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Business Administrative Technology Degree
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Contact Information
LeAnne Lovering
706-771-4054
Augusta campus - Building 1400

Basak Williford
706-595-0166 ext. 12
Thomson campus

Entrance Dates: Fall and Spring
Length of Program: Six Quarters
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 95

Program Description

The Business Administrative Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today’s technology-driven workplaces.  The Business Administrative 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 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 Administrative Technology Associate of Applied Science degree. 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 office support personnel.

Curriculum Outline Credits
General Core Courses 25
ENG 1101 Composition and Rhetoric 5

MAT

 1111 College Algebra (or)
MAT 1101 Mathematical Modeling 5
ENG 1102 Literature and Composition (or)
HUM 1101 Introduction to Humanities (or)
ART 1101 Art Appreciation (or)
MUS 1101 Music Appreciation 5
SPC 1101 Public Speaking 5
PSY 1101 Introduction to Psychology 5
Occupational Courses 58
ACC 101 Principles of Accounting I 6
ACC 102 Principles of Accounting II 6
BUS 1130 Document Processing 6
BUS 105 Database Applications 3
BUS 106 Office Procedures 5
BUS 108 Word Processing 5
BUS 109 Applied Office Procedures 5
BUS 148 Business Document Proofreading and Editing 3
BUS 160 Electronic Communications Applications 5
BUS 201 Advanced Word Processing 5
BUS 202 Spreadsheet Applications 3
BUS 261 Presentation Applications 3
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
Electives 12+
(A minimum of 12 credit hours from the following list is required.)
BUS 100 Introduction to Keyboarding 3
BUS 120 Speed and Accuracy Keying 2
BUS 161 Desktop Publishing 3
BUS 203 Office Management 5
BUS 204 Business Administrative Assistant Internship I 6
BUS 224 Business Administrative Assistant Internship II 12
BUS 260 Advanced Spreadsheet Applications 3
BUS 262 Web Page Design 3
BUS 263 Electronic Mail Applications 3
CIS 2201 HTML Fundamentals 3
MKT 100 Introduction to Marketing 5
MKT 101 Principles of Management 5
MKT 103 Business Law 5
MSD 100 Management Principles 5
MSD 104 Human Resource Management 5
MSD 113 Business Ethics 5
MSD 206 Project Management 5
MDS 210 Team Project 5

NOTE:  Upon entry into this degree program, if student is unable to key at a rate of 25 wpm or higher, BUS100 must be taken as a first-quarter elective.