Management

Overview

The Skagit Valley College Bachelors of Applied Science in Management (BASM) builds leaders for the 21st-century workplace by preparing graduates to practice people-first leadership, think in systems, navigate ambiguity, and use technology effectively. The program is structured for accessibility and workplace relevance, offering fully online delivery supported by comprehensive wrap-around learning support.

Students complete practical, hands-on upper-division coursework that emphasizes application of managerial tools, judgment, and decision-making. Courses are intentionally sequenced so that learning builds within each quarter and carries forward across the two-year program. In recognition of the many demands students face, the program uses supports such as consistent pacing and transparent deadlines to foster the conditions that support student success. Students are also invited to join weekly lunchtime online sessions with faculty and peers for added connection and support.

Degree Option

BASM is a two-year, 90-credit degree that offers the opportunity to build skills for leadership success in any field. It is designed for those who have completed 90 college-level credits or an associate degree in any field. This includes degrees that do not typically transfer to four-year institutions, such as the Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T), Associate of Applied Science (AAS), and Associate in Technical Arts (ATA).

The program offers two tracks: General Management and Healthcare Management. The Healthcare Management track is a non-clinical option that equips graduates for management positions in a variety of healthcare related environments. The choice of track is made at the time of application.

BASM has a selective admissions process and students may only begin the program fall quarter. Prospective students must attend a program briefing to receive application materials. The application and admission process information is available on the BAS application page.

The BASM degree is awarded upon completion of 90 credits of specified 300 and 400 level coursework with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in upper-level courses. Entry into a Master’s program may require a higher GPA for admission. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of graduate institutions.

Cost of Program

Specific tuition information is available at www.skagit.edu/admissions/tuition-fees. Upper division courses carry a higher tuition rate than lower division courses. Textbook costs in BASM should not exceed $50 per course.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Bachelors of Applied Science in Management program, students will be able to:

Address managerial and workplace issues and opportunities in their field of interest by applying a problem-solving approach that integrates multiple disciplines and functions.

Compose solutions to workplace issues and opportunities that integrate fiscal and social responsibility perspectives.

Challenge assumptions such as those formed by culture or irrational logic by analyzing the origins and perpetuation of explicit and implicit bias.

Construct a platform for personal career/occupational growth and community impact by analyzing the levers of social capital, power, and privilege.

Demonstrate leadership and professional presence by modeling workplace appropriate norms.

Program Admissions

BASM is a selective-admissions program with its own application process. Prospective students must register for and attend a program information session to receive application materials. Details about the application and admissions process are available on the BAS application page.

Prerequisites

Entry requirements reflect the preparation needed for upper division courses in the Management field.

For the Bachelor of Applied Science in Management program, applicants must have:

Attended a program briefing. This is the only way to obtain an application.

Completed an entry pathway by the Fall quarter of program entry: 90 college-level credits, a professional-technical certificate with 90 college-level credits, or an associate degree, each with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher.

Applicants who expect to complete their entry pathway before the program begins may apply.
- Admission will be conditional until the requirement is fully met before the first day of classes.
Completed ENGL 101 and CMST 210:E or CMST 220 (or equivalents) with a minimum grade of C. These courses are prerequisites for BASM 301 and must be completed before the first day of classes.
Applicants who have not yet completed these prerequisites at the time of application may apply.
- Admission will be provisional, and the BASM 301 prerequisites must be completed before the first day of classes.

Advisor Check-ins

These checkpoints provide the framework for SVC’s Advising Policy and Procedures for selective entry Bachelors degrees:

Prior to Application: SVC will provide information designed to assist students in identifying educational goals and options, as well as critical resources for supporting students in achieving their goals.

BAS Application: Students will be asked to attend a program briefing session and to apply for admission to the program.

BAS Enrollment: Once accepted into the program, BAS faculty and staff will guide students with registration. The application process is available on the BAS application page.

Faculty and Advisor

Sunaina Virendra
Management Department Chair and Instructor
sunaina.virendra@skagit.edu

(360) 416-7635

Programs

Bachelor’s Degrees

Intended for students who want to build on their Associate degree by earning a baccalaureate-level degree.