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Business Administrative Technology Diploma Program
The Business Administrative 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 that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the areas of business administration and business technology. Graduates of the program receive a Business Administrative Technology diploma with a specialty in either Business Administrative Assistant or Medical Administrative Assistant.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Business Administrative 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 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT SPECIALIZATION CURRICULUM
The standard curriculum for the Business Administrative Technology program is designed for the quarter system. Students may enter the Business Administrative Technology program quarterly. The program generally takes 4-5 quarters to complete. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 74 credit hours.
| CURRICULUM OUTLINE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | 18 | |
| COL 1000 | College Survival Strategies (Institutional Credit Only) | (3) |
| EMP 1000* | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development (OL) | 3 |
| ENG 1010* | Fundamentals of English I (OL) | 5 |
| ENG 1012* | Fundamentals of English II (OL) | 5 |
| MAT 1011* | Business Mathematics | 5 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 53 | |
| ACC 1101* | Principles of Accounting I | 6 |
| BUS 1130* | Document Processing (OL) | 6 |
| BUS 1240* | Office Procedures (OL) | 5 |
| BUS 1140* | Word Processing (OL) | 5 |
| BUS 2210* | Applied Office Procedures | 5 |
| BUS 1120* | Business Document Proofreading and Editing | 3 |
| BUS 1170* | Electronic Communication Applications | 5 |
| BUS 2120* | Spreadsheet Applications (OL) | 3 |
| BUS 2150* | Presentation Applications (OL) | 3 |
| XXX xxx* | Electives | 12 |
| 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.
Note--Upon entry into the program, if a student is unable to meet the speed requirement of 25 wpm for BUS 1130, BUS 1100 must be taken as a required elective.
PROGRAM COSTS
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)
Tuition/Fees: $3,000
Books/Supplies: $2,000