Business Office Technology Occupational Skills Awards, Certificates, A.A.S., and Enhanced Skills Certificate (52.0407) Program Offered Online
Business Office Technology
Program offered online.
Industry-standard certification testing, such as Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), must be completed through an authorized/certified testing site, such as SWTX.
Purpose
The Business Office Technology (BOT) Program prepares individuals for high-demand careers in today’s computerized workplace. The program emphasizes professional communication, office procedures, business math, Microsoft Office productivity skills, accounting fundamentals, and the effective use of emerging tools, including applied artificial intelligence, to improve everyday business and information workflows.
Students develop job-ready skills for entry-level through advanced business support roles such as administrative assistant, office manager, executive assistant, and related business operations positions.
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to the BOT Program through the regular college admission procedures. See the Admission Regulations section.
Students may earn one or more Occupational Skills Awards (OSAs), Certificates, the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, or the Enhanced Skills Certificate upon satisfactory completion of the program of study and upon making formal application for graduation. See the Curricula/Graduation Requirements section.
Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Requirements
Students pursuing Occupational Skills Awards (OSAs) and Certificates are exempt from the TSI Assessment.
Students who wish to pursue the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree must meet all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements.
Business Office Technology Advanced Placement Policy
To receive advanced placement credit for the courses listed below, the applicant must hold a current Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. The most recent MOS exam version accepted by the College will be used.
The applicant must:
- Provide appropriate documentation to the Dean of Applied Sciences or designee, including:
- The MOS certificate showing the student’s name, certification title, exam number, and verification code; and
- The official MOS score report/transcript from the testing vendor.
- Apply and be admitted into the Business Office Technology Program.
Advanced placement credit will not be awarded for courses previously attempted or completed at SWTX.
Students who meet these criteria and hold a MOS certification will receive a grade of “P” for the following courses:
| Certification | Exam | Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) | MO-110 | POFI 2301 | Word Processing | 3 |
| Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) | MO-210 | POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Associate and Excel Associate | MO-110 and MO-210 | POFI 1301 | Computer Applications I | 3 |
| Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps) | MO-111 | POFI 2301 | Word Processing | 3 |
| Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps) | MO-111 | POFI 2340 | Advanced Word Processing | 3 |
| Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps) | MO-211 | POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps) | MO-211 | ITSW 2334 | Advanced Spreadsheets | 3 |
| Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert and Excel Expert | MO-111 and MO-211 | POFI 1301 | Computer Applications I | 3 |
| Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Access Expert (Office 2019) | MO-500 | ITSW 1307 | Introduction to Database | 3 |
Program of Study
Office Foundations Occupational Skills Award (OSA)
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| POFI 1301 | Computer Applications I | 3 |
| POFT 1329 | Beginning Keyboarding & Document Formatting | 3 |
| POFT 1309 | Administrative Office Procedures | 3 |
| POFT 1301 | Business English | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Note: This OSA is embedded within the Basic Business Office Technology Level 1 Certificate and the A.A.S. degree plan.
AI-Enabled Business Support Specialist Occupational Skills Award (OSA)
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ACNT 1303 or ACCT 2301 | Intro to Accounting or Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| POFI 2371 | Applied Artificial Intelligence for Business | 3 |
| BMGT 1325 | Office Management | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
Note: This OSA is embedded within the Advanced Business Office Technology & AI Level 1 Certificate and the A.A.S. degree plan.
Basic Business Office Technology Level One Certificate
Program of Study
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| POFI 1301 | Computer Applications I | 3 |
| POFT 1329 | Beginning Keyboarding & Document Formatting | 3 |
| POFT 1309 | Administrative Office Procedures | 3 |
| POFT 1301 | Business English | 3 |
| POFT 1325 | Business Math | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| POFI 2301 | Word Processing | 3 |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| ITSW 1310 | Presentation Graphics | 3 |
| ITSW 1307 | Introduction to Database | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours for Certificate | 27 |
Note: Completion of this Certificate is required before beginning the Advanced Business Office Technology & AI Level 1 Certificate
Advanced Business Office Technology & AI Level One Certificate
Admission to this Certificate requires successful completion of the Basic Business Office Technology Level 1 Certificate.
Program of Study
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ACNT 1303 or ACCT 2301 | Intro to Accounting or Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| POFI 2371 | Applied Artificial Intelligence for Business | 3 |
| BMGT 1325 | Office Management | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| POFT 2387 | Internship - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 3 |
| BMGT 1301 | Supervision | 3 |
| ACNT 1311 | Intro to Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| Total | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours for Certificate | 18 |
Business Office Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 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 |
The A.A.S. degree plan includes the coursework embedded in the Office Foundation OSA, the AI-Enabled Business Support Specialist OSA, and both Level 1 Certificates.
Program of Study
First Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| POFI 1301 | Computer Applications I | 3 |
| POFT 1329 | Beginning Keyboarding & Document Formatting | 3 |
| POFT 1309 | Administrative Office Procedures | 3 |
| POFT 1301 | Business English | 3 |
| POFT 1325 | Business Math | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| POFI 2301 | Word Processing | 3 |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| ITSW 1310 | Presentation Graphics | 3 |
| ITSW 1307 | Introduction to Database | 3 |
| MAATH 1332 | Contemporary Math | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ACNT 1303 or ACCT 2301 | Intro to Accounting or Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| POFI 2371 | Applied Artificial Intelligence for Business | 3 |
| BMGT 1325 | Office Management | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1321 | Public Speaking or Business & Professional Communication | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| POFT 2387 | Internship - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 3 |
| BMGT 1301 | Supervision | 3 |
| ACNT 1311 | Intro to Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| ECON 2301 or ECON 2302 | Macroeconomics or Microeconomics | 3 |
| Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts Core | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. | 60 |
Business Office Technology Enhanced Skills Certificate
Students who have completed the Associate of Applied Science Degree – Business Office Technology are eligible to continue into the Enhanced Skills Certificate Program consisting of
Program of Study
Third Year
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| POFI 2340 | Advanced Word Processing | 3 |
| ITSW 2334 | Advanced Spreadsheets | 3 |
| ITSC 1309 | Integrated Software Applications I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours for Enhanced Skills | ||
| Certificate | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. | 59 | |
| Grand Total | 68 |
Business Office Technology Catalog Pages
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