The Business Administrative Technology diploma program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today’s technology driven workplaces. The Business Administrative Technology diploma 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 that encompasses office management and executive assistant qualification and technology innovations for the office. Also provided are opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of business administrative technology. Graduates of the program receive a Business Administrative Technology Diploma with a specialization in one of the following: Business Administrative Assistant or Medical Administrative Assistant.
Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is required for admission.
Age: 16 years or older
Placement: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores. Provisional Admission accepted.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | |
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Business Communications Essentials: A Skills Approach to English, ISBN 978-0-13-253971-5, $156.47
2570 | 3 |
MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems.Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Applied Basic Mathematics, ISBN 0-321691822, $202.24
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2635 | 3 |
EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today*s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Your Career: How to Make it Happen, ISBN 978-11-111-572-31-0, $95.54
2560 | 2 |
| OR | |
PSYC 1010 Basic Psychology Presents basic concepts within the field of psychology and their application to everyday human behavior, thinking, and emotion. Emphasis is placed on students understanding basic psychological principles and their application within the context of family, work and social interactions. Topics include an overview of psychology as a science, the nervous and sensory systems, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychological disorders and their treatment, stress and health, and social relations.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Intro to Psychology, ISBN 978-0-495-81281-4, $202.64
2707 | 3 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computer Literacy Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Guidelines for Microsoft Office, ISBN 978-0763867485, $128.72
2403 | 3 |
BUSN 1400 Word Processing Applications PREREQUISITE: BUSN 1100 OR THE ABILITY TO KEY 25 GWAM (gross words a minute)ON 3-MINUTE TIMINGS WITH NO MORE THAN 3 ERRORS. This course covers the knowledge and skills required to use word processing software through course demonstrations, laboratory exercises and projects. Minimal document keying will be necessary as students will work with existing documents to learn the functions and features of the word processing application. Topics and assignments will include: word processing concepts, customizing documents, formatting content, working with visual content, organizing content, reviewing documents, sharing and securing content.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Word 2016 Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques, ISBN 978-1305881525, $155.25
2348 | 4 |
BUSN 1440 Document Production Reinforces the touch system of keyboarding placing emphasis on correct techniques with adequate speed and accuracy and producing properly formatted business documents. Topics include: reinforcing correct keyboarding technique, building speed and accuracy, formatting business documents, language arts, proofreading, and work area management.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Keyboarding and Word Processing, ISBN 978-0763874254, $165.75
2352 | 4 |
BUSN 2190 Busn Doc Proofreading & Editing Emphasizes proper proofreading and editing for business documents.Topics include: applying proofreading techniques and proofreaders marks with business documents; proper content, clarity, and conciseness in business documents; and business document formatting.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Proofreading & Editing Precision, ISBN 978-0538450775, $73.95
- Workbook, $73.95
2354 | 3 |
ACCT 1100 Financial Accounting I Introduces the basic financial accounting concepts of the complete accounting cycle and provides the student with the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a sole proprietorship. Topics include: accounting vocabulary and concepts, the accounting cycle for a personal service business, the accounting cycle for a merchandising business, inventory, cash control and receivables. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.
Required textbooks and materials:
- College Accounting textbook, ISBN 978-0-76383-496-8, $126.95
- College Accounting working papers, ISBN 978-0-76383-491-3, $54
2219 | 4 |
| OR | |
BUSN 2200 Office Accounting Introduces fundamental concepts of the accounting cycle for a sole proprietor service business. Topics include: accounting equation, analyzing business transactions, journalizing and posting transactions, accounts receivable and accounts payable subsidiary ledgers, financial statements, cash control, and payroll concepts.
Required textbooks and materials:
- College Accounting, ISBN 978-0763834951, $124.26/li>
- Workbook, ISBN 978-0763834913, $54
2355 | 4 |
| Select one of the following specializations: | |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | |
BUSN 1190 Digital Technologies in Bus Provides an overview of digital technology used for conducting business.Students will learn the application of business activities using various digital platforms.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Our Digital World, ISBN 978-0763868314, $82.75
2343 | 2 |
BUSN 1240 Office Procedures Emphasizes essential skills required for the business office.
Required textbooks and materials:
- The Administrative Professional, ISBN 978-1305581166, $144
2346 | 3 |
BUSN 1410 Spreadsheet Concepts and Appli This course covers the knowledge and skills required to use spreadsheet software through course demonstrations, laboratory exercises and projects. Topics and assignments will include: spreadsheet concepts, creating and manipulating data, formatting data and content, creating and modifying formulas, presenting data visually and, collaborating and securing data.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Excel 2016 Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques, ISBN 978-1305881488, $155.25
2349 | 4 |
BUSN 1430 Desktop Publ & Presentation Appl This course covers the knowledge and skills required to use desktop publishing (DTP) software and presentation software to create business publications and presentations. Course work will include course demonstrations, laboratory exercises and projects.Topics include: desktop publishing concepts, basic graphic design, publication layout, presentation design, and practical applications.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Advanced Word 2016 Desktop Publishing, ISBN 978-0763874254, $85.45
2351 | 4 |
BUSN 2160 Electronic Mail Applications This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of communicating with others inside and outside the organization via a personal information management program. Emphasizes the concepts necessary for individuals and workgroups to organize, find, view, and share information via electronic communication channels. Topics include:Internal and External Communication, Message Management, Calendar Management, Navigation, Contact and Task Management, and Security and Privacy.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Microsoft Outlook 2016, ISBN 978-0763872496, $72.75
2353 | 2 |
BUSN 2210 Applied Office Procedures This course focuses on applying knowledge and skills learned in prior courses taken in the program. Topics include: communications skills, telecommunications skills, records management skills, office equipment/supplies, and integrated programs/applications. Serves as a capstone course.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Microsoft Office 2016 Projects, ISBN 978-1305878686, $42.50
2356 | 3 |
| XXXX xxxx Guided Elective 16427 | 6 |
| MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | |
MAST 1120 Human Diseases Provides fundamental information concerning common diseases and disorders of each body system.For each system, the disease or disorder is highlighted including: description, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, management, prognosis, and prevention. Topics include: introduction to disease and diseases of body systems.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, 6th ed., ISBN 978-0-0323-22836-7, $90.95
- Essential of Human Diseases and Conditions Workbook, 7th ed., ISBN 978-0-0323-0182, $45.95
2625 | 3 |
BUSN 2340 Healthcare Administrative Procedures Emphasizes essential skills required for the medical office. Introduces the knowledge and skills of procedures for billing purposes.Introduces the basic concept of medical administrative assisting and its relationship to the other health fields.Emphasizes medical ethics, legal aspects of medicine, and the medical administrative assistant*s role as an agent of the physician.Provides the student with knowledge and the essentials of professional behavior.
Topics include: introduction to medical administrative assisting, medical law, ethics, patient relations/human relations, physician-patient-assistant relationship, medical office in litigation, medical records management, scheduling appointments, pegboard or computerized accounting, health insurance, transcription of medical documents, and billing/collection.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor./li>
2361 | 4 |
BUSN 2370 Med Off Billing/Coding/Insur Provides an introduction to medical coding skills and applications of international coding standards for billing of health care services.Provides the knowledge and skills to apply coding of diagnostic statements and procedures for billing purposes.Provides an introduction to medical coding as it relates to health insurance.Topics include: International classification of diseases, code book formats; coding techniques; formats of the ICD and CPT manuals; health insurance; billing, reimbursement, and collections; and managed care.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor.
2362 | 3 |
ALHS 1011 Structure & Function of the Human Body Focuses on basic normal structure and function of the human body. Topics include general plan and function of the human body, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous and sensory systems, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Essentials of Medical Anatomy and Physiology, 7th ed., ISBN 978-0-8036-3957-7, $60.95
- Workbook to Accompany Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 7th ed., ISBN 978-0-8036-3958-4, $45.00
4310 | 5 |
ALHS 1090 Med Term/Allied Health Sciences Introduces the elements of medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on building familiarity with medical words through knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Topics include: origins (roots, prefixes, and suffixes), word building, abbreviations and symbols, and terminology related to the human anatomy.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Medical Terminology: A Systems Approach, ISBN 978-0-8036-3575-3, $86.95
2267 | 2 |
| XXXX xxxx Guided Electives 10282 | 9 |
| *50 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation | |
