Explore Business

Degrees/certificates at a glance

left and right arrows icon Direct Transfer Agreement - Associate in Arts - DTA

Program Length

1 quarters

Start Quarter

Fall, Winter, Spring

Location

Online Learning

Spokane Falls Community College

Financial Aid Eligible

Yes. Read more about Financial Aid.

Direct Transfer Agreement - Associate in Arts - DTA

If you’re drawn to the dynamic world of business but you haven’t yet decided what program or career you want to pursue, consider starting with the Exploratory Map for the Business Pathway. 

The Business Exploratory Map is a one-quarter sequence designed to give you the time and opportunity to explore the programs within the Business Pathway so you can choose an area that fits with your interests and goals.

The courses on this map have been carefully selected so that you can explore your areas of interest while at the same time earning some valuable credits toward a degree or certificate. 

The Business Exploratory Map includes the following areas of study: 

NOTE: Check out the career information on each of these pages to help inform your decision! 

Our goal for you is that by the end of your exploration, you’ll be ready to choose the degree or certificate that is right for you. With the assistance of an advisor, you’ll make a plan to maximize the credits you’ve earned as you transition to your chosen pathway.

What You’ll Learn

This program map is not a degree or certificate, it is a two-quarter sequence of classes that give you time to explore the programs within this pathway. You’ll earn some transferable credits while investigating your interests and finding your passion.
At the end of two quarters, you’ll choose the degree or certificate that is right for you. With the assistance of your advisor, you’ll create a personal education plan to maximize the credits you’ve earned as you transition to your chosen pathway. Course descriptions and course learning outcomes can be found in our online catalogue.

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Total Credits: 12

First Quarter

Course ID

Course Title

Credits

BUS& 101

Introduction to Business

GUID 105

Student Success

Choose 1 course from:

CMST 227

Intercultural Communication

ENGL& 101

English Composition I

Total Credits

Maximum estimated costs for completing this program

Tuition
Resident

$

1,358
Non-Resident

$

1,831
International

$

3,317
Books

$

117
Course Fees

$

5
Institutional Fees

$

226

The amounts listed for tuition and lab & course fees reflects a maximum estimated cost and may be lower based on courses selected.
The amount listed for books is a maximum estimated cost based on the price of new textbooks purchased during the previous school year. Costs may be lower based on student choices and availability (used books vs new, rental vs purchase).
For more information about costs, visit our page How Much Does It Cost?

Jamie Southwell
Program Specialist 2
Jamie.Southwell@sfcc.spokane.edu
509-533-3912

Bio

Jamie Southwell is excited to be the pathway specialist who works with students earning their business degrees. Jamie Southwell joined Spokane Falls Community College as a student in 2020 and earned his Associates in business management shortly after. After graduation, Jamie expanded his passion for the bigfoot community by joining the team himself as the business pathway specialist. Jamie’s firsthand knowledge of the program helps students understand the business pathway, and Jamie’s passion for ensuring each student feels warm and welcomed by the community shines light on the inclusion of SFCC. He enjoys hiking, listening to music, and exploring new foods on his free time.

Jackie Franklin
Accounting
A.A.S., Spokane Falls Community College; B.A., Gonzaga University; M.B.A., Eastern Washington University; CPA
Jackie.Franklin@sfcc.spokane.edu
509-533-3887

Bio

My name is Jackie Franklin and I have been teaching business for over 20 years.

I was a student at Spokane Falls Community College, earned a BA in accounting from Gonzaga University, and an MBA from Eastern Washington University. In my career, I have worked in public accounting, and private accounting, and owned a successful consulting company. Shortly after earning my CPA, I started teaching at SFCC as an adjunct (part-time) instructor and fell in love with teaching.

I love the Pacific Northwest. In my spare time you find me on a kayak or a hiking trail.
Elodie Goodman
Dean Ss/Acct/Econ/Hum Serv
B.A., M.A., University of Washington
Elodie.Goodman@sfcc.spokane.edu
509-533-3694

Bio

lodie Goodman has been a part of the SFCC community since September 2000. lodie was a French and film instructor and was the Chair of the Communication Arts & Modern Languages Department. After 18 years of teaching and advising students across the campus, she stepped up to the new role as Dean of Social Science, Business, and Human Services. She enjoys the opportunity to collaboratively work with faculty, staff, and students to advance the mission of SFCC. A couple of her passions are mentoring and being actively involved in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging as well as championing professional development for her faculty and staff. Whatever is needed to better serve our students and community, particularly behind the scenes, lodie is game.

In her free time, lodie enjoys spending time with her family including her 4 German Shepherds, teaching and practicing yoga, writing, working in her organic lavender field, and collecting rocks.