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, presentation, and database 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 qualification 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.
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: 5 Terms
Credit Hours: 60
Estimated Program Cost: $10,910
Required Courses
General Education Courses (15 Credits)
Area I – Language Arts/Communications (3 credits)
Area II – Social/Behavioral Science (3 Credits)
Select an Area II Social/Behavioral Sciences course:
General Education Courses - Associate Degree
| XXXX xxxx | Social-Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
Area III – Natural Science/Mathematics (3 credits)
| | Select one of the following Math Courses | |
| MATH 1101 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1103 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 |
Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts (3 credits)
Select an Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts course:
General Education Courses - Associate Degree
| XXXX xxxx | Humanities-Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
General Education Elective (3 credits)
Select a General Education Course that has not already been used to meet a requirement (3 credits)
General Education Courses - Associate Degree
| XXXX xxxx | General Education Elective | 3 |
Occupational Courses (39 Credits)
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| FYES 1001 | First Year Experience Seminar | 3 |
| BUSN 1240 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| BUSN 1450 | Computer Applications for the Business Professional | 4 |
| BUSN 1470 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| BUSN 1460 | Keyboarding and Document Formatting | 4 |
| BUSN 2150 | Social Media and Electronic Communication | 3 |
| BUSN 2190 | Business Document Proofreading and Editing | 3 |
| XXXX xxxx | Advisor Approved Guided Electives | 6 |
| | | |
| | Select one of the following courses | |
| MGMT 1120 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| | Or | |
| BUSN 1300 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| | | |
| | Select one of the Two Accounting Courses | 3 |
| BUSN 2200 | Office Accounting | 4 |
| | Or | |
| ACCT 1100 | Financial Accounting I | 4 |
Select on of the following: (9-12 Credits)
Office Management (12 Credits)
Human Resources (9 Credits)
Social Media (12 Credits)
Project Management (9 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 63
Program Outcomes
1. Graduates will be able to develop and deliver professional and oral and written communication using technology that are appropriate to the topic, audience, and situation.
2. Graduates will be able to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills by identifying, understanding, and applying basic theories, terminology, and practices to office operations.
3. Graduates will be able to use technology to input, manage, and interpret information and to solve business problems in a variety of situations.
4. Graduates will be able to demonstrate proficiency with evolving office and productivity software.
5. Graduates will be able to demonstrate understanding of the basic financial accounting concepts of the complete accounting cycle and the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a business.
6. Graduates will be able to understand the business operations including financial management, marketing, and enterprise management in a global economy.
7. Graduates will be able to demonstrate advanced skills within selected specialization (i.e., office management, customer service, human resources, social media, or project management).