The Business Technology diploma program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today’s technology-driven workplaces. The program provides learning opportunities that 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 applications 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 specialty in Business Administrative Assistant or Medical Administrative Assistant.
Students are accepted into the Business Technology diploma program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 4 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 50 semester credit hours.
Overview
The Business Technology diploma program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today’s technology-driven workplaces. The program provides learning opportunities that 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 applications 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 specialty in Business Administrative Assistant or Medical Administrative Assistant.
Students are accepted into the Business Technology diploma program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 4 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 50 semester credit hours.
Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:
- North Campus (Sandersville)
- South Campus (Dublin)
- Online (Distance Education)
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Business Technology diploma program must be able to work in an office setting, type and produce business documents, be a fast and accurate typist, show initiative, work well with people, work as a team member, multi-task, display a professional appearance, work with computers and computer application software, and have a strong work ethic.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Technology diploma program are prepared for employment as a data entry clerk or an administrative assistant. Instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a broad occupational background which appeals to prospective employers.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $6,324.00
Books & Supplies: $1,265.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
HOPE Career Grant: The HOPE Career Grant, formerly known as the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant, is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with one of 12 industries in which there are more jobs available in Georgia than there are skilled workers to fill them. To qualify, an OFTC student must be fully admitted to the college, enrolled in one of the approved programs and receiving the HOPE Grant for the same term. The amount of the HOPE Career Grant award is a fixed amount for each term of enrollment:
- 9 or more credit hours – $500/semester
- 3-8 credit hours – $250/semester
- 1-2 credit hours – $125/semester
- Commercial Truck Driving – $1,000 one time award
High School students in dual enrollment and joint enrollment are NOT eligible.
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Curriculum
General Education Courses
And one of the following:
Occupational Courses
And one of the following:
Completion of one of the following Specializations:
Business Administrative Assistant Specialization
| BUSN 1190 | Digital Technologies in Business | 2 | 45 |
| BUSN 1240 | Office Procedures | 3 | 60 |
| BUSN 1410 | Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications | 4 | 90 |
| BUSN 1430 | Desktop Publishing and Presentation Applications | 4 | 90 |
| BUSN 2160 | Electronic Mail Applications | 2 | 45 |
| BUSN 2210 | Applied Office Procedures | 3 | 75 |
| XXXX XXXX | Specific Occupational Guided Elective | 6 | |
Medical Administrative Assistant Specialization
| MAST 1120 | Human Diseases | 3 | 60 |
| BUSN 2340 | Healthcare Administrative Procedures | 4 | 90 |
| XXXX XXXX | Specific Occupational Guided Electives | 9 | |
| BUSN 2375 | Heathcare Coding | 3 | 75 |
And one of the following:
| ALHS 1011 | Structure and Function of the Human Body | 5 | 75 |
| BUSN 2310 | Anatomy & Term for the Medical Admin. Assist. | 3 | 45 |
And one of the following:
| ALHS 1090 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences | 2 | 30 |
| BUSN 2300 | Medical Terminology | 2 | 30 |
Program Pathway
Business Administrative Assistant Specialization
Year 1
Semester 1
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 | 45 |
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 | 45 |
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
| | Guided Elective | | |
Semester 2
Semester 3
Year 2
Semester 4
| ACCT 1100 | Financial Accounting I | 4 | 75 |
| OR | | | |
| BUSN 2200 | Office Accounting | 4 | 75 |
| | | | |
| BUSN 1430 | Desktop Publishing and Presentation Applications | 4 | 90 |
| BUSN 2210 | Applied Office Procedures | 3 | 75 |
| | Guided Elective | | |
Medical Administrative Specialization
Year 1
Semester 1
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 | 45 |
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 | 45 |
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
| | Guided Elective | | |
Semester 2
Semester 3
| ACCT 1100 | Financial Accounting I | 4 | 75 |
| OR | | | |
| BUSN 2200 | Office Accounting | 4 | 75 |
| | | | |
| BUSN 2190 | Business Document Proofreading and Editing | 3 | 60 |
| | | | |
| ALHS 1011 | Structure and Function of the Human Body | 5 | 75 |
| OR | | | |
| BUSN 2310 | Anatomy & Term for the Medical Admin. Assist. | 3 | 45 |
| | | | |
| | Guided Elective | | |
Year 2
Semester 4