Students at Lake Washington Institute of Technology can now earn a bachelor of applied science degree in information technology and administrative management (BAS-ITAM) from Central Washington University, thanks to a new agreement between the two institutions.

The BAS-ITAM program, with specializations in administrative management, information technology and cybersecurity, teaches students how to manage people, projects and information. The program accepts any applied or technical degree, giving students credit for degrees that otherwise would be non-transferable to four-year degree programs.

“Students can start on the path to a CWU information technology degree right here in Kirkland,” said Dr. Amy Morrison-Goings, president of LWTech. “This flexibility works for students. This partnership makes it easy to be successful.”

The BAS-ITAM degree will be delivered in hybrid classes at LWTech and online starting in the fall.

“Lake Washington’s associate of applied science fits perfectly with our BAS degree,” said Melanie Palm, director of CWU’s university centers. The four-year BAS degree will give students more job opportunities, Palm added.

Students enrolled in the CWU ITAM program at LWTech will have access to resources at both institutions. They also will be supported by CWU-Lynnwood, co-located at Edmonds Community College, for additional financial aid assistance, library resources, writing help, career services and academic advising. Students can connect via Skype, over the phone, and in person, Palm said.

For more information about CWU’s ITAM degrees, go to www.cwu.edu/it-management or call (425) 640-1574. To apply to CWU, go to www.cwu.edu. LWTech students also may contact a transfer adviser for more information.