Technical Diploma
Business Administration and Information Technology
| Program Title: |
Business Administration and Information Technology |
| Completion Award: |
Technical Diploma |
| Contact Hours: |
450 |
| Study Hours: |
900 |
| Semester Credits: |
30 hours (including 3 semester credits of General Studies) |
| Program Duration: |
60 weeks |
| Tuition: |
$7,470 |
| Books & Software: |
$1,250 |
| Total Cost: |
$8,720 (including books, software & shipping) |
Program Description
The Technical Diploma in Business Administration and Information Technology introduces individuals to the functions and processes of a firm or organization and the use of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and communications support needs. The program includes basic instruction in the principles of information technology, business office procedures, databases, Microsoft Office application programs, with specific emphases in Excel and Access. Also included is instruction in website design and development, and accounting. The academic and professional skills taught during the program prepare the graduate to function in the business office environment utilizing Office applications and computer technology.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the graduate should be able to:
- Understand the basic concepts, principles and terminology required to function in an information technology driven business environment.
- Demonstrate practical use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Perform basic bookkeeping functions using QuickBooks.
- Creatively function in an organization as a composer, editor and proofreader of business or business-related communications.
- Create and utilize Excel spreadsheets to analyze and support basic business functions.
- Generate basic Access databases.
Potential Employment
Upon successfully completing this program the graduate may qualify to fill entry level positions in business administration, office operations, administrative assistant, basic website design, bookkeeping and other positions in the businesses utilizing computer systems and office technology.
* ACOT’s
program courses are designed in sequential order. Therefore, the student
must complete the given course before progressing to the next course in the
sequence.
| Required Courses |
Credits |
CIS-100 Information Technology and Distance Learning
Text: |
Title:Introduction to Web-based Learning
Author(s): Christopher B. Balthrop, Lute Atieh
Title: New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2011: Introductory, 13th Edition Edition
Author(s): June Jamrich Parsons, Dan Oja
ISBN-10: 0538744820 ISBN-13: 9780538744829
Copyright: ©2011 Published
Title:Title: Windows 7 Product Guide
Author(s): Microsoft Corporation
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3 |
|
CIS-110 Integrated Business Applications
Text: |
Title: Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows Vista Edition, 1st Edition
Author(s): Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat
ISBN-10: 1423927133 ISBN-13: 9781423927136
Copyright: ©2009 Published
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3 |
|
|
CIS-120 Microsoft Excel 2007
Text: |
Title: Microsoft Office Excel 2007: Complete Concepts and Techniques, 1st Edition
Author(s): Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Jeffrey J. Quasney
ISBN-10: 1418843431 ISBN-13: 9781418843434
Copyright: ©2008 Published
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3* |
|
|
CIS-130 Relational Database Management - Access 2007
Text: |
Title: Microsoft Office Access 2007: Complete Concepts and Techniques, 1st Edition
Author(s): Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Philip J. Pratt, Mary Z. Last
ISBN-10:1418843407 ISBN-13: 9781418843403
Copyright: ©2008 Published
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3 |
|
|
CIT-150 Website Design and Development
Text: |
Title: Microsoft® Expression Web 3: Comprehensive, 1st Edition
Author(s): Gary B. Shelly, Jennifer Campbell
ISBN-13: 9780538474443 ISBN-10: 0538474440
Copyright: ©2011 Published
* software included |
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3* |
|
|
CIB-100 Business Office Procedures
Text: |
Title: The Office: Procedures and Technology, 5th Edition
Author(s): Mary Ellen Oliverio, William R. Pasewark, Bonnie R. White
ISBN-10: 0538443545 ISBN-13: 9780538443548
Copyright: ©2007 Published
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3* |
|
|
CIB-110 Introduction to Business
Text: |
Title: Foundations of Business, 2nd Edition
Author(s): William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor
ISBN-10: 0538744510 ISBN-13: 9780538744515
Copyright: ©2011 Published
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3 |
|
|
CIB-200 Accounting Fundamentals
Text: |
Title: Corporate Financial Accounting, 10th Edition
Author(s): Carl Warren, James Reeve, Jonathan Duchac
ISBN-13: 978-0-324-66383-9 ISBN-10: 0-324-66383-8
Copyright: ©2009 Published
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3 |
|
|
CIB-210 Accounting Information Systems - Practical Emphasis
Text: |
Title: Intuit QuickBooks Learning Guide 2010
Author(s): A.L. Craig
ISBN 978-1-57338-000-3
Copyright: ©2009 Published
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3 |
|
|
| General Education Courses |
Credits |
GEC-100 Basic English and Communications
Text: |
Title: English and Business Communication
Author(s): Pat Cuchens
E-Book provided by American College of Technology
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3 |
|
|
| Total Credits: |
30 |
Graduation Requirements
In order for students to successfully complete their program, all required materials must be completed, submitted, and within the maximum program duration. Students who fail to complete the program at this level may appeal to the Director of Education for an extension.
Students can complete a course with a grade of “D” or 1.0, however, in order to meet SAP requirements and be able to graduate, the student has to have an overall average of “C” or (2.0 out of 4.0) for all courses and be able to complete all work required within 150% of the program duration, or an additional one year whichever is less.
*
This course has a proctored final exam. Please refer to the Proctored
Examination Policy and Procedure in the College Catalog or on the website
at:
www.acot.edu/policies.htm.