Business (BAS-ABM)
Applied Business Management
Gain 21st century technical, transferable and lifelong learning skills employers demand.
The BAS-ABM builds off the strong foundation of the Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) in Applied Business degree.
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Careers in Applied Business Management
The Bachelor in Applied Science in Applied Business Management (BAS-ABM) is a cohort-based, full-time program. It admits a group of students during fall quarter to take classes together over two years. The BAS-ABM prepares you to be competitive for middle-income positions in high-demand industries. With this affordable, convenient and quality baccalaureate degree, you gain 21st century technical, transferable and lifelong-learning skills employers demand.
Attend in the way that works for you! BAS-ABM students enjoy a hyperflex modality for the the upper-division (300 and 400 level MNGT) courses that meets the needs of both grounded and online students. Class will be held on the Fort Steilacoom campus, typically in the evenings, once or twice a week. However, if you are unable to attend a class in person, you also have the ability to attend virtually, using our newly installed equipment. In-person attendance is encouraged, as you are always welcome at Pierce College! Please see our schedule of courses for more information.
Meredith Wright
Applied Business & Construction Management Program Specialist 2
MWright@pierce.ctc.edu
253-912-2269
Paul Gerhardt
Professor and Department Chair – Applied Business
PGerhardt@pierce.ctc.edu
253-964-6429
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