Business Administrative Technology
Mission:
The mission of the Business Administrative Technology curriculum is to prepare students to enter office professions utilizing technology essential to business, applying knowledge and ethics in a diverse and changing global society, while using acquired skills in teamwork and leadership.
Description:
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, financial assistant, and payroll clerk.
Career Paths:
Employment opportunities include but are not limited to:
- small businesses
- professional offices
- nonprofit organizations
- large corporations and public/government agencies
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 the variety of computer skills, human relations skills, teamwork capabilities, and analytical thinking skills necessary to contribute to the effectiveness of their organization. Specialized skills in the legal, and accounting fields may also be necessary.
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.
Technical education courses include: Software programs, 10-key calculator/keypad, accounting, office technologies and procedures, technical writing, keyboarding, supervision, transcription, Microsoft Office certification, records control.
Students in Bussiness Administrative Technoology can earn a Nine-month Technical Certificate or two-year Associate Degree.
Cooperative education
Program Cost Sheet
On-line Program Cost Sheet
High School Cost Sheet
Program Supplies List
Book Information and Costs - Associates
Book Information and Costs - Certificate 2nd Semester
Book Information and Costs - Certificate 1st Semester
Book Information and Costs - Summer
Courses
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.
Associate of Applied Science Degree Program Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of various advanced business software.
- Apply proficiency in skills used in creating a variety of error-free documents.
- Analyze and solve business problems in a specialized field.
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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.
Technical Certificate Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency in business and publication software.
- Demonstrate proficiency in verbal and written business communications skills.
- Demonstrates proficiency of accuracy in editing when preparing documents.
- Apply accounting principles to a business environment.
- Demonstrate keyboard and calculator proficiency.
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Advisory Members
Betty White
Newman Regional Health
1201 W 12th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
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Karen Skillman
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2065 15th Rd, S.E.
Burlington, KS 66839
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Martha Leek, CPS
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1806 Maplecrest Dr.
Emporia, KS 66801
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Mickie Cleary-Bright
Krueger & Williams
501 Commercial Street
Emporia, KS 66801
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Student Organization:
Phi Beta Lambda
Imagine building a portfolio of documented accomplishment as a complement to your academic experience. During a job interview, you can demonstrate how you served in a leadership position for the largest collegiate business student organization in the world. At the same time, you will have entered one or more professional competitive events where you have finished as the very best in the nation. If you are interested in developing leadership, communication, and team skills, or simply looking for an organization to meet and network with others at the local, state, or national levels; PBL is the organization for you. Phi Beta Lambda is the student organization for the BAT program at Flint Hills Technical College.