The Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management at Highline College is a structured, affordable two-year program where you will learn financial, management, and project-based skills that are in demand by regional employers.

Classes are small and in your community.  We are cohort-based, which means you’ll be in a community of students that grows together over time. Full-time students start in the fall, and finish at the end of two years.  We support your lifestyle with flexible course modalities – in-person, online, or virtual options.

You will receive a strong foundation in business and management fundamentals, including coursework in accounting, finance, data analytics, project management, marketing, economics, statistics, process control and management, marketing, and leadership. Elective credits make it possible to specialize in logistics and supply chain management, or accounting. Enough higher-level accounting credits can be earned to qualify for the CPA Exam.

Career Outlook

Job growth and earnings are strong!  The median advertised salary is $38.62 per hour or $80,340 per year.  Job growth in the greater Puget Sound area is projected to be over 13% per year, over the next 10 years (Lightcast, 2023).

Sample Careers include:

Bank manager, Financial Analyst, Account Manager, Sales Representative/Manager, Management Trainee, Logistics Manager, Inventory Manager, Import/Export Specialist, Operations Manager, Budget Analyst, Commercial Broker, Mortgage Broker, Business Analyst, Accountant, and Auditor.

Start Here, Stay Here! 

This program is designed for students who have completed a two-year associate degree. Take advantage of one of our strong 2-year degree programs, then progress to a bachelor’s degree.

When you’re finished, you’ll be ready to enter the job market, or continue for a master’s degree in business administration (MBA).

1. Program Cost:  $14,772 plus books and other fees, or about half of what you would pay at a state university such as UW-Tacoma.
2. Program Length: 2 years for full-time students.
3. Program Eligibility:  Completion of a regionally accredited associate degree (Direct Transfer Agreement), or an AAS or AAS-T degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or better.  Completion of business course prerequisites. Please see an advisor for more information.

“Highline College is a community where students feel they belong. When I first came to Highline I knew my academic goal was to get an MBA, but I wasn’t sure where to start. With the help of my advisors, I was able to complete my two-year degree then continue on to my bachelor’s degree – all here at Highline College.  I had wonderful faculty who helped me along the way.  It was affordable, and the class schedule supported my family and work needs. I accomplished my academic goals thanks to my great start here at Highline College. I’m now teaching here, giving back to the community that helped me reach my academic goals.” 

–Mary Kajoka, Bachelor of Applied Science, 2019