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Business Office Technology Diploma Program
The Business Office Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in today's administrative and business fields. 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 use of the keyboard and applications software. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of business office technology. Graduates of the program receive a Business Office Technology diploma with a specialization in business office specialist or medical office specialist.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Business Office Technology program is designed to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as secretaries and administrative assistants.
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 ASSET 38 35 35 COMPASS 70 23 26 SAT 430 400 ACT 18 16 CPE 75 75 75
BUSINESS OFFICE SPECIALIZATION CURRICULUM
The standard curriculum for the Business Office Technology program is designed for the quarter sys-tem. Students may enter the Business Office Technology program during Fall and Spring quarters. The program generally takes 4-5 quarters to complete. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 71 credit hours.
| CURRICULUM OUTLINE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | 18 | |
| EMP 100* | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development (OL) | 3 |
| ENG 111* | Business English (OL) | 5 |
| ENG 112* | Business Communications (OL) | 5 |
| MAT 111* | Business Math | 5 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 50 | |
| ACC 101* | Principles of Accounting I | 6 |
| BUS 101* | Beginning Document Processing (OL) | 5 |
| BUS 102* | Int. Document Processing (OL) | 5 |
| BUS 103* | Adv. Document Processing (OL) | 5 |
| BUS 105* | Database Fundamentals (OL) | 3 |
| BUS 106* | Office Procedures (OL) | 5 |
| BUS 107* | Machine Transcription (OL) | 3 |
| BUS 108* | Word Processing (OL) | 7 |
| BUS 201* | Advanced Word Processing (OL) | 3 |
| BUS 202* | Spreadsheet Fundamentals (OL) | 3 |
| XXX xxx* | Electives | 5 |
| FUNDAMENTAL OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 3 | |
| SCT 100* | Introduction to Microcomputers (OL) | 3 |
* "C" or higher is required for designated courses.
(OL) designation indicates course is available online in selected quarters.
PROGRAM COSTS
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)
Tuition/Fees: $2,234
Books/Supplies: $1,200