Program Description
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, and presentation 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 technology that encompasses office management and executive assistant qualification 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. Graduates of the program receive a Business Technology Diploma with a specialization in one of the following: Business Administrative Assistant or Medical Administrative Assistant.
Career Information
Occupation
Office Clerks, General
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 13.3% nationally and 14% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $35,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Erskine Hawkins, Jr.
Chair, Accounting and Business Administrative Technology
404-225-4553
ehawkins@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 4 Terms
Credit Hours: 53
Estimated Program Cost: $9,293
Required Courses
General Education Courses - (8 Credits)
English Requirement - (3 Credits)
| | Select one of the following English courses | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| | Or | |
| ENGL 1005 | Applied Technical Communication | 3 |
Math Requirement - (3 Credits)
| | Select one of the following Math Courses | |
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1005 | Applied Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1011 | Business Math | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science Requirement - (2 Credits)
| | Select one of the following Social-Behavioral Science Courses | |
| EMPL 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development | 2 |
| | Or | |
| PSYC 1010 | Basic Psychology | 3 |
Occupational Courses (35 Credits)
Accounting Elective Option - Select one of the following (4 Credits)
Guided Electives (6 Credits)
| XXXX xxxx | Advisor Approved Guided Electives | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 53
Program Outcomes
1. Graduates will be able to organize work station and maintain files and equipment.
2. Graduates will be able to set up and maintain records and documentation.
3. Graduates will be able to produce documents in Word, Spreadsheet and PowerPoint (or other similar application).
4. Graduates will be able to communicate effectively using Electronic mail.
5. Graduates will be able to organize meetings—the attendees, location, and equipment.
6. Graduates will be able to inventory and maintain office supplies and equipment.
7. Graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the accounting cycle and financial statements.
8. Graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of medical terminology.
9. Graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of medical office filing, coding, billing and insurance.