Business Systems Technology

The mission of the Business Systems Technology Program is to prepare individuals for employment in a variety of careers as an office professional. Students may select one of seven major areas of study-general office, information processing, accounting, administrative, medical and health information, medical administrative, and legal administrative. Individual learning modules geared specifically to each major area are integrated into the curriculum. Modules ranging from introduction to the PC, office equipment use, recording medical histories, composing correspondence, managing databases, creating spreadsheets, creating presentations and reports, mail handling, telephone techniques, electronic filing, etc., are taught. The core responsibilities of each field such as performing and/or coordinating office activities, storing, retrieving and integrating information, and organizing and maintaining files are an integral part of the curriculum. Safe, efficient work practices and basic occupational and employability skills are emphasized. Office internships are also required for each core completion.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Organizational restructuring and increased office automation have led to a variety of administrative and clerical jobs. As technology continues to expand, experience as an office professional provides an abundance of job opportunities. Rapidly growing industries such as administrative and support services, health care and social assistance, educational services, and professional scientific and technical services generate a large number of opportunities. Other opportunities exist at the local, state and federal level.