This is a limited enrollment program, and students must apply during the application period. Our Fall cohort is our in-person option and the Spring cohort will meet over Zoom. Both cohorts meet one night a week for seven consecutive terms. The Fall cohort includes one summer term and the Spring cohort includes two summer terms. To meet program application requirements, you must have completed an Associates degree* from a regionally accredited institution. Completion of the program requires 180 credits total (including an associates degree or its equivalent plus completion of required program courses).

*Students who are completing their Associate degree at Chemeketa and are within 8 credits of completion will be considered for acceptance – but the BAS degree cannot be awarded without a completed two-year degree.  Therefore, any student accepted into the program with a degree in progress will be given 2 terms to finish all remaining coursework towards the two-year degree.

*Students transferring in degrees from outside of Chemeketa should start the process as early as possible as transcript evaluation can take 8-10 weeks.  While we can complete acceptance into the program with an unofficial outside transcript, financial aid awards require completion of the transcript evaluation process.  

When to apply:

Fall Cohort application period:  January 1-May 31  

Fall cohort – Classes held on Salem campus* each week; Tuesday nights 6-9 terms 1 - 4 and then Thursday nights terms 5 - 7.  *Term 4(summer term) moves to zoom.

Spring Cohort application period:  July 1-November 30

Spring Cohort – Classes held on Zoom each week; Wednesday nights 6-9 terms 1 - 4 and then Thursday nights terms 5 - 7.  

How to apply

Minimum program applicant requirements:

• Completed Associate degree from regionally accredited institution with GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Ability to attend class one evening a week for seven terms.
• At least 3 years of industry experience with demonstrated experience of increasing responsibility
• Access to reliable internet and ability to complete work on college LMS.

Preferred qualification:

Currently employed - many class projects require access to current employer information.  This barrier can be worked around but does add complications to assignment completion.  

Application Steps: 

•  Complete the Admissions Application or Update your program

• New and returning students: Begin by clicking here to fill out the admissions application. 

Note: Within 2-3 business days you will receive an email with your student ID number (K#) and your user name. Once you have received this information you can complete steps 3 - 5.

• Continuing students please update your program by submitting the Change of Major form

Note: When completing the change of major form, please enter XXX for program code XXX for concentration

• Complete FAFSA application (if applicable)
• Watch the New Student Orientation 

To view the online session, log in to your student portal, click the services tab, click advising, scroll down, and click the New Student Orientation button.

•  Submit official transcripts for evaluation

If you earned your degree at a college other then Chemeketa Community College send your Official Transcript to our evaluation office and submit the Request for Evaluation and Transfer of Previous Credits form.

1. Submit the BAS program application 

During the open application period, submit your BAS program application. You will need the following items to upload to complete the process:

Current Resume

A brief one-page resume that outlines relevant work history, including current employment. Include dates of employment, job title, employer, and a brief description of your role.

Cover Letter

• A cover letter that describes how your work and life experiences align with the program's objectives and values.
• Significant growth at work helps students bring that experience into classroom discussions to enhance the learning for everyone. We also recognize that growth doesn’t always show up in a job title. Please describe in this letter your responsibilities at work and how you fulfill them.
• This program requires a major commitment. Please share in a few sentences why you are willing to dedicate this time and how you believe it will support your career goals.
• If you are a new or continuing student, please include your Chemeketa Community College issued Knumber to verify you have completed step 1.  

Unofficial Transcript or Completion plan

• If you have a degree granted from Chemeketa please submit document with KNumber, year of degree and name of degree.  OR  
• If you have a degree in progress and will be within 8 credits of completion by the time your cohort begins, please submit document with KNumber, year of degree and name of planned degree, as well a degree completion plan (this plan will be verified by program advisors prior to full admission into the program.) OR 
• If you have a degree completed by a college other than Chemeketa please upload an unofficial transcript showing your name and the completed degree and final GPA.  That will allow us to process your application if there is a delay in transcript processing at the Registrar’s office.  

After You Apply

You will receive an email from the program within 7 business days confirming receipt of your application.  

During the open application period, we will be screening applications regularly and applicants should hear the status of their acceptance within 2 weeks of the period opening and/or submission of the application.

Continue to monitor your financial aid requirements (if applicable) in your student portal. Complete any requested requirements until your "Award Offer" is received. Once you receive your award offer, complete the process, by reviewing the offer, accept, modify, or decline any loans, and click submit on the offer page. Follow any additional instructions provided through the process. If you have any financial aid account-specific questions, please contact our Financial Aid office at 503.399.5018, in person on the Salem campus, Building 2, Room 200, or by email financialaid@chemeketa.edu.

For more information about the Bachelor of Applied Science in Management and Leadership Program, please contact:

Marg Yaroslaski

Program Chair

503.584.7257

Who will fill your shoes?

Succession planning in any organization is both key to long-term success and challenging. Many organizations have great people who can become part of the succession plan with just a bit more investment.

Invest in your employees

When you look at your team you will quickly know that person who is always ready for any challenge. Sending them to Chemeketa's Bachelor’s of Applied Science program in Leadership and Management will show them your willingness to invest in their future with your organization.

Real time returns on investment

Classes in this program will return immediate results as your employee learns about their strengths and increases their capacity in strategic planning, effective communication, and critical thinking. Using their real-life experience, your employee will return from each class with ideas and energy.

Designed for working adults

We know how valuable employees are and how precious their time is. This program will meet one evening a week for seven terms. Students will complete additional work online so we can use the face-to-face time for engaged conversation and active learning. After a long day at work the last thing your employee wants is to sit and listen to a 3-hour lecture. Be assured they will find the class time engaging and the online work meaningful.

How can I support my employee as a BAS student?

• Hand pick your “go to" employee to apply for the program
• Provide work release to attend class and complete homework
• Use tuition reimbursement to invest in your employee
• Provide leadership experiences that allow your employee to learn on the job
• Engage your employee’s learning by having them share during team meetings

Prepare for the job that doesn't even exist yet

We live in a rapidly changing world and everyday jobs are created that no one planned for. The BAS in Leadership and Management provides thinking, planning and communication skills that will adapt to any new challenge or opportunity and allow you to stand out as the prepared leader.

Break through the paper ceiling

If you are the "go to" person at your job now but can't take that promotion because you don't have the right degree this program will help you break through that paper ceiling. This program enhances your existing skills with knowledge and skills that will clearly demonstrate you are ready for the next level.

You will learn to:

• Think like a leader
• Act like a leader
• Create opportunities for leadership

Program details

Admission to this program begins late spring with classes starting in September in Fall Term. This program runs 7 terms and meets one evening a week with students completing work for each class online as well. The classes are mapped out to allow students to build on current experience and classroom learning. Each course will contribute to a personal portfolio, preparing students to demonstrate increased readiness to employers. The second year will include the flexible 15 credits which allows students to combine credit for prior learning with work-based leadership projects to enhance that personal portfolio.

Admission requirements:

1. Earned Associates of Applied Science with GPA of 2.5 or higher.
2. Access to reliable internet and ability to complete work on college LMS.
3. Ability to attend class one evening a week for seven terms. 
4. Work experience in field demonstrating increasing responsibility.