About Business Management

Prepare for your future with a business degree in Applied Management or Marketing & Entrepreneurship. Our programs are hands-on, flexible, and affordable—perfect for working adults, business owners, or recent grads.

Learn real-world skills like leadership, project management, and business planning. Start with an associate degree and smoothly transfer into a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program. Classes are mostly online with just one in-person day each week, and you can finish your BAS in as little as 18 months. Already have an associate degree? You may be able to use your credits toward a BAS at GRC!


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

Nicole Harris
Program Director, Applied Management
nharris@greenriver.edu

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

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

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Associate Degree Options

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Business Management, AAA
This degree program prepares students to be successful in a wide range of business careers. The focus is on providing a broad set of business skills that will help students perform better in the workplace and increase their advancement opportunities. Career paths in business management include marketing, sales, general management, project management, small business, and more.

Length of Program: 90-95 credits
Average Salary: $76,268
Location: Main Campus, Kent Campus, In-person, Hybrid, Online

 

Certificate Options

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Business Management - Entrepreneurship Certificate

Green River College’s BAS in Marketing and Entrepreneurship teaches skills in digital marketing, product management, sales, and business planning. Graduates are ready for roles like marketing specialist, product manager, or business analyst, and can work in startups or large companies—or even launch their own business.

Length of Program: 35 credits
Location: Main Campus, Kent Campus, In-person, Hybrid, Online

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Business Management - Business Foundations Certificate

The BAS degree in Applied Management program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of business positions, including management analyst, general and operations manager, marketing manager, market research analyst, sales manager, and human resource specialist.

Length of Program: 45 credits
Average Salary: $76,268
Location: Main Campus, Kent Campus, In-person, Hybrid, Online

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Business Management - Retail Management Certificate

This certificate program prepares individuals to manage a variety of retail sales operations or lines of merchandise. The program serves both entry-level job candidates and current employees. After successful completion of the required coursework, students receive a certificate, which may also show the WAFC (Washington Association of Food Chains) endorsement.

Length of Program:  50 credits
Average Salary: $55,508
Location: Main Campus, Kent Campus, In-person, Hybrid, Online

Career Outlook

​​A Business Management degree opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities with strong job prospects and competitive salaries. Graduates can pursue roles such as general or operations managers, financial managers, sales managers, and management analysts.

With the right experience and skills, business management graduates can also advance to executive positions, such as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), where the median annual salary is $203,170. Overall, a Business Management degree provides a solid foundation for a successful and rewarding career in the dynamic world of business.

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