Clark College received approval this month from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) to offer and begin an applied management baccalaureate program in January 2017. The NWCCU is the college’s regional accrediting body.
School officials said the bachelor of applied science in applied management (BASAM) is a two-year, 90-credit career-oriented degree that provides graduates with the managerial knowledge and expertise to meet industry demand by combining technical, academic and professional management courses.
Sample courses include foundations of management, social media in business, organizational communication, organizational behavior, operations and logistics, and applied management internship.
“This program is ideal for students with an AAS (associate in applied science) or AAT (associate in applied technology) degree who are looking to move ahead in their careers, take on managerial positions in their organizations, or have the skills to operate their own businesses,” said Patti Serrano, BASAM Program Director and professor at Clark College, in a press release. “We have heard the demands from local businesses for this program, as well as from working adults who are seeking a bachelor’s program that fits with their schedules.”
Clark College is now accepting applications for students interested in joining the first program cohort, which will be limited to 35 students. Classes will begin January 2017. Courses will be offered through online and face-to-face evening formats.
For more information, contact Serrano at 360.992.2178 or visit www.clark.edu/cc/basam.
