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Description

Business Technology - Business Administrative Support

Office professionals perform a variety of administrative duties necessary to run an organization efficiently, serving as information and communication managers for business. Students will be prepared to perform duties related to advanced software applications, business writing, telecommunications, document production, accounts receivable/payable, payroll, search engine optimization, social media, information management (including Cloud), and project leadership. The Business Technology Program is designed with employment in mind. Whether a student plans to move directly into a business or accounting position or obtain additional education, this program will boost the potential for success.


Business Technology is now online!
Students receiving Pell Grant will need to attend face-to-face.
See the Special Requirements section below.

New Student Orientation (for enrolled students)

Quick Facts:

Location(s)

Main Campus (Logan)
Brigham City

Estimated Tuition & Fees:

$2,444 - this is an estimate. Course fees may vary.

Duration:

12-14 months (30 hrs/wk)

Estimated Monthly Payment:

$272

Pell Grant Eligible:

Yes

Estimated Books and Supplies:

$2,501 - Cost varies by specialization and/or electives chosen. Click here for books and supplies details (ISBN/edition).

Availability:

High School Students: Arranged - varies by school

Adult Students: Logan – Mon. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Brigham – Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Mon. - Wed. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.. Flexible schedules available.

Online: anytime

Special Requirements:

Assessment: Basic reading, basic math, keyboarding (25 nwpm), and language mechanics/language expression. Call (435) 750-3188 to schedule an appointment. Need a review? Get a sneak peek at the Assessment Center or enroll directly into the Academic Learning Center by calling (435) 753-6780.

Please note: A composite ACT score of 17 or a composite SAT score of 1210 can waive assessment requirements (except keyboarding) if taken no more than four years prior to enrollment.

Online Students:
PC computer (no Apple at this time)
Webcam & microphone (check your computer, many have them built in)
Windows 7 or 10
Microsoft Office 2013
Internet Access
Other software may be required for elective courses (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)

Outcome Data:

Reported Annually to the Accrediting Agency Council on Occupational Education
Completion: 90%
Job Placement: 81%
Withdrawal:10%

Outcome statistics are compiled annually based upon Training Outcome surveys conducted with students post-graduation. Data is gathered through coordination with the student, faculty, Student Services Office personnel, and licensing agencies.

Gainful Employment Disclosures


Employment Outlook

Employment projections by the Department of Workforce Services indicate business and office careers are among the top 50 career areas that will experience the largest growth in the next five years. Job opportunities are available in businesses of all sizes. Position titles could include administrative assistant, desktop publishing specialist, accounting clerk/technician, executive secretary, medical office specialist, office assistant, receptionist, accounts payable/receivable specialist, registrar, secretary, payroll coordinator, etc.

Online/E-learning Components

This specialization is delivered face-to-face and online. (Pell Grant is currently only approved for face-to-face.)

Specializations

Required hours

BTCA - Business Administrative Support 1200 hrs See Breakdown
BTCB - Business Basic 900 hrs See Breakdown

What others are saying

"These instructors are THE BEST! They showed a strong desire to help us succeed. They are awesome!"

-Graduate

July 22, 2014