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Business Technology Associate of Applied Science (BA23)

The Business Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today’s technology-driven workplaces. The Business Technology 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, and presentation 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 qualifications 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.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Business Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program are prepared for employment as administrative and executive secretaries within the business community, government agencies, and health and education fields. Instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a broad occupational background which appeals to prospective employers.

Admissions Criteria

  • Submit a completed application and application fee
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable
  • Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra
Accuplacer 64 70 NA 57
Accuplacer (Next Gen) 236 249 NA 245
Compass 79 62 NA 37
SAT 17 17 NA 21
SAT 290 290 NA 380
ACT 16 14 NA 17
ASSET 42 41 39 42
PSAT 17 17 NA 21
GED NA 145 NA 145

Business Technology Curriculum

The curriculum for the Business Administrative Technology degree program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any term. Degree-seeking students must earn a minimum of 64 semester credit hours for completion. The program requires a minimum of 1260 contact hours and generally takes 5 terms to complete.

Program Courses

General Education Core (15 Credits)

Area I – Language Arts/Communication (3 Credits)

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

ENGL 1101: “C” or higher grade is required for this course.

Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)

Select one
PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3
SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3 Credits)

Select one
MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3
MATH 1103Quantitative Skills &Reasoning

3
MATH 1111College Algebra

3

Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits)

Select one
ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3
ENGL 2110
World Literature
ENGL 2130American Literature

3
HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3
MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

Program-Specific Requirements

General Core Elective

3

Occupational Courses (49 Credits)

COLL 1010College &Career Success Skills

3
BUSN 1190Digital Technologies in Busn

2
BUSN 1240Office Procedures

3
BUSN 1400Word Processing

4
BUSN 1410Spreadsheet Concepts and Appl.

4
BUSN 1420Database Applications

4
BUSN 1430Desktop Publ&Presentation Appl

4
BUSN 1440Document Production

4
BUSN 2160Electronic Mail Applications

2
BUSN 2190BusnDoc Proofreading&Editing

3
BUSN 2210Applied Office Procedures

3
MGMT 1100Principles of Management

3

BUSN 2210, BUSN 2190, BUSN 1440, BUSN 1410, BUSN 1400 and BUSN 1240: “C” or higher grade is required for these courses.

Select one (4 Credits)

ACCT 1100Financial Accounting I

4
BUSN 2200

Guided Electives (6 Credits)

Program Costs

Tuition/Fees: $6,770

Books/Supplies: $2,375

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)