What is the BAS Program?

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Management (BAS) program at Peninsula College is designed to enable applicants with AAS, AAS-T, AA, and AS degrees to combine their lower-division technical or transfer preparation, regardless of the discipline, with upper-division credits in business management, resulting in a practical, application-oriented, four-year degree. The BAS Program has been developed to meet the employment needs of the Olympic Peninsula and to prepare its graduates for entry-level management positions and career advancement in the wide range of fields found on the Peninsula and elsewhere. The BAS program seeks a diverse group of applicants. In order to meet the needs of working adults, classes meet evenings.  All in-class instruction occurs on Peninsula College's Port Angeles campus. A portion of the course work is completed online. In addition to meeting the employment needs of the Olympic Peninsula, the Peninsula College BAS degree is designed with academic rigor enabling graduates to apply directly to the University of Washington, Washington State, and other university MBA programs.

Applications are accepted and reviewed year round.  While students may start the BAS program throughout the year, they begin core courses with their cohort in the fall.  The maximum cohort size is 35.

Internship: A Signature Feature

A special feature of the BAS program is its required two quarters of internship. Students may participate in a single-site work experience spanning both quarters, or choose to gain experience and exposure in two different work settings. Internships may be in the private, public and/or tribal sectors. Students work in partnership with the internship instructor to develop their internship experience.

Program of Study

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Management curriculum includes core courses in accounting, management theory, organizational behavior, strategic management, economics, project management, marketing on the internet, decision-making and problem-solving and the legal environments of business. Students also will complete three courses providing exposure to the humanities, social sciences, and science. BAS program graduates can anticipate opportunities in management positions across a wide range of industries.