2019-2020 College Catalog

Business Technology Diploma

Program Description (Major Code: BA22)

This program provides the necessary knowledge and skills to compete in today's business environment. The program is designed to provide extensive "hands-on" training with today's most popular software programs included in Microsoft Office programs. Basic office administration skills are also incorporated into the program including business communication, general office, customer service, office management, and executive assistant qualifications and technology innovations for the office. Also provided are opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of business 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 (8 Credits)

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Select one of the following

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

2

Select one of the following

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

MATH 1011Business Math

3

Occupational Courses (35 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 1430Desktop Publ&Presentation Appl

4

BUSN 1440Document Production

4

BUSN 2160Electronic Mail Applications

2

BUSN 2190BusnDoc Proofreading&Editing

3

BUSN 2210Applied Office Procedures

3

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

ACCT 1001

4

BUSN 2300Medical Terminology

2

Guided Electives (6 Credits)

XXXX xxxx Advisor Approved Guided Electives

6

Total Credit Hours: 53

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 4 Credits

Estimated Program Cost: $9,293