2019-2020 College Catalog

Business Technology AAS

Program Description (Major Code: BA23)

Using state-of-the-art computers and various software applications, this program provides students with the opportunity to acquire the skills and competencies 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. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of administrative technology.

Admissions Requirements

  • Must be 16 years of age
  • Completion of high school or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
  • Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
  • Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services

Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

Course Outline

Curriculum

General Education Courses (15 Credits)

Area I – Language Arts/Communications

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

Area II – Social/Behavioral Science

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

Area III – Natural Science/Mathematics – Select one of the following

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

MATH 1100Quantitative Skills&Reasoning

3

Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts – Select one of the following

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

General Education Elective – Select one of the following

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

SPCH 1101Public Speaking

3

Occupational Courses (42 Credits)

FYES 1001First Year Experience Seminar

3

COMP 1000Intro to Computers

3

BUSN 1190Digital Technologies in Busn

2

BUSN 1240Office Procedures

3

BUSN 1400Word Processing

4

BUSN 1410Spreadsheet Concepts and Appli

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

Accounting Elective Option – Select one of the following (4 Credits)

ACCT 1100Financial Accounting I

4

BUSN 2200Office Accounting

4

Guided Electives (6 Credits)

XXXX xxxx Advisor Approved Guided Electives

6

Total Credit Hours: 67

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 5 Credits

Estimated Program Cost: $11,526