Associate in Business, AB-DTA/MRP

Program Overview

The Associate in Business Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (AB-DTA/MRP) at Green River College prepares students for transfer to four-year universities as business or accounting majors. The program covers a wide range of business-related topics, including communication, quantitative skills, humanities, social science, natural sciences, accounting, and electives. Graduates are well-prepared for entry-level positions in business and accounting, as well as for further education in these fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Associate in Business Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (AB-DTA/MRP) is intended for students who plan to transfer to a four-year university as a business or accounting major after completing their first two years at Green River College.
• Objectives: The program is designed to meet the distribution requirements at universities in Washington State by fulfilling the general requirements taken by freshmen and sophomores.
• Description: The program covers a wide range of business-related topics, including communication skills, quantitative skills, humanities, social science, natural sciences, accounting, and electives.

Outline:

• Content:
• Basic Skills (20 credits)
• Humanities/Fine Arts/English (15 credits)
• Social Science (20 credits)
• Natural Sciences (15 credits)
• Accounting (15 credits)
• Electives (5 credits)
• Structure: The program consists of a total of 90 quarter credits, with specific distribution requirements in each of the aforementioned content areas.
• Course Schedule: The course schedule can be tailored to individual student needs and preferences, in consultation with an academic advisor.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: Assessment methods may vary depending on the specific courses and instructors, but may include exams, quizzes, assignments, projects, and presentations.
• Assessment Criteria: Assessment criteria will be provided by the individual instructors and may include factors such as accuracy, completeness, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: Teaching methods may vary depending on the specific courses and instructors, but may include lectures, discussions, group work, case studies, simulations, and online learning.
• Faculty: Faculty members are experienced and qualified professionals in their respective fields.
• Unique Approaches: The program may incorporate unique approaches to teaching and learning, such as guest speakers, field trips, and internships.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: The program can lead to a variety of career paths in business and accounting, including:
• Accountant
• Auditor
• Budget Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Human Resources Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Operations Manager
• Project Manager
• Sales Manager
• Opportunities: Graduates may have opportunities for employment in a variety of industries, including banking, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and technology.
• Outcomes: Graduates may be well-prepared for entry-level positions in business and accounting, as well as for further education in these fields.