Academic Information
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Revised: March 2012
Business Technology
2 to 5 Semester Program Options
Coordinator and Assistant Professor: Enos
Assistant Professor: Spinner
Master Instructor: Larson
Advanced Instructor: WarrenSee Faculty Information
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Four certificate options, an Advanced Technical Certificate, three Associate of Applied Science Degrees and a Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree are available.
For a Program Information Packet, use this link, which leads to descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses. The URL is http://www.isu.edu/ctech/business_information/
Administrative professionals manage and maintain all aspects of an office environment. Extensive software skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint are required, as well as Internet research abilities and strong communication skills. Administrative office assistants need flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, project coordination skills, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors. Accounting technicians perform a combination of calculating, posting, and verifying duties involving financial data using spreadsheets, database, and accounting software. They handle accounting for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations by electronically processing accounting transactions, using journals and ledgers; preparing financial statements; and processing payroll.
Administrative and accounting support professionals are in demand. According to the Idaho Occupational Employment and Wage Survey 2010, salaries for Office and Administrative Support Occupations in Bannock and Power counties averaged $13.40/hour; the salary for Administrative Assistants averaged $16.09/hour.
Business Information graduates perform a wide variety of administrative and office management skills needed in business. They may work in medical, legal, accounting, or other administrative office settings.
Accounting technicians perform a combination of calculating, posting, and verifying duties involving financial data. They use computers and work with database or spreadsheet programs to maintain accounting records. The program offers a Technical Certificate and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting Technology. .
Administrative assistants use skills in management support functions, organization, and technology, and are frequently responsible for planning travel, meetings, and other executive support duties. Employment opportunities are available in offices both large and small including banks, insurance, education, real estate, and government. The program offers a Technical Certificate in Business Information Technology, a Technical Certificate in Administrative Technology, and an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Management Technology.
Helpful High School Courses
English, mathematics, computer applications, keyboarding, accounting, desktop publishing, and economics/business courses.
A grade of "C-" or better must be attained in all required courses. If a "C-" or better is not achieved in a required class, the student may repeat the class only one time. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
BT 0112 Voice Recognition 1 cr
BT 0121 Digital Input and Transcription 3 cr
BT 0144 Document Processing 3 cr
BT 0170 Introduction to Computers 3 cr
BT 0173 Spreadsheets 3 cr
BT 0174 Records and Database Management 3 cr
TGE 0158 Job Search 2 cr
TOTAL: 18 cr