Business Technology Diploma Program * Old *
BA22 - 201003
**Special Notice**
The Business Technology Diploma program (BA22) is scheduled for termination, to be replaced by a new Business Technology Diploma program (BA12). No new students will be admitted to this old Business Technology Diploma program and will instead be accepted into the new Business Technology Diploma program (BT12) 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 program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in 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, presentation, and database 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 technology that encompasses office management and executive assistant qualification and technology innovations for the office. Also provided are opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of business administrative technology.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Program Length & Availability
4 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
Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 18 Hours
Business Administrative Assistant Specialization – Total of 24 Hours
Specific Occupational-Guided Electives – Choose 6 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 50
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 1010:- Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor
Choose One:
Choose One:
Required
| COMP 1000 | Intro to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Occupational Related Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Two
Choose One:
Required
Semester Three
Semester Four
Apply for Graduation
| Occupational Related Elective | 3 |
| BUSN 2210 | Applied Office Procedures | 3 |
| BUSN 2190 | Bus Doc Proofreading/Editing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 50
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.