Contemporary Business Administration
The Contemporary Business Administration curriculum introduces students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental and broad knowledge of business functions, processes, and organizations in today’s global economy.
Graduates develop skills in communication, computer applications, decision making, and team-building to have a sound business education base for lifelong learning. They should be prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, and small to large business or industry.
Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter, Spring as space allows
All program lengths are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.
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Tuition
At Renton Technical College, tuition is affordable and competitive.
Financial Aid
Federal aid is available for most students to help pay for school. Fill out your FAFSA now to get started.
Scholarships
The RTC Foundation offers scholarships to help pay the costs of attending school.
All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.
Monday - Thursday
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Does not reflect Winter 2021 remote learning. Hours vary according to program. For the most current information, see the Class Schedule.
Entry Requirements
Admission Recommendations
- High school diploma or GED
- Keyboarding skills and familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Office software. Students entering without strong computer skills may take longer to complete.
Course Information
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| COL 101 | College Success | 2 |
| BUS 110 | Social Media Marketing | 5 |
| BUS 125 | Concept to Commercialization | 5 |
| BUS 130 | Small Business Marketing | 5 |
| BUS 135 | Finance for Small Business | 5 |
| BUS 180 | Principles of Management | 5 |
| BUS 230 | Principles of Operations Management | 5 |
| BUS 240 | Principles of Selling and Negotiation | 5 |
| BUS 270 | Human Resources Management | 5 |
| BUS 280 | Office Procedures or | |
| Approved General Education option* | 5 | |
| BUS& 101 | Introduction to Business | 5 |
| BUS& 201 | Business Law | 5 |
| COMP 100 | Applied Composition or | |
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition | 5 |
| Total | 62 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| AMATH 175 | Financial Math or | |
| More advanced AMATH or MATH& class | 5 | |
| Approved General Education options (5) | 25 | |
| Total | 92 |
Approved General Education classes are listed below. Students should choose options that meet their career and educational goals. Transfer credits and requests to take a class not listed below must be approved by the program Dean.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| ACCT& 201 | Principles of Accounting I | 5 |
| ACCT& 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 5 |
| ACCT& 203 | Principles of Accounting III | 5 |
| ART& 100 | Art Appreciation | 5 |
| BIOL& 100 | Survey of Biology | 5 |
| CMST& 101 | Introduction to Communication | 5 |
| CMST& 220 | Public Speaking | 5 |
| ECON& 201 | Microeconomics | 5 |
| ECON& 202 | Macroeconomics | 5 |
| ENGL& 102 | Composition II | 5 |
| GEOL&101 | Introduction to Physical Geology | 5 |
| HUM& 101 | Introduction to Humanities | 5 |
| MATH& 107 | Math in Society | 5 |
| MATH& 141 | Precalculus I | 5 |
| MATH& 146 | Introduction to Statistics | 5 |
| MATH& 148 | Business Calculus | 5 |
| MUSC& 105 | Music Appreciation | 5 |
| NUTR&101 | Human Nutrition | 5 |
| PSYC& 100 | General Psychology | 5 |
| SOC& 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 5 |
*Students who select this option will complete a total of 6 general education classes for the AAS degree.
Program Outcomes
- Formulate effective operational decisions in a legal, ethical, and economic environment.
- Apply core marketing principles to improve profitability, customer satisfaction, and social welfare.
- Develop business decision-making strategies using financial management techniques.
- Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and make effective business decisions.
- Build a diverse knowledge base to identify different management practices and leadership styles that impact organizational effectiveness.
Accreditation
External accreditation is not applicable to this program.
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