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Business Technology, Diploma (BA22) Diploma
The Business Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today's technology-driven workplaces. The 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, and presentation 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 that encompasses office management and executive assistant qualification and technology innovations for the office. Also provided are opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of business administrative technology. Graduates of the program receive a Business Technology Diploma with a specialization in one of the following: Business Administrative Assistant or Medical Administrative Assistant.
This program qualifies for the HOPE Career Grant.
Program Outcomes: This program covers essential office administration skills. Students learn workstation organization, file maintenance, document production, effective email communication, meeting organization, inventory management, basic accounting concepts, medical terminology, and medical office procedures. Through hands-on training, students are prepared for administrative roles in various industries.
Careers: Careers: Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Office Manager, First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Length of Program: 4 Terms
Admission Requirements:
Program Requirements:
- Some assignments may require students to attend face-to-face sessions.
General Core Courses | 8 |
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Math Course | 3 |
MATH 1011Business Mathematics
Emphasizes mathematical concepts found in business situations. Topics include basic mathematical skills, mathematical skills in business related problem solving, mathematical information for documents, graphs, and mathematical problems. |
3 |
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics
Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, geometric concepts, technical applications, and basic statistics. |
3 |
MATH 1005Applied Technical Mathematics
This course focuses on the mathematics needed by technical or trade programs. Emphasis is placed on the application of mathematical skills used in solving occupational and technical problems. Topics include basic mathematical skills, measurements and conversions, consumer applications, geometric concepts, technical applications, linear equations, and sinusoidal waves. This course is not regularly offered at Wiregrass but may be awarded through transfer credit. |
3 |
English Course | 3 |
ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I
Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills. Approved Course Substitution: ENGL 1101 |
3 |
ENGL 1005Applied Technical Communication
This course emphasizes the practical knowledge of professional writing. Topics include appropriate professional writing techniques and formats; appropriate methods of communicating with internal and external customers, clients, colleagues, and supervisors in writing, in person, and electronically; and verbal and nonverbal communication. This course is not regularly offered at Wiregrass but may be awarded through transfer credit. |
3 |
Social Science Course | 2 |
EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development
Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills. |
2 |
PSYC 1010Basic Psychology
Presents basic concepts within the field of psychology and their application to everyday human behavior, thinking, and emotion. Emphasis is placed on students understanding basic psychological principles and their application within the context of family, work and social interactions. Topics include an overview of psychology as a science, the nervous and sensory systems, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychological disorders and their treatment, stress and health, and social psychology. |
3 |
Occupational Courses | 18 |
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COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy
This course introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include introductions to computer and digital terminology and usage, operating systems, Internet and digital communication, word processing applications, spreadsheet applications, database applications, and presentation applications. Please note that this course may not transfer to a 4-year institution. Students should check with their transferring institution for transferability of courses. COMP 2000 may be taken in place of COMP 1000 if it is required by a transferring institution. |
3 |
BUSN 1400Word Processing Applications
Pre-requisite(s): COMP 1000 This course covers the knowledge and skills required to use word processing software through course demonstrations, laboratory exercises and projects. Minimal document keying will be necessary as students will work with existing documents to learn the functions and features of the word processing application. Topics and assignments will include: word processing concepts, customizing documents, formatting content, working with visual content, organizing content, reviewing documents, sharing and securing content. |
4 |
BUSN 2190Business Document Proofreading and Editing
Pre-requisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1005 Co-requisite(s): BUSN 1440 Emphasizes proper proofreading and editing for business documents. Topics include: applying proofreading techniques and proofreaders marks with business documents; proper content, clarity, and conciseness in business documents; and business document formatting. |
3 |
and choose ONE of the following | 4 |
BUSN 1440Document Production
Pre-requisite(s): BUSN 1100 or ability to key 25 gross words a minute on 3-minute timings with no more than 3 errors [AND] COMP 1000 Reinforces the touch system of keyboarding placing emphasis on correct techniques with adequate speed and accuracy and producing properly formatted business documents. Topics include: reinforcing correct keyboarding technique, building speed and accuracy, formatting business documents, language arts, proofreading, and work area management. |
4 |
BUSN 1460Keyboarding and Document Formatting
pre-requisite(s): COMP 1000 This course introduces and reinforces the touch system of keyboarding; placing emphasis on establishing correct techniques and building speed and accuracy. In addition, this course introduces and applies document formatting skills including production of memos, email messages and letter from scratch using various styles and special features. Focus includes using correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, number expressions, etc. |
4 |
and choose ONE of the following | 4 |
ACCT 1100Financial Accounting I
Introduces the basic financial accounting concepts of the complete accounting cycle and provides the student with the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a sole proprietorship. Topics include: accounting vocabulary and concepts, the accounting cycle for a personal service business, the accounting cycle for a merchandising business, inventory, cash control and receivables. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class. Course Transfer Information: ACCT 1100, ACCT 1105, and ACCT 2000 will transfer together to South Georgia State College (SGSC) as equivalents for ACCT 2101 and ACCT 2102. See the SGSC General Studies & General Business Transfer Agreement for more information. |
4 |
BUSN 2200Office Accounting
Introduces fundamental concepts of the accounting cycle for a sole proprietor service business. Topics include: accounting equation, analyzing business transactions, journalizing and posting transactions, accounts receivable and accounts payable subsidiary ledgers, financial statements, cash control, and payroll concepts. |
4 |
Specializations – Choose ONE of the Following Specializations | 21 |
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8BA2 - Business Administrative Assistant | 13 |
XXXX xxxxAdvisor-Guided Occupational Electives (6 hours) | 6 |
BUSN 1240Office Procedures
Pre-requisite(s): COMP 1000 Emphasizes essential skills required for the business office. Topics include: office protocol, time management, telecommunications and telephone techniques, office equipment, workplace mail, records management, travel/meeting arrangements, electronic mail, and workplace documents. |
3 |
BUSN 1410Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications
Pre-requisite(s): COMP 1000 This course covers the knowledge and skills required to use spreadsheet software through course demonstrations, laboratory exercises and projects. Topics and assignments will include: spreadsheet concepts, creating and manipulating data, formatting data and content, creating and modifying formulas, presenting data visually and, collaborating and securing data. |
4 |
and choose ONE of the following | 2 |
BUSN 1190Digital Technologies in Business
Pre-requisite(s): COMP 1000 Provides an overview of digital technology used for conducting business. Students will learn the application of business activities using various digital platforms. |
2 |
BUSN 2160Electronic Mail Applications
Pre-requisite(s): COMP 1000 This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of communicating with others inside and outside the organization via a personal information management program. Emphasizes the concepts necessary for individuals and workgroups to organize, find, view, and share information via electronic communication channels. Topics include: Internal and External Communication, Message Management, Calendar Management, Navigation, Contact and Task Management, and Security and Privacy. |
2 |
BUSN 2150Social Media and Electronic Communication
pre-requisite(s): COMP 1000 Provides an overview of digital technology used for conducting business, such as, the fundamentals of communicating with others inside and outside the organization. Students will learn the application of business activities using various digital platforms. Emphasis is placed on Professional Social Media Conduct and Workplace Computer Security and Safety. |
4 |
and choose ONE of the following | 3 |
BUSN 1430Desktop Publication and Presentation Applications
Pre-requisite(s): COMP 1000 This course covers the knowledge and skills required to use desktop publishing (DTP) software and presentation software to create business publications and presentations. Course work will include course demonstrations, laboratory exercises and projects. Topics include: desktop publishing concepts, basic graphic design, publication layout, presentation design, and practical applications. |
4 |
BUSN 1470Professional Communication Skills
Pre-requisite(s): COMP 1000 This course equips participants with the tools to communicate and interact more effectively in person and in writing. Participants learn how to work in teams to create a collaborative environment for accomplishing goals. This course consists of the following: language of business, communication skills, working with information, business writing, team and collaborative skills, and resolving interpersonal conflict. This course incorporates the use of presentation software throughout to support the mission of professional communication skill development. |
3 |
and choose ONE of the following | 3 |
BUSN 2210Applied Office Procedures
Pre-requisite(s): BUSN 1240, BUSN 1400, BUSN 1410, BUSN 1440 Co-requisite(s): (BUSN 2200 or ACCT 1100) and BUSN 2190 This course focuses on applying knowledge and skills learned in prior courses taken in the program. Topics include: communications skills, telecommunications skills, records management skills, office equipment/supplies, and integrated programs/applications. Serves as a capstone course. |
3 |
BUSN 2290Applied Business Technology
pre-requisite(s): BUSN 1240, BUSN 1460 co-requisite(s): BUSN 2130, BUSN 2140 This course focuses on applying knowledge and skills learned in prior courses taken in the program. Topics include: communications skills, records management skills, office management skills and career readiness. This course serves as a capstone course. |
4 |
8M12 - Medical Administrative Assistant (24 Hours) | 26 |
XXXX xxxxAdvisor-Guided Occupational Elective (9 hours) | 9 |
BUSN 2340Healthcare Administrative Procedures
Pre-requisite(s): BUSN 1440, (BUSN 2300 or ALHS 1090), and (ALHS 1010 or ALHS 1011 or BUSN 2310), and COMP 1000 Emphasizes essential skills required for the medical office. Introduces the knowledge and skills of procedures for billing purposes. Introduces the basic concept of medical administrative assisting and its relationship to the other health fields. Emphasizes medical ethics, legal aspects of medicine, and the medical administrative assistant's role as an agent of the physician. Provides the student with knowledge and the essentials of professional behavior. Topics include: introduction to medical administrative assisting, medical law, ethics, patient relations/human relations, physician-patient-assistant relationship, medical office in litigation, medical records management, scheduling appointments, pegboard or computerized accounting, health insurance, transcription of medical documents, and billing/collection. |
4 |
MAST 1120Human Diseases
Provides fundamental information concerning common diseases and disorders of each body system. For each system, the disease or disorder is highlighted inlcuding: description, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, management, prognosis, and prevention. Topics include: introduction to disease and diseases of body systems. |
3 |
BUSN 2370Healthcare Coding
Pre-requisite(s): BUSN 1010 only or (BUSN 2300 or ALHS 1090); and (ALHS 1011 or ALHS 1100 or BUSN 2310); and (BUSN 1000 or COLL 1010 or COMP 2000) Provides an introduction to medical coding skills and the application of international coding standards as it applies to healthcare billing for insurance purposes. Topics include: current procedural terminology, International Classification of Diseases, code book formats, coding techniques, formats of the ICD and CPT manuals, and collections. |
3 |
ALHS 1011Structure and Function of the Human Body
Focuses on basic normal structure and function of the human body. Topics include general plan and function of the human body, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous and sensory systems, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system. |
5 |
ALHS 1090Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences
Introduces the elements of medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on building familiarity with medical words through knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Topics include: origins (roots, prefixes, and suffixes), word building, abbreviations and symbols, and terminology related to the human anatomy. |
2 |
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Business Technology and Computer Application Instructor
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