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Business Technology (Certificate)
31-33 credit hours.
The Certificate in Business Technology prepares students to specialize in jobs requiring the use of computers and other business technologies including, but not limited to, the following: receptionist, office clerk, office manager and administrative assistant. The student receives extensive hands-on experience in application packages. The courses included in completion of the certificate are accepted toward the completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Technology.
Required Core:
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 120 | Small Business Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 130 | Computerized Accounting Applications | 3 |
| ACSM 101 or ACSM 102 and ACSM 103 |
Introduction to Computers or Introduction to Computer Concepts and Introduction to Computer Skills |
3 or 1.5 and 1.5 |
| ACSM 120 | Microcomputers in Office Management | 3 |
| ACSM 125 | Presentation Graphics - MS PowerPoint | 1 |
| ACSM 135 | Spreadsheets - Excel for Windows | 3 |
| ACSM 155 | Word Processing - MS Word | 3 |
| ACSM 167 | Document Design and Layout | 3 |
| BUSN 110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSN 115 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUSN 145 | Workforce Preparation | 1 |
| BUSN 150 | Customer Relations | 1 |
| BUSN 299 | Internship in Business & ACSM | 1-3 |
| OTEC 101 | Keyboarding | 1 |
| OTEC 102 | Document Formatting | 1 |
| OTEC 104 | Office Simulation | 1 |
Gainful Employment Information
By completing this certificate you may apply for employment as a data entry keyer (SOC code 43-9021.00). The total program cost for completing this certificate is $4454 for tuition and fees and $1076 for books and supplies.
For privacy concerns, completions are not reported for programs with fewer than 10 completers in a given award year. Normal time graduation rates (as determined by institution) are not reported (for privacy concerns) for programs with fewer than 10 completers in a given award year. Job placement rates are only reported for those programs that are required to disclose them for accreditation purposes. As a program with fewer than 10 completers in a given year the average loan debt incurred by completers of this program is not reported.
Information contained on this Web site is subject to change. Please check with an academic advisor for current course offerings and program requirements. Current students with continual enrollment may graduate under the current program requirements or any program requirements in effect since first enrollment. Students who intend to graduate must meet with an Academic Advisor to complete an "Application to Graduate" form a full semester prior to graduation. This will help ensure that a student meets all graduation requirements. Remember to always check with the school you are interested in attending for specific requirements.
