Business Technology Diploma
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.
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 42 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.)
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
Occupational Courses
| BUSN 2190 | Business Document Proofreading and Editing | 3 | 60 |
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
| BUSN 1460 | Keyboarding and Document Formatting | 4 | 105 |
| BUSN 1450 | Computer Applications for the Business Professional | 4 | 90 |
| BUSN 2150 | Social Media and Electronic Communication | 3 | 60 |
| BUSN 1240 | Office Procedures | 3 | 60 |
| BUSN 1470 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 | 60 |
| XXXX XXXX | Guided Elective | 6 | |
Choose one of the following:
Program Pathway
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
| BUSN 1450 | Computer Applications for the Business Professional | 4 | 90 |
| BUSN 1460 | Keyboarding and Document Formatting | 4 | 105 |
| BUSN 2150 | Social Media and Electronic Communication | 3 | 60 |
| PSYC 1010 | Basic Psychology | 3 | 45 |
Semester 3
| BUSN 1240 | Office Procedures | 3 | 60 |
| BUSN 1470 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 | 60 |
| BUSN 2190 | Business Document Proofreading and Editing | 3 | 60 |
| XXXX XXXX | Guided Elective | 3 | |
Choose one of the following: