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The state’s community-college system is planning to offer an all-online, competency-based associate degree in business that students could earn at home in 18 months — or even earlier, if they’ve already earned some college credits.

All credits earned through the program would be transferable to a Washington public four-year college — providing a short track to a bachelor’s in business administration. The program is designed for adults who already have been working for a few years and have experience to draw from.