Business Office Technology Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement
This degree program prepares students for employment in today’s business offices which are technology intensive. The curriculum is also appropriate for those wishing to update current skills. Emphasis is on the computerized office and development into supervisory positions.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Explain the basic language and concepts within the field of business office technology.
- Use computer input devices (e.g., keyboard and mouse) to properly and efficiently create and edit documents in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and electronic communications such as email.
Career Opportunities
Account Clerk
Administrative Assistant
Bank Teller
Billing Clerk
Bookkeeper
Brokerage Clerk
Computer Operator
Court Clerk
Customer Service Representative
Executive Assistant
Executive Secretary
File Clerk
General Office Clerk
Hotel/Motel Desk Clerk
Information Clerk
Insurance Clerk
Legal Secretary
Loan/Credit Clerk
Medical Secretary
Office Manager
Personnel Clerk
Real Estate Clerk
Secretary
Word Processing Specialist
Associate in Science Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BOT-100 | Basic Keyboarding | 1 |
| BOT-101A & BOT-101B | Keyboarding/Document Processing I and Keyboarding/Document Processing II | 3 |
| BOT-102A & BOT-102B | Intermediate Keyboarding/Document Processing I and Intermediate Keyboarding/Document Processing II | 3 |
| BOT-107 | Office Systems and Procedures | 2 |
| BOT-120 | Comprehensive Word, Level I | 1 |
| BOT-121 | Comprehensive Word, Level II | 1 |
| BOT-122 | Comprehensive Word, Level III | 1 |
| BOT-174 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 |
| BUS-128 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Select at least six units from the following | 6 | |
| Windows for the Information Worker | ||
| Comprehensive Excel, Level I | ||
| Comprehensive Excel, Level II | ||
| Comprehensive Excel, Level III | ||
| Office Work Experience | ||
| Office Work Experience | ||
| Office Work Experience | ||
| Elementary Accounting | ||
or BUS-120 | Financial Accounting | |
| Principles of Management | ||
| Computerized Accounting Applications | ||
| Total Units | 24 | |
Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of Achievement
Students who complete only the major requirements above qualify for a Certificate in Business Office Technology. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.