Business Technology (BA22) Diploma
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Program Description:
The Business Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today’s technology-driven workplaces. The Business Technology program provides learning opportunities, which 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, presentation, and database 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 technology. Graduates of the program receive a Business Technology Diploma with a specialization in one of the following: Business Administrative Assistant or Medical Administrative Assistant.
Note: All occupational curriculum within this program must be completed with a “C” or better in order to graduate from the program.
Basic Skills Courses (8-9 Credit Hours)
Occupational Curriculum (18 Credit Hours)
And completion of one of the following specializations:
Business Administrative Assistant Specialization (24 Hours)
Medical Administrative Assistant Specialization (24 Hours)
BUSN 2310 | Anatomy and Terminology for the Medical Administrative Assistant | 3 |
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ALHS 1010 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| OR | |
ALHS 1011 | Structure and Function of the Human Body | 5 |
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ALHS 1090 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences | 2 |
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BUSN 2300 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
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MAST 1120 | Human Diseases | 3 |
BUSN 2340 | Healthcare Administrative Procedures | 4 |
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BUSN 2370 | Medical Office Billing/Coding/Insurance | 3 |
| OR | |
BUSN 2375 | Healthcare Coding | 3 |
| AND | |
BUSN 1015 | Introduction to Healthcare Reimbursement | 3 |
| (BUSN 1015 Would Count Towards Elective Hours.) | |
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XXXX xxxx | Guided Electives | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 50 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation