General Catalog 2026-2027

Business Technology Diploma

BT12

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. Graduates of the program receive a Business Technology Diploma.

Diploma Requirements

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I

Language Arts/Communication

ENGL-1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

PSYC-1010Basic Psychology

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH-1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COMP-1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

ACCT-1100Financial Accounting I

4

BUSN-1450Computer Applications for the Business Professional

4

BUSN-2150Social Media and Electronic Communication

3

BUSN-1240Office Procedures

3

BUSN-1470Professional Communication Skills

3

BUSN-1460Keyboarding and Document Formatting

4

BUSN-2190Business Document Proofreading & Editing

3

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Guided Electives (2 Classes)

Suggested Guided Electives

Choose 2 Courses (6 Credit Hours)

ACCT-2145Personal Finance

3

BUSN-1250Records Management

3

BUSN-2130Expert Spreadsheet Analysis

3

BUSN-2140Expert Word Processing

3

BUSN-2235Business Administrative Assistant Internship

3

BUSN-2240Business Administrative Assistant Internship I

4

BUSN-2250Business Administrative Assistant Internship II

6

CIST-1510Web Development I

4

MKTG-1100Principles of Marketing

3

MKTG-1130Business Regulations and Compliance

3

MKTG-1190Integrated Marketing Communications

3

MKTG-2500Exploring Social Media

3

MGMT-1100Principles of Management

3

MGMT-1105Organizational Behavior

3

MGMT-1120Introduction to Business

3

MGMT-2115Human Resource Management

3

MGMT-2130Employee Training & Development

3

MGMT-2210Project Management

3

Total Credit Hours: 42