The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Technology offers three areas of emphasis: Administrative Assistant, Legal, and Medical. The two-year degree provides necessary business and office technology and interpersonal skills to succeed in the job market. The degree is designed to prepare students through a program of study to demonstrate entry-level skills for a career as an administrative assistant, medical office assistant, or a legal office assistant. Depending on background and career objectives, developmental skills and other preparatory course work may be required in addition to the 60-66 credit hours listed below. A Business Technology diploma and certificates for Medical Transcriptionist or Legal Office Technology are also available to meet the needs of employees in the health care and legal communities.

Program Objectives

• Acquire entry-level skills for employment in an office environment in one of the emphasis areas.


• Operate modern computer equipment utilizing software application packages.


• Demonstrate effective communication skills.


• Demonstrate appropriate human relations skills.


• Demonstrate an understanding of mathematical reasoning and principles in relation to entry-level employment.

Employment Opportunities: The Business Technology Program is intended for students seeking employment immediately following graduation. Opportunities exist in business, law, education, agriculture, health care, transportation, e-commerce, and other industries.

Recommended Electives:   Electives may be selected from non-program business technology classes, business, computer science, information technology or other related courses. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification courses should be considered. If a student feels deficient in computer skills, the student should consider enrolling in the introductory courses CSCE 1604 (Word) and/ or CSCE 1624 (WordPerfect).