Overview
Offered at the Augusta and Thomson campuses
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall (Day) and Spring (Online) |
| Length of Program: |
Five Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
64 |
Program Description: 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 terminology that encompasses office management and executive assistant qualification 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. A high school diploma or GED is required for admission to this program.
Employment Opportunities: Graduates of this program find employment as administrative and executive office professionals in government, business, medical, legal, educational, and technical areas. With the ongoing expansion of business in the CSRA, there is a continual need for highly skilled administrative professionals and executive support personnel.
Guided Pathway
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
Upon entry into the program, if student is unable to key at a rate of 25 wpm or higher using the touch-system of typing, BUSN 1100 must be taken as the first-semester Guided Elective.
Augusta Day Program, Fall Entrance
PROGRAM NAME: Business Technology
AWARD: Associate of Applied Science Degree
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
*Please refer to the curriculum outline tab for guided elective options.
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
| BUSN 1190 | DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN BUSINESS | 2 |
| BUSN 1410 | SPREADSHEET CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS | 4 |
| BUSN 1430 | DESKTOP PUBLISHING AND PRESENTATION APPLICATIONS | 4 |
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| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS AREA IV* | 3 |
Year 2 Fall Semester
| BUSN 2200 | OFFICE ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| OR | |
| ACCT 1100 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I | 4 |
| | |
| BUSN 2160 | ELECTRONIC MAIL APPLICATIONS | 2 |
| BUSN 2210 | APPLIED OFFICE PROCEDURES | 3 |
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| SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE AREA II* | 3 |
Year 2 Spring Semester
| BUSN 1420 | DATABASE APPLICATIONS | 4 |
| MGMT 1100 | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT | 3 |
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| GUIDED ELECTIVE** | 3 |
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| GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE* | 3 |
Augusta, Thomson, Grovetown, and Waynesboro, Spring Entrance
PROGRAM NAME: Business Technology
AWARD: Associate of Applied Science Degree
CAMPUS: Augusta ONLINE Program
Year 1 Spring Semester
*Please refer to the curriculum outline tab for guided elective options.
Year 1 Summer Semester
| BUSN 1240 | OFFICE PROCEDURES | 3 |
| BUSN 1400 | WORD PROCESSING APPLICATIONS | 4 |
| BUSN 1440 | DOCUMENT PRODUCTION | 4 |
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| SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE AREA II* | 3 |
Year 1 Fall Semester
| BUSN 1190 | DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN BUSINESS | 2 |
| BUSN 1410 | SPREADSHEET CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS | 4 |
| BUSN 1430 | DESKTOP PUBLISHING AND PRESENTATION APPLICATIONS | 4 |
| BUSN 2190 | BUSINESS DOCUMENT PROOFREADING AND EDITING | 3 |
Year 2 Spring Semester
| BUSN 2160 | ELECTRONIC MAIL APPLICATIONS | 2 |
| | |
| BUSN 2200 | OFFICE ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| OR | |
| ACCT 1100 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I | 4 |
| | |
| BUSN 2210 | APPLIED OFFICE PROCEDURES | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE AREA II* | 3 |
Year 2 Summer Semester
| BUSN 1420 | DATABASE APPLICATIONS | 4 |
| MGMT 1100 | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| GUIDED ELECTIVE** | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE* | 3 |