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Technical Diploma Business Administration and Information Technology
1. III. Technical Diploma
♦ Business Administration and Information Technology
CIP Code: 52.0201, 52.1201
Program Title:
Business Administration and Information Technology
Completion Award:
Technical Diploma
Contact Hours:
450
Outside Study Hours: 900
Semester Credits:
30 hours
(including 3 semester credits of General Studies)
Program Duration:
60 weeks
Cost Per Credit Hour:
$249
Total Tuition: $7,470
Course Materials and Fees: $125
Total Course Materials & Fees: $1,250**
Total Cost of Program:
$8,720
(including course materials and fees)
Program Description
The Technical Diploma in Business Administration and Information Technology introduces individuals
to the functions and processes of a firm or organization and the use of technological information
systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and communications support needs.
The program includes basic instruction in the principles of information technology, business office
procedures, databases, Microsoft Office application programs, with specific emphases in Excel and
Access. Also included is instruction in website design and development, and accounting. The academic
and professional skills taught during the program prepare the graduate to function in the business
office environment utilizing Office applications and computer technology.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the graduate should be able to:
Understand the basic concepts, principles and terminology required to function in an
information technology driven business environment.
Demonstrate practical use of Microsoft Office applications..
Perform basic bookkeeping functions using QuickBooks.
Creatively function in an organization as a composer, editor and proofreader of business or
business-related communications.
Create and utilize Excel spreadsheets to analyze and support basic business functions.
Generate basic Access databases.
Potential Employment
Upon successfully completing this program the graduate may qualify to fill entry level positions in
business administration, office operations, administrative assistant, basic website design, bookkeeping
and other positions in the businesses utilizing computer systems and office technology.
* ACOT’s program courses are designed in sequential order. Therefore, the student must complete the given
course before progressing to the next course in the sequence.
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