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!
Ready to start?
- Complete the online application to become a GRC student
- Take the math placement test to see which math class is right for you
- Take the English and reading assessment to confirm your class placement
- Meet with an academic advisor
Have Questions About Registration?
- Welcome Desk: 253-333-6000, welcomedesk@greenriver.edu
- Office of the Registrar: 253-288-3383, otr@greenriver.edu
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Contact Us
Got a Question? Let's talk.
Daniel deWolff
Program Director, Marketing & Entrepreneurship
daniel.dewolff@greenriver.edu
Sean McKeaque
Program Director, Applied Management
sean.mckeague@greenriver.edu
Jean-Paul Yafali
Faculty
jean-paul.yafali@greenriver.edu
Associate Degree Options
Business Management, AAA
Length of Program: 90-95 credits
Average Salary: $76,268
Location: Main Campus, Kent Campus, In-person, Hybrid, Online
Certificate Options
Business Management - Entrepreneurship Certificate
This certificate is designed to be accessible and manageable, with a credit load that
fits within a shorter timeframe, making it ideal for working professionals, current
students, and anyone looking to gain entrepreneurial skills without committing to
a full degree program.
Length of Program: 35 credits
Average Salary: $77,823
Location: Main Campus, Kent Campus, In-person, Hybrid, Online
Business Management - Business Foundations Certificate
This certificate focuses on a broad set of foundational business skills to help students
perform better in the workplace and increase their advancement opportunities. This
certificate also serves as a foundation for continued studies in business, marketing,
and entrepreneurship.
Length of Program: 45 credits
Average Salary: $77,823
Location: Main Campus, Kent Campus, In-person, Hybrid, Online
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: $58,873
Location: Main Campus, Kent Campus, In-person, Hybrid, Online
Business Management-Business Analytics Certificate
This certificate program teaches the fundamental skills required for analyzing business
data to make conclusions about that information. This certificate can be completed
in as little as one quarter and provides immediately applicable skills for a business
professional or entrepreneur. All courses apply towards the Business Management, AAA.
Length of Program: 15 Credits
Average Salary: $122,602
Business Management-Management and Supervision Certificate
This certificate program is for anyone interested in being a more effective manager.
This certificate can be completed in as little as two quarters and provides immediate
applicable skills for a business professional or entrepreneur. All courses apply towards
the Business Management Associate in Applied Arts degree.
Length of Program: 25 Credits
Average Salary: $77,823
Business Management-Marketing and Sales Certificate
This certificate program teaches the fundamental skills required for success in marketing
and sales. This certificate can be completed as little as one to two quarters and
provides immediately applicable skills for a business professional or entrepreneur.
All courses apply towards the Business Management Associate in Applied Arts degree.
Length of Program: 20 Credits
Average Salary: $77,823
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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