Business Technology, Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science Business Technology Degree prepares students for employment in entry-level business positions as well as advanced office positions. Students will explore employment possibilities, job requirements and earning potential in the business and office fields both locally and nationally. The curriculum provides knowledge and skills in computer applications widely used in today’s organizations including word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software. The curriculum also focuses on accounting fundamentals using both manual and computerized systems, business math and electronic calculator skills, management and supervisory concepts, business correspondence, presentations, customer service, personal finance, marketing and advanced office skills. Students are required to complete a practicum involving 50 hours of business or office experience in a local organization. This experience provides real world examples of what skills are expected in business or office positions.
In addition to the business and office courses, students are required to take general education courses in English Comp I & II, Speech, History of Indians in the U.S., and Humanities or Philosophy, as well as electives in Native American Studies.
Career Information
Graduates of the Business Technology AAS degree will be prepared for employment in entry-level business positions such as Accounting Technicians, Computer Applications Specialists or General Supervisors. In addition, they would be prepared for advanced office positions including Administrative Assistants, Office Managers or Executive Secretaries. These positions are expected to increase in demand both in Montana and nationally.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the AAS Business Technology will have the ability to:
- Set up and maintain an accounting system for a business.
- Demonstrate skills in researching, writing, and delivering a business presentation.
- Supervise employees in a business environment.
- Create and format business documents.
- Demonstrate proficiency in advanced computer applications.
- Solve business math computations on an electronic calculator.
- Explore community service needs and citizenship issues as they relate to local organizations.
Curriculum
Fall (First Year)
Winter (First Year)
Spring (First Year)
Total Credit Hours: 46-47
Curriculum
Fall (Second Year)
| BUMG 101 | Applied Accounting I | 3 |
| OR | |
| BUMG 201 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
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| OFED 216 | Business Writing | 4 |
| OFED 240 | Business Presentations | 3 |
| GNSD 125 | Job Seeking Skills for H.C.T | 3 |
ELECTIVE
| Elective (BUMG, OFED, HIEP, MEDA or ITEC) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Winter (Second Year)
Spring (Second Year)
Total Credit Hours: 44
Total Credit Hours: 90-91