Direct Transfer Agreement / Major Related Program - Associate in Business

This TCC degree is designed for students who intend to transfer to business schools at baccalaureate institutions.

The Associate of Arts in Business degree satisfies the General Education requirements of most Washington baccalaureate institutions (four-year colleges and universities). Students who complete the Associate of Arts in Business degree are normally granted junior standing upon admission to Washington baccalaureate institutions. Admission to schools of business is highly competitive. Completion of the Associate of Arts in Business degree does not guarantee admission.

In addition to the required courses for the Associate of Arts in Business degree, some baccalaureate institutions have unique graduation requirements. Many institutions require foreign language for admission, which can be used to satisfy humanities requirements and/or electives in TCC’s Associate of Arts in Business degree. Students pursuing this degree are encouraged to work closely with TCC advisors familiar with business transfer requirements.

Students pursuing this degree are strongly advised to contact their potential transfer institutions early regarding the specific course choices in each area of the degree. In addition, students should check with their potential transfer institutions about minimum GPA requirements, possible higher minimum GPA requirements in selected subsets of courses, and minimum grade requirements in specific courses.