As of January 2025, ZipRecruiter claims 3,500 job openings in Nevada seek candidates with a bachelor’s degree in business, indicating strong demand for such qualifications. One study by Franklin University says that individuals with a bachelor’s degree earn, on average, about $325,000 more over their lifetime than those with an associate degree.
So, if you’ve ever considered a business career, earned your associate degree, and are ready to step up, it’s time to focus on your bachelor’s degree at TMCC.
The field of business management encourages leaders to undertake unique responsibilities while cultivating an inclusive environment for diverse employees. Coming to TMCC in Fall 2025, the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Applied Business Management will become a seamless pathway, training students with prior associate degrees from any field to evolve into premier professional roles, enhancing your existing technical skills while gaining the business skills you need to succeed as a manager or business owner.
In Northern Nevada and beyond, industries need capable leaders with the knowledge to manage their business operations successfully. This curriculum is flexible, online, and tailored to meet your work and family schedule. It offers a spectrum of affordable, accessible college classes.
Alumna Aubrielle Lee says she’s ready to jump on board with this brand-new degree opportunity next Fall. “Continuing my education at Truckee Meadows Community College has been a game-changer,” said Lee. “As a full-time mother of three and an employee, the flexibility of online courses allows me to balance my responsibilities and pursue my bachelor’s degree on my schedule. TMCC makes it possible to advance my education without sacrificing time with my family or job.”
Expanding Your Earning Potential
“Northern Nevada’s economy is growing rapidly, increasing demand for skilled leaders across industries like technology, logistics, manufacturing, and hospitality,” said Amy Williams, Dean of the Business and Social Sciences Division. “This program addresses critical workforce needs by preparing students for oversight roles, supporting local businesses, and propelling entrepreneurship.”
Earning a bachelor’s degree is one of the fastest ways to improve your earning potential, providing an opportunity to earn a promotion or expand your job with new business skills. If you’re ready for the next step in your business career, look no further than the new BAS ABM program. Core principles like Accounting and Marketing, integrated with strategic problem-solving abilities, help address company challenges. Emphasizing written and verbal communications, you’ll learn concepts like payroll systems, financial analysis, and operational decision-making.
“I have been at TMCC for quite a few years now, earning multiple associate degrees,” said alumna and student Makeila Ward. “TMCC offering this BAS in Applied Business Management is a great opportunity for me because it’s an affordable and versatile degree that will help me achieve the success and future I want without struggling to adapt to a new school and campus. I had never planned on a 4-year degree until this opportunity opened up.”
Student Laura Alves agrees: “As a TMCC student for about two years, I believe a BAS in Applied Business Management is a great new degree to study. I have enjoyed the college experience, learning, campus, and professors – they have exceptional faculty. Being able to continue my education at TMCC, in a degree that is interesting to me and would help my professional life, is an amazing opportunity. I cannot wait to pursue my BAS in Applied Business Management.”
Research.com reported in November 2024 that Nevada graduates with a business degree can expect competitive salaries, with Project Managers earning an average of $80,220 annually and Business Analysts earning approximately $75,410.
“This new degree will contribute to the region’s development by equipping graduates with the talents to innovate in their chosen career fields and provides a path to a bachelor’s degree for those who did not previously have one without starting from the beginning of their college education,” said Williams.
“This program is more than a degree; it’s a career accelerator. By combining the skills students already possess with business and leadership expertise, the BAS in Applied Business Management motivates them to achieve their goals – climbing the career ladder, starting their own business, or becoming a leader in their field,” said Williams.
For more information, please visit the Applied Business Management website.