Mission

The mission of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business & Technology is to provide quality instruction in the Program whereby students may earn an associate degree in Business Technology, transfer course credits to a four-year college, or achieve their goals in business and in computer skills and competencies needed to secure employment.

To maintain an environment that promotes equity and access to the courses offered in the BTEC curriculum
To integrate technology across the disciplines affording all students a variety of electronic learning opportunities
To offer courses in management, marketing, customer service, and other business areas
To prepare the student for management careers
To incorporate innovative teaching competencies and programs leading to the associate degree in Business Technology, certificate programs, and specialized career training
To offer courses transferable to four-year colleges and universities
To present opportunities for the BTEC students to participate in relevant student organizations, community events, and interaction with the business community
To participate with area businesses and industry to meet training needs

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science in Business & Technology combines English, math, social science, natural science, and humanities with business and computer courses to create a program designed to meet the increasing demand for entry-level business professionals. Further, a significant portion of the coursework is transferable for those students wishing to complete a bachelor’s degree.

Program Outcomes

Students will define the term Business and identify the components of the business environment
Students will identify the elements of the marketing mix and explain the marketing concept
Student will apply and explain the three-step writing process
Students will explain the basic accounting equation relative to assets, liabilities, and equity
Students will use mail merge to create form letters
Graduates transferring to four year colleges will be in good standing after their first semester

Degree Requirements

First Semester
ACSE 100 – Academic Seminar	1
ENGL 101– English Composition I	3
MATH 110 – College Algebra	3
Natural Science	3
Humanities	3
CINS 101 – Introduction to Computers	3
Semester Total	16

Second Semester
ENGL 102 – English Composition II (GER)	3
BUSN 101 – Introduction to Business	3
CINS 204 – Word Processing Applications	3
Social/Behavioral Science	3
MATH 210 – Introduction to Statistics	3
Semester Total	15

Third Semester
ACCT 201 – Financial Accounting	3
Business Law I	3
CINS 205 – Database Applications	3
BUSN 210 – Principles of Management	3
Core Elective	3
Semester Total	15

Fourth Semester
CINS 203 – Spreadsheet Applications	3
BUSN 201 – Principles of Marketing	3
BUSN 215 – Business Communication	3
Core Elective	3
Core Elective	3
Semester Total	15
TOTAL HOURS	61