Business Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Program Purpose : The Business Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today’s technology-driven workplaces. The Business Technology 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 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.

Degree Requirements

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

Required minimum: 15 Semester Credit Hours

General Education Core Area I:Language Arts/Communication - 3 Credit Hours

Successful completion of ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric is required

 

Other Area I courses include:

ENGL 1102	Literature and Composition	3
SPCH 1101	Public Speaking	3
SPAN 1101	Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture I	3
SPAN 1102	Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture II	3
COMM 1100	Human Communication	3

General Education Core Area II: Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours

(Choose One of the Following)

ECON 1101	Principles of Economics	3
ECON 2105	Macroeconomics	3
ECON 2106	Microeconomics	3
HIST 1111	World History I	3
HIST 1112	World History II	3
HIST 2111	U.S. History I	3
HIST 2112	U.S. History II	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
POLS 2401	Global Issues	3
PSYC 1101	Introductory Psychology	3
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOCI 2600	Introduction to Social Problems	3

General Education Core Area III: Natural Sciences/Mathematics - 3 Credit Hours

(Choose One of the Following)

MATH 1101	Mathematical Modeling	3
MATH 1103	Quantitative Skills and Reasoning	3
MATH 1111	College Algebra	3

General Education Core Area IV: Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 Credit Hours

(Choose One of the Following)

ARTS 1101	Art Appreciation	3
ENGL 2110	World Literature	3
ENGL 2130	American Literature	3
ENGL 2310	English Literature from the Beginnings to 1700	3
HUMN 1101	Introduction to Humanities	3
MUSC 1101	Music Appreciation	3
THEA 1101	Theater Appreciation	3

General Education Core Additional Requirements – 3 Credit Hours

To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in General Core courses an additional 3 semester credit hours must be selected from a course in Area I, Area II, Area III, or Area IV. Science courses in BIOL, CHEM, and PHYS may also satisfy this requirement.

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000	Introduction to Computer Literacy	3
ACCT 1100	Financial Accounting I	4
ACCT 1120	Spreadsheet Applications	4
BUSN 1190	Digital Technologies in Business	2
BUSN 1240	Office Procedures	3
BUSN 1400	Word Processing Applications	4
BUSN 1420	Database Applications	4
BUSN 1430	Desktop Publishing and Presentation Applications	4
BUSN 1440	Document Production	4
BUSN 2160	Electronic Mail Applications	2
BUSN 2190	Business Document Proofreading & Editing	3
BUSN 2210	Applied Office Procedures	3
MGMT 1100	Principles of Management	3

Suggested Guided Electives

Choose 2 Courses (6 Credit Hours)

ACCT 1115	Computerized Accounting	3
ACCT 2145	Personal Finance	3
BUSN 1100	Introduction to Keyboarding	3
BUSN 1250	Records Management	3
BUSN 2230	Office Management	3
MKTG 1100	Principles of Marketing	3

Total Credit Hours: 64