Business Technology
Business Technology
Gain the technical, communication, and professional skills employers are looking for.
The nine-month Business Technology program provides hands-on training with current
computer applications and modern office equipment. Students develop practical skills
in document creation, data management, presentations, and workplace communication—skills
they can use immediately on the job.
Graduates are prepared for careers in a variety of business settings, including corporate,
medical, and legal offices. Students may also work toward Microsoft Office Specialist
certifications in Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word, with opportunities to pursue
Microsoft Master certifications to further enhance employability.
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Business Technology Courses (34 Credits Total):
*This course is recognized by the Kansas Board of Regents as Common or Support course within the program.
3 Credit Hours
This course provides for an understanding of the concepts, terminology, skills, and procedures needed for employment in an office. This course covers such topics as basic filing, office design, computer and office technology, business writing, and presentations.
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to give students simulated practice with real world application of various office skills. The course is designed to give the student a working knowledge of the administrative assistant’s duties and responsibilities. The students follow a self-directed, individualized set of instructions.
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to assist students in identifying and correcting errors in abbreviations, formats, grammar, punctuation, word division, capitalization, and number expression. The course also covers reviewing and applying the rules of written language to business documents, such as letters, memos, reports, resumes, agendas, and itineraries.
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to examine and apply the skills, tools, and information necessary to perform basic software applications used with microcomputers. Instruction will include Microsoft Word, Outlook, Power Point, and desktop publishing.
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to reinforce an understanding of business math/finance that provides the necessary foundation for students interested in business careers. Business math/finance concepts included are: fractions, percentages, bank services, payroll, taxes, insurance, purchasing merchandise, markup and markdown, interest, consumer credit and mortgages, metrics and currency, invoicing, depreciation, amortization and present value/future value. Students will develop a working knowledge of the 10-key desk calculator using the touch system to solve mathematical problems related to business situations.
2 Credit Hours
This course aims to develop a foundation base of the concepts and solutions a student would need for successful project management. Focus areas for this course combine project management with technology skills to complete realistic assignments. Involving tasks that support the planning, scheduling, time management, decision making, communication, teamwork and performance activities for successful project completion.
3 Credit Hours
This course offers an overview of the role that media play in modern society, with emphasis on the ethics, technology, social obligations, and technical skills needed by modern communicators. Course work will include digital photography, electronic publishing, and current office technology. As new technology emerges, it will be incorporated into this course.
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ADM 116
This course is a continuation for ADM116. This course is designed to give students simulated practice with real world application of various office skills. The course is designed to give the student a working knowledge of the administrative assistant’s duties and responsibilities. The students follow a self-directed, individualized set of instructions.
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ADM 115
This course provides additional information on mail and shipping services, career development, effective leadership skills, stress and time management, telephone and teleconference techniques, and travel arrangements.
3 Credit Hours
This course offers advanced instruction in the use of database and spreadsheet software programs. This course provides students with in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access. Students will create and manage databases and spreadsheets along with exploring the internet as a valuable tool in today’s business.
3 Credit Hours
This course gives students a broad overview of business operations and the basic skills needed to keep better financial records. Simulations provide the student the opportunity to combine individual tasks in a hands-on activity.
3 Credit Hours
This course aims to develop a foundation base of the concepts and solutions a student would need for successful project management. Focus areas for this course combine project management with technology skills to complete realistic assignments. Involving tasks that support the planning, scheduling, time management, decision making, communication, teamwork and performance activities for successful project completion.