Business Office Technology Certificate Level 1 Basic, Level 2 Advanced and A.A.S. (52.0407) Uvalde Campus - Limited Course Offerings at Off-Campus Sites
Purpose
The Business Office Technology (BOT) Program prepares individuals for high-demand careers needed in today’s computerized workplace. The BOT Program offers three award options, the Level One Basic Certificate, , the Level Two Advanced Certificate, and the two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree. The Level One Basic Certificate Program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level office information technology careers by providing cutting-edge training in the use of currently popular software packages and preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification and Intel QuickBooks Certification. The Level One Advanced Certificate Program is designed to expand software skills and professional competence to include ethics, office management, and an internship. The two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree is for individuals preparing for advanced office information technology careers in office and business management, executive assistant, computer project administration, and medical office administration. Students will be required to take the appropriate certification exam(s) before the end of each semester as applicable to individual courses (see course descriptions in back of catalog). Students who have completed the A.A.S. degree may receive advanced training in management skills leading to an Enhanced Skills Certificate.
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to the BOT program through the regular college admission procedures (see Admission Regulations section). Students will receive a Level One Basic Certificate, Level One Advanced Certificate, or an A.A.S. degree upon satisfactory completion of the program of study and upon making formal application for graduation (see Curricula section).
Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Requirements
The BOT program carries three award options, the Level 1 Basic Certificate, the Level One Advanced Certificate and the two-year Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Students pursuing the Level One Certificates are exempt from the TSI Assessment. Students pursuing the One Certificates are exempt from the TSI Assessment.
Students who wish to pursue the A.A.S. degree must meet all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements.
Program of Study
Business Office Technology Level One Basic Certificate
Students not competent in keyboarding or have minimal knowledge of accounting or computers should take the bridging courses to prepare for success in either the certificate program or the two-year A.A.S. degree.
Program of Study
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| POFT 13291 | Beginning Keyboarding | |
| ITSC 13012 | Introduction to Computers | |
| POFI 2301 | Word Processing | 3 |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| ITSW 1307 | Introduction to Database | 3 |
| POFT 1309 | Administrative Office Procedures | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| POFT 2331 | Administrative Project Solutions | 3 |
| POFT 1301 | Business English | 3 |
| ACNT 1403 | Introduction to Accounting I | 4 |
| or | ||
| ACCT 2401 | Principles of Accounting I - Financial | 4 |
| ACNT 1311 | Introduction to Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| Total | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours for Certificate | 25 |
Notes:
- Required bridging course if keyboarding competencies not verified; POFT 1329 does not count toward degree requirements.
- Required bridging course if basic computer competencies not verified; ITSC 1301 does not count toward degree requirements.
Business Office Technology Level One Advanced Certificate
Students not competent in keyboarding or have minimal knowledge of accounting or computers should take the bridging courses to prepare for success in either the certificate program or the two-year A.A.S. degree.
Program of Study
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| POFI 2331 | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| POFT 1313 | Professional Workforce Preparation | 3 |
| BMGT 1341 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| POFT 1325 | Business Math Using Technology | 3 |
| BMGT 1325 | Office Management | 3 |
| POFT 22811 | Cooperative Education - Admin Asst. | 2 |
| Total | 8 | |
| Total Credit Hours for Certificate | 20 |
Notes:
- Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
Business Office Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
| General Education Courses | Credit | |
|---|---|---|
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Natural Science & Math | 3 | |
| Other | 6 | |
| Total General Education Courses | 15 | |
| Technical Education Courses | 45 | |
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. | 60 |
Students not competent in keyboarding or have minimal knowledge of accounting or computers should take the bridging courses to prepare for success in either the certificate program or the two-year A.A.S. degree.
Program of Study
First Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 1300π | Learning Framework | |
| or | ||
| COLS 0300 | College Success Skills | |
| POFT 13291 | Beginning Keyboarding | |
| ITSC 13012 | Introduction to Computers | |
| POFI 2301 | Word Processing | 3 |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| ITSW 1307 | Introduction to Database | 3 |
| POFT 1309 | Administrative Office Procedures | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| POFT 2331 | Administrative Project Solutions | 3 |
| POFT 1301 | Business English | 3 |
| ACNT 1403 | Introduction to Accounting | 4 |
| or | ||
| ACCT 2401 | Principles of Accounting I - Financial | 4 |
| ACNT 1311 | Introduction to Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| POFI 2331 | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| POFT 1313 | Professional Workforce Preparation | 3 |
| BMGT 1341 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| SPCH 1321 | Business & Professional Communication | 3 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| Elective | College Level Mathematics | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| BMGT 1325 | Office Management | 3 |
| POFT 22813 | Cooperative Education - Administrative | |
| Assistant/Secreterial Science | 2 | |
| POFT 1325 | Business Math Using Technology | 3 |
| Elective | Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 |
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Total | 17 | |
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. | 60 |
Notes:
- Required bridging course if keyboarding competencies not verified; POFT 1329 does not count toward degree requirements.
- Required bridging course if basic computer competencies not verified; ITSC 1301 does not count toward degree requirements.
- Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
Business Office Technology Enhanced Skills Certificate
Students who have completed the degree plan for Associate of Applied Science – Business Office Technology are eligible to continue into the Enhanced Skills Certificate program consisting of
Program of Study
Third Year
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 2402 | Principles of Accounting II - Managerial | 4 |
| BMGT 2309 | Leadership | 3 |
| BMGT 1327 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| HRPO 2301 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours for Enhanced Skills | ||
| Certificate | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. | 60 | |
| Grand Total | 73 |
Business Office Technology Catalog Pages
Program of Study Full-Text Catalog Pages (Opens Full Catalog)
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