Associate in Arts, Business Administration (AABATR)
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has collaborated with several colleges and universities to provide a transfer pathway from WCC’s Liberal Arts Transfer program to a bachelor’s degree in Communication at participating universities. The full MiTransfer Pathway agreement can be found on the Michigan Transfer Network website. View a list of participating colleges and universities.
Earning an Associate Degree
WCC students must complete all of the following course and degree requirements to earn an Associate in Arts. Regular meetings with an advisor are strongly recommended to stay on track for graduation. Please contact our advising center at 734-677-5102 if you need assistance visit Academic Advising and Career Guidance.
Degree Requirements
To complete the Associate in Arts Degree and the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) General Education Requirements, these credits should be met according to the following outline:
- English Composition: ENG 111:Composition I (4 credits)
- Second Course in English Composition or One course in Communication: ENG 226: Eng. Comp. II or any approved Communication (COM) course (3 credits)
- Mathematics: MTH 125 or MTH 160 or MTH 176; Check w/ your transfer school for the preferred course
- Natural Sciences: Two courses from MTA approved list (from two different disciplines; including one with a lab)
- Social Sciences: Two courses from MTA approved list (from different disciplines); ECO 211 is recommended
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two courses from MTA approved list (from two different disciplines)
The MTA approved list is located in the WCC Catalog or visit MI Transfer Agreement (MTA).
Major Courses (15 Credits)
The following are common transferable Business courses. Click on the courses to see how they transfer.
- ECO 211: Principles of Economics I (MTA) (3 credits)
- ECO 222: Principles of Economics II (3 credits)
- ACC 111: Principles of Financial Accounting (3 credits)
- ACC 122: Principles of Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
- BMG 111: Business Law I (3 credits)
Remaining Associate Degree Requirements
- BMG 140: Introduction to Business (3 credits)
- BMG 207: Business Communication (3 credits)
- BMG 265: Business Statistics (3 credits)
- CIS 110: Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3 credits)
- Additional electives as needed to earn the 60 credits required for an Associate in Arts degree. It is recommended students complete one or more of the following: BMG 181, BMG 230, BMG 250
WCC has articulation agreements (transfer agreements) with several universities that allow up to 75 credits or more to transfer toward a bachelor’s degree in Business.