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 1101

Composition and Rhetoric

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

Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)

Select one

PSYC 1101	Introductory Psychology	3
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology	3

Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3 Credits)

Select one

MATH 1101	Mathematical Modeling	3
MATH 1103	Quantitative Skills & Reasoning	3
MATH 1111	College Algebra	3

Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits)

Select one

ARTS 1101	Art Appreciation	3
ENGL 2110	World Literature	3
ENGL 2130	American Literature	3
HUMN 1101	Introduction to Humanities	3
MUSC 1101	Music Appreciation	3

Program-Specific Requirements

General Core Elective

Occupational Courses (49 Credits)

COLL 1010	College & Career Success Skills	3
BUSN 1190	Digital Technologies in Business	2
BUSN 1240	Office Procedures	3
BUSN 1400	Word Processing	4
BUSN 1410	Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications	4
BUSN 1420	Database Applications	4
BUSN 1430	Desktop Publishing & Presentation Applications	4
BUSN 1440	Document Production	4
BUSN 2160	Electronic Mail Applications	2
BUSN 2190	Business Document Proofreading & Editing	3
BUSN 2210	Applied Office Procedures	3
MGMT 1100	Principles 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 1100	Financial Accounting I	4
BUSN 2200	Office Accounting	4

Guided Electives (6 Credits)

Program Costs

Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $6,400

Fees ($370 per semester): $1,850

Books/Supplies: $2,375

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)