Business Management Technology
Certificate
[ Rebecca Elliott, Crystal White ]
The Business Management Technology program is an instructional program designed to provide students with a relevant professional management education and effective approaches to technology, entrepreneurship, human resource, and management information. The student will develop skills in innovative aspects of technology and business management with an emphasis on project-based learning and field externships. Successful completion of the first year (30 hours) leads to the Business Management Technology Certificate.
CIP Code: 520201
Program Code: 9604
Freshman Year
First Semester — 15 hrs
Course
Title
Hours
Description
BOT-2183
Career Readiness
3
This course is designed to prepare students for employment by teaching the importance of interviewing skills, employer expectations, employability skills, work ethics, and job retention skills. Three hours lecture.
BOT-1233
Microsoft Word I
3
This course focuses on improving keyboarding techniques using the touch method and on production of documents using Microsoft Word functions. Three hours lecture.
BOT-1313
Applied Business Mathematics
3
This course is designed to develop competency in mathematics for business use, with emphasis on the touch method. Three hours lecture.
BOT-1473
Introduction to Marketing
3
This course surveys American and International marketing systems in the development, pricing, distribution, and promotion of products and services. Concepts, practices, and policies of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers are included. Current trends and developments in marketing practices are analyzed and strategic marketing ideas are implemented in group and individual cases. Three hours lecture.
BOT-1453
Intro to Business Management
3
Study of the basic principles and managerial functions of organizations management with special emphasis on planning, organizing, coordinating, commanding, and controlling. The importance of managing competitively and intelligently within a diverse environment is stressed. Situational cases are completed to reinforce decision-making in each of the function areas. The course will also consist of a series of 'mini' presentations related to each of the topics, delivered by different types of business managers and guest speakers. Three hours lecture.
Second Semester — 15 hrs
Course
Title
Hours
Description
BOA-2613
Business Communications
3
This course develops communication skills among multicultural audiences with emphasis on principles of writing business correspondence, generating reports and presentations, and preparing for the job interview process. Three hours lecture.
BOT-1243
Microsoft Word II
3
This course is a continuation of Microsoft Word I and focuses on production of documents using Microsoft Word. Production with accuracy is stressed. And practice is given through a variety of documents for skillbuilding. Three hours lecture.
BOT-2433
Quickbooks
3
This course applies basic accounting principles using Quickbooks. Three hours lecture.
BOT-1823
Microsoft Excel I
3
This course focuses on application Microsoft Excel as an aid to management decision making. Three hours lecture.
ACC-2213
Principles of Accounting I
3
Study of the fundamentals and application of financial accounting principles that relate to business. The topics to be covered include the accounting cycle and the accounting systems for service and merchandising businesses.