Business Technology Degree Program * Old *
BA23 - 201003
**Special Notice**
The Business Technology Degree program (BA23) is scheduled for termination, to be replaced by a new Business Technology Degree program (BT23). No new students will be admitted to this old Business Technology Degree program and will instead be accepted into the new Business Technology Degree program (BT23) effective Summer 2023. Currently enrolled students should contact the Program Chair, Elizabeth Ortiz, (eortiz@laniertech.edu, 678-341-6654) for more information.
Program Description
The Business Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today's technology-driven workplaces. The Business Technology program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications software. Students are also introduced to accounting fundamentals, electronic communications, internet research, and electronic file management. The program includes instruction in effective communication skills and terminology that encompasses office management and executive assistant qualification and technology innovations for the office. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of administrative technology.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Program Length & Availability
5 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall, Forsyth, Barrow, Online
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
General Education Core – Total of 15 Hours
Area I – Language Arts/Communications – Choose 3 Hours
Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences – Choose 3 Hours
Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics – Choose 3 Hours
Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts – Choose 3 Hours
General Education Core Elective – Choose 3 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 43 Hours
Specific Occupational-Guided Electives – Choose 6 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 64
Graduation Plan
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
| ENGL 1101 | Composition & Rhetoric | 3 |
| Area II General Education Core | 3 |
| Area III General Education Core | 3 |
| COMP 1000 | Intro to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Occupational Related Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
ENGL 1101:- Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor
Semester Two
Choose One:
Required
Semester Three
| BUSN 1240 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| BUSN 1410 | Spreadsheet Concepts & Apps | 4 |
| BUSN 1430 | Desktop Pub/Presentation Apps | 4 |
| Area IV General Education Core | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Four
| Occupational Related Elective | 3 |
| BUSN 1420 | Database Applications | 4 |
| MGMT 1100 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUSN 2160 | Electronic Mail Applications | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Semester Five
Apply for Graduation
| General Education Core Electives | 3 |
| BUSN 2210 | Applied Office Procedures | 3 |
| BUSN 2190 | Bus Doc Proofreading/Editing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 64
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.