Flint Hills - Business Administrative Technology

Business Administrative Technology

Mission:

Students completing courses in the Business Administrative Technology curriculum will participate in office activities, use technology essential to business, and apply this knowledge in a diverse and changing global society.

Career Paths:

Graduates from the Business Administrative Technology program are employed in a variety of organizations, including:

Financial Institutions
Insurance Industry
Investment Firms
Real Estate Industry
Communication Services Schools
Wholesale & Retail Trades
Legal & Medical Offices
Manufacturing Industry Offices
Construction Offices
Transportation Industry
Small Businesses
Professional Offices
Nonprofit Organizations
Large Corporations
Public/Government Agencies and Institutions

The Industry:

Every office or business needs office personnel who are skilled or specialized in their type of operation. From a one-person office to large organizations, there is need for individuals with a variety of computer skills, human relations skills, teamwork capabilities, and analytical thinking skills who can contribute to the effectiveness of their organization. Specialized skills in legal, medical, accounting may also be necessary.

Today's titles of office workers include administrative assistant, administrative office manager, administrative information specialist, administrative receptionist, desktop publishing/graphics specialist, executive assistant, office specialist, and office professional. Some specialized titles include legal assistant, medical assistant, medical transcriptionist, financial assistant, and payroll clerk.

Normally, all work is done indoors and includes a lot of sitting. Some positions are mostly computer-related, some are customer-related, some involve teamwork, and all require a maximum degree of efficiency and accuracy.

The Program:

Prerequisites

Must be at least 16 years old.
Must have graduated from high school, have received a GED diploma, or be concurrently enrolled in high school as a senior.
Must demonstrate and apply proper keyboarding technique with at least 30-wpm speed.
Must be able to attend class all day Monday through Friday.

Online Prerequisites

Must have access to a computer with Windows XP or higher.
Must have an Internet connection.
Must have an e-mail account.
Must have a printer.
Must basic computer literacy.
Must have Microsoft Office 2007 (Standard or Professional)

Instruction

Classes consist of lecture, guided practices, demonstrations, small group discussions, classroom presentations, Internet research, e-mail, and computer applications. This program includes hands-on training along with work experience.

Nine-month Technical Certificate program or two-year Associate Degree program
Classes are held Monday through Friday
Cooperative education

Program Cost Sheet
Program Supplies List

Courses

Internship III	Legal Assisting/Paralegal
Legal Terminology	Administrative Assistant
Power Point	Keyboarding
Access Advanced Applications for MCAS Certification	PowerPoint Advanced Applications for MCAS Certification
Database Management	Business Communications
Office Management I	Spreadsheet Management
Office Management II	Internship I
Supervision of the Office	Specialized Cooperative Education I
Business English	Word Processing (ONLINE, EVENING, CLASSROOM)
Accounting	Customer Service
Advanced Applications for MCAS Certification	Computerized Accounting
Word Advanced Applications for MCAS Certification	Excel Advanced Applications for MCAS Certification
Accounting II	Professional Development
Outlook	Dreamweaver
Office Publications

1-year Technical Certificate

The Business Administrative Technology certificate program, which contains technical courses, is two semesters in length. A program advisory committee, composed of practitioners, annually updates employer expectations, and career opportunities. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to perform numerous office activities (accounting, filing, transcription) and use the latest technology (computers software, internet). For graduates wanting to continue their education, certificate courses are transferable to the Business Administrative Technology AAS degree program.

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2-Year Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in Business Administrative Technology, is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses. After completing the certificate program, students have an opportunity to specialize in their area of interest: legal assisting or accounting. These specialized areas, with the provision of in-depth studies, also represent employment opportunities for graduates.

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Advisory Members

Betty White Newman Regional Health 1201 W 12th Ave Emporia, KS 66801	Karen Skillman - 2065 15th Rd, S.E. Burlington, KS 66839	Martha Leek, CPS - 1806 Maplecrest Dr. Emporia, KS 66801
Mickie Cleary-Bright Krueger & Williams 501 Commercial Street Emporia, KS 66801

Instructor(s):

Julie Cooper, A.A.S.; Don Eusey, B.S.

Student Organization:

Business Professionals of America (BPA) is an organization which prepares business students to succeed in the business workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic and technological skills. Involvement as an active BPA member will be one of the most rewarding aspects of your training as a student. Through this involvement, lasting relationships will be developed with the community business circles and members will be given exposure to potential new employers. Opportunities for having fun, visiting new and exciting places, experiencing new activities, and growing both personally and professionally is what BPA is all about.