business program leads to an Associate in Applied Sciences degree. The program’s structure is progressive, leading to four certificates for increasing levels of job responsibility. Three specialized certificates are also available.

All required courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher to count towards degree completion.

Upon completion of this AAS degree program, students may continue their education and work towards a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Applied Management at Tacoma Community College or another business-related field at several Washington State Community and Technical colleges. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor’s degree may be required to take additional courses depending on the requirements of the particular program or degree. Students who plan to transfer should meet with the program chair to plan their course selection and sequence.