The Business Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today's technology-driven workplaces. The program provides learning opportunities, which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes the use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications software. Students are also introduced to accounting fundamentals, electronic communications, internet research, and electronic file management. The program includes instruction in effective communication skills and terminology that encompasses office management and executive assistant qualification and technology innovations for the office. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of administrative technology. Graduates of the program receive a Business Technology Associate of Applied Science degree. |
Entrance Requirements
- Submit a completed application;
- High School diploma or equivalent required for Graduation: Yes
- Age Requirement: NA
- Submit official high school/high school equivalent transcripts, if applicable;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Satisfy Placement Testing requirements.
Area I - Language Arts/Communications — 3 Hours
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Minimum Area I - Language Arts/Communications Credit Hours
3
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences — 3 Hours
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Minimum Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics — 3 Hours
* Choose one of the following:
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Minimum Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics Credit Hours
3
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts — 3 Hours
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Minimum Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts Credit Hours
Specific General Education Core Elective — 3 Hours
* Choose one additional course from the complete Area I, II, III, or IV listings:
Occupational Courses — 29 Hours
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3
4
6
Minimum Occupational Courses Credit Hours
29
Select One of the Two Courses — 3 Hours
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Minimum Select One of the Two Courses Credit Hours
3
Select One of the following Two Courses — 4 Hours
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Minimum Select One of the following Two Courses Credit Hours
4
Choose one of the following specializations: — 9 Hours
Office Management
Human Resources
Social Media
Project Management
Office Management — 12 Hours
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Minimum Office Management Credit Hours
12
Human Resources — 9 Hours
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Minimum Human Resources Credit Hours
9
Social Media — 13 Hours
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Minimum Social Media Credit Hours
13
Project Management — 9 Hours
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Minimum Project Management Credit Hours
9
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation
60