About the Program

Boost your career and build strong leadership and management skills with a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Applied Management from Green River College. This hands-on program teaches you how to lead teams, manage projects, and use today’s business tools. You’ll practice what you learn through real-life experiences with industry partners. Classes are flexible—choose hybrid, virtual, or evening options, and study full- or part-time. For Washington residents, tuition is about $2,300 per quarter, plus books and fees, making it an affordable path to a brighter future.

What You Will Learn

Our competency-focused courses deliver a solid foundation in business administration and teach the essential skills needed to succeed as a management professional.

  • Organizational Leadership
  • Business Development and Negotiations
  • Project Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Business Strategy and Analysis
  • Financial Management
  • Marketing Management

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Daniel deWolff
Program Director, Marketing & Entrepreneurship
daniel.dewolff@greenriver.edu 

Sean McKeaque
Program Director, Applied Management
sean.mckeague@greenriver.edu

Taliesha Garrett
Faculty
taliesha.garrett@greenriver.edu

Jean-Paul Yafali
Faculty 
jean-paul.yafali@greenriver.edu

Bachelors Degree Information

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Applied Management, BAS

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Applied Management builds on what you learned in the Associate of Applied Arts (AAA) in Business Management. This program stands out because it uses project-based learning, where you practice what you learn through real-world examples. This hands-on approach helps you gain the practical skills needed to succeed in many different management jobs.

Length of Program: 180 credits
Average Salary: $114,870
Location: Main Campus, In-person, Hybrid, Online

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Important Information

Program at a Glance
  • Full-Time Cohort Model
  • Hybrid program - online and in person classes
  • Kent Campus on Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m., and virtual
  • Fall or spring term program start dates
  • Complete the degree in 18 months (may take longer with reduced credit load)
  • Average cost of tuition for the BAS degree is  $13,800 plus books and course fees 

Career Outlook

Information on Careers and Earnings

Potential Occupations: Management Analysts, Marketing Managers, Human Resources Specialists, Sales Managers, Market Research Analysis and Marketing Specialists.

Potential Earnings: $33.45 to $66.67 an hour

  • Marketing and select management positions in King County requiring a Bachelor's degree are in high demand and pay from $60,000 to well over $100,000 per year with experience. (see: US Department of Labor for Marketing Managers and AnalystsONET Online Report for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists.
  • Average job growth for these occupations between now and 2023 is 14.5% in King County.
  • A pipeline study completed by the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County and a supply gap analysis published by the Employment Security Department both showed a significant supply gap for these target occupations.

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