Course Descriptions
Program Name |
Program Code |
Clock Hours |
Weeks |
Program Tuition |
Business Office Technology |
BOTX30 |
900 |
30 |
$9,307 |
Program Objectives:
This program will prepare students to perform the essential duties and responsibilities required by employers for entry level positions in business office related fields, such as computer support specialist, data entry clerk, receptionist , secretary, clerk typist, and word processor. Students will learn key business. concepts, business office procedures and technology, computer operating system (windows) as well as keyboarding, business math and English, word processing and spreadsheet software; additionally students will demonstrate proficiency in customer service, the use of the internet, and job search skills. Finally students will perform a variety of integrated project based activities.
Program Competencies: The program consists of the following technical and academic competencies:
Competency 1 |
Introduction to Business |
Competency 7 |
Word Processing |
Competency 2 |
Introduction to Computers |
Competency 8 |
Spreadsheets |
Competency 3 |
Internet Fundamentals |
Competency 9 |
Presentations |
Competency 4 |
Business Office Procedures |
Competency 10 |
Customer Service Skills |
Competency 5 |
Business Math |
Competency 11 |
Job Preparedness |
Competency 6 |
Business English |
Graduation Requirements: A student must complete more than 60% of Actual program hours and must complete all program competencies within 60% and 150% of the scheduled program hours to receive an IEC certificate of graduation. Scoring Criteria: Students will be required to pass each competency evaluation with a minimum passing score of 70%.
Method of Instruction: This program will be taught through a combination of lectures, hands-on classroom/shop/lab projects, small group and individual projects.
Instructional Equipment: Students will have the opportunity to use the following equipment as required throughout the program 24 Computers equipped with LCD monitors , Networked printer, Multimedia projector, Software OS Windows 7, MS office 2010.
Program Schedule: Day Class Schedule for BOTX30: Monday- Friday 8:00-3:16 pm