Middlesex offers 71 certificate and associate degree programs, many of them designed to equip you for the current and future job market. The college is committed to educational opportunity and instructional excellence. Faculty, advisors, counselors and other professional staff are actively involved in support systems that give students the confidence and study skills needed for academic progress. The Business Technologies Associate in Science degree program provides students with the computer and communication skills needed to function in today's business and office workplace. The main components of the program include the Middlesex general education core and foundation courses in business theory, business communications, accounting, and basic computer applications.
Students then have the option of concentrating in one of several business technology areas.
A General Concentration allows students to create their own mix of business and technology courses. The Office Management and Technology Systems Concentration provides students with the organizational, communication, and computer skills needed for administrative office support and management positions. The Computer Applications Concentration provides proficiency in the major software tools used in business and office management, including spreadsheets, databases, and an application of the student's choice. The Desktop Publishing and Business Communications Concentration prepares students to produce effective business documents and communications materials through a combination of skills in business writing, graphic design, and the use of industry-standard desktop publishing and graphics software. A total of credits and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 are required for graduation.