The Applied Business Technology program provides thorough, in-depth training in the skills required by office workers today. Current computer software applications are stressed, as well as the traditional skills and knowledge of business English, business calculations, office procedures, customer relations, and strong keyboarding skills.
Students can choose from a variety of specialties to support their personal career objectives.
This is a two-level program, with Level I providing strong essential skills, and Level II providing specialties. A two-week work placement practicum is available at the end of the program. Instructors use a combination of lectures, individual assignments, lab sessions, and self-paced exercises to teach the classes. Students are expected to complete a minimum of 10 hours of work outside class each week. Instructors come from a wide variety of backgrounds in business and education, and they stress the development of the high-level practical skills that are needed in the workplace.