How does the business transfer degree work at Bellevue College?

I'm considering Bellevue College for a business transfer degree. Could someone explain how the process works and what classes I might need to take? I'm thinking about transferring to a four-year university afterward.

Sure! Bellevue College has a variety of associate degree options designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year university, including Associate in Business Direct Transfer Agreements/Major Related Programs (DTA/MRP). These programs are designed to meet the distribution requirements of four-year schools in the state of Washington, including the University of Washington system.

The Associate in Business (DTA/MRP) is designed for students interested in transferring to a business school at a Washington state university. It's a 90-credit degree, with courses in areas like English composition, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and college-level math. You'll also take specific business-related prerequisites like Accounting, Business Law, Micro and Macro Economics, Business Calculus or Finite Mathematics.

You should work closely with an academic advisor at Bellevue College from your first semester to ensure you are taking the appropriate classes to fulfill the degree requirements and transfer smoothly to a four-year university in Washington State.

Before you choose your classes each quarter, check with the four-year college you plan to attend to ensure that the course calendar aligns and that the receiving institution accepts the specific class for transfer credit. For example, if you are planning on transferring to the University of Washington Foster School of Business, be aware that they require candidates to focus on specific prerequisite courses.

Remember this is a general guide—every student's pathway can look a little different depending on short-term and long-term goals, prior experience, and the requirements of your chosen four-year college, so regular meeting with your academic advisor important to make the most out of your community college experience.