Business Technology

This nine-month Business Technology Program provides students with the necessary computer, office, and accounting skills to work in a variety of business occupations. Development of workplace skills is implemented in all courses. The curriculum permits individualized instruction in preparation for the job market in a
"hands-on" learning environment. The specific content is based upon professional standards of practice and relevant to the needs of business and industry. The program is a combination of classroom and lab instruction designed jointly between instructors and the industry advisors.

Students will have an extensive amount of knowledge and practice for many software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Communication skills will be an important part of the Business Technology course work as well. Students will study the following:

Microsoft Office
Manual and Computer Accounting
Calculator Math and Payroll Procedures
Speedwriting and Machine Transcription
Legal and Medical Office Projects
Business Law and Consumer Economics
Written and Oral Communications
Administrative Office Procedures
Records Management