Applied Management - Entrepreneurship
LWTech’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Applied Management – Entrepreneurship is an online program that prepares graduates to be small business owners or independent contractors/consultants. Graduates will also prepare to work as managers in technical fields related to their associate degrees. They will also be ready to pursue graduate education at the Master’s level in related business management majors.
As part of LWTech's School of Business, BAS in Applied Management – Entrepreneurship degree is designed for students who have received their applied associate degree in a professional-technical discipline, and are seeking to advance or change their careers. The program provides the skills and training needed to become good managers, entrepreneurs, and/or small business owners. The degree also prepares students to successfully manage a business or venture out on their own as a contractor/consultant.
An Online Course Program With an Applied Learning Approach
Courses in BAS in Applied Management – Entrepreneurship use LWTech’s well known applied learning approach. This in combination with 100% online course delivery. During their program studies, students will develop a business plan. This can be based on their unique interests and business ideas. They will complete a related capstone project in their final year, giving them hands-on real world experience. Students will complete the program with a plan for a self-directed career and future. Graduates of the program will have the tools and skill set to become successful small business owners and entrepreneurs.
All BAS in Applied Management – Entrepreneurship students will graduate with the:
- Knowledge of the structures and functions of business management and wealth creation
- Ability to apply business management principles from both an entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial perspective
- Ability to determine the needs and structures of the local business community
- Knowledge of business startup Economics, Operations Management and Entrepreneurship/Intrapreneurship
- Completion of a comprehensive business plan
Additional Applied Management – Entrepreneurship Program Information
- Applied Management - Entrepreneurship Program Admission Dates
- Fall Quarter
- Winter Quarter
- Spring Quarter
- Applied Management - Enterpreneurship Program Class Format
- 100% online classes
At LWTech we welcome all students as an open enrollment college and we are committed to your inclusion at the college. The BAS-AME program of study leads to an individualized degree in entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs typically work for themselves and are less effected by routine background checks that might disqualify them from work opportunities. However, you should be aware, that if you do have certain types of justice involved convictions and you choose to work outside of the area of entrepreneurship, for example, such as in the area of finance, personal or corporate—you may be subject to a background check and it could affect your employment options. Different businesses require background checks—often at their discretion; however, typically finance related jobs require significant background checks concerning both credit and justice involved convictions. Please know LWTech is committed to your inclusion at the college and you can talk with an advisor about the BAS Entrepreneurship program and other alternative options that may be less effected by background checks allowing you to succeed and prosper.
Entry into the Applied Management – Entrepreneurship program requires completion of LWTech's online application.
Additional admission requirements are listed below.
Admission each quarter is dependent on a space available basis.
BAS Prerequisites
Admission to the program is streamlined so future entrepreneurs can be admitted to the program with their professional-technical and academic coursework required for their applied associate degree.
- Typing at 30 words per minute or concurrent enrollment in a keyboarding course
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or equivalent.
- Minimum cumulative GPA across all college coursework of 2.5.
- Completion of 15 credits of College-level general education courses with a minimum
of a 2.0 GPA in each class as follows:
- 5 credits of college-level Math (with intermediate algebra as a prerequisite) or higher with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
- 5 credits of college-level English (ENGL&101 or equivalent) with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
- 5 credits of college-level Humanities or Social Science with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Accepted students who have not passed BUS& 101 and ACCT& 201 with a 2.0 grade or better should take those courses before starting the BAS AM-E program.
BAS Application
Admission Deadlines
2024 Winter Priority Entry
December 4, 2023
2024 Spring Priority Entry
February 26, 2024
2024 Fall Priority Entry
May 20, 2024
Rolling Deadline
September 1, 2024
Applications submitted after the deadline will automatically be considered for the next quarter start.
Entry Dates
- Fall Quarter
- Winter Quarter
- Spring Quarter
Additional Application Information
- 2024 Applied Management - Entrepreneurship Admissions Application Information Session
- Application Preview: to apply for the BAS degree, you must create a Self Service Center account. You may preview the BAS application by downloading a PDF of the first page.
Additional Admission Considerations
- International Students Apply via Office of International Programs & Global Education
- Adult Education: Basic Education for Adults (BEdA)
- New to Washington State: Learn more about determining residency status
- Justice Involved: Re-Entry Support for Students Who Have Been Justice Involved
- Undocumented citizens: See the residency affidavit and visit the undocumented students page for more information.
Not Sure Where to Start?
These helpful sessions present an overview of the Applied Management – Entrepreneurship Program program and explain the admission process. Attendance is highly recommended for all applicants.
Information Session Dates
Find out more about the BAS in Applied Management - Entrepreneurship at Lake Washington Institute of Technology! Sessions include information about:
- Program overview
- The application process
Location
Microsoft Teams: click the date for meeting link below.
Dates:
- Information sessions are held every quarter. Please contact Heather Sneed for informaiton on upcoming information sessions.
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LWTech Information Sessions
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All classes in the BAS-AME program are offered online only. Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student's responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor or counselor. Any developmental coursework a student might be required to complete may increase the program length.
Explore Careers and Paths in Applied Management – Entrepreneurship Program
There are several Master’s degree-level paths that graduates of the Applied Management-Entrepreneurship program have upon completion.
- WGU offers Master’s degrees in the Business field. They accept all Washington BAS degree graduates via a statewide transfer (articulation) agreement.
- Northeastern University has a transfer agreement for all LWTech BAS degrees to be accepted into all their Master’s degrees offered through their College of Professional studies. Their degree programs include Business and Leadership options. Northeastern University has a Seattle campus, as well as online programs.
- UW Bothell Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) program accepts all LWTech’s applied bachelor’s degrees. UW’s business management degrees include optional emphasis on Leadership and Technology.
To learn more about transferring to another college or university, please visit our
Transferring from LWTech page.
