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DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM LENGTH

Program Tuition: $4,482.00 Program Materials: $ 750.00 Total Cost: $5,232.00

Total cost is inclusive of all required materials and fees. Total cost assumes the completion of all courses in the program. Transfer credits reduce time and cost. Per course cost is $872, included in totals above.

PROGRAM COST

Tech-Certificate - Business Administration CIP Code: 52.0201 (NCES.ed.gov)

Award Level – Technical Certificate

Program Duration: 15 months Semester Credits: 30 hours Contact Hours: 450 Est. outside Study Hours: 900

The Technical Certificate in Business Administration 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 and Microsoft Office application programs. 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 LENGTH PROGRAM COST

Program Tuition: $ 7,470.00 Program Materials: $ 1,250.00 Total Cost: $ 8,720.00

DESCRIPTION

Upon successfully completing this program the graduate should qualify to fill entry-level positions in the IT department of small to large organizations, or an entry level position within a firm in the IT sector.

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POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

To better prepare our graduates for entering the work force in their chosen field, ABTU aligns select courses within each program, to industry certification exams. Upon completion of Associates of Applied Science in Business Administration, students are prepared to attempt the following certification exams:

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MOS) – MS Office 2016 Core

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

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Technical Certificate – Business Administration Program Layout

Business Core

The core of the Business Administration program gives

students an introduction to key aspects of business operation

including general office functions, software, , and accounting.

Business and Technology are becoming inseparable

compliments to one another, so each of these concepts are

introduced in combination with commonly used industry software and technology to give students

the hands on practical skills required to thrive in the

technology driven business world.

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Code Title Credit Hours

CIS-100 IT Fundamentals 3

CIS-110 Microsoft Office® 3

CIB-110 Intro to Business 3

CIB-115 Business Office Procedures 3

CIB-200 Accounting Fundamentals 3

CIB-210 Accounting in QuickBooks 3

Total: 18

Electives

Students can tailor the Business Administration Technical

Certificate to their educational and career needs by selecting 4

electives from any undergraduate business courses. Please see page

100 for a complete listing of undergraduate business courses.

Select IT Courses may also be eligible as electives.

Code Title Credit Hours

Business Elective Course 3

Business Elective Course 3

Business Elective Course 3

Business Elective Course 3

Total: 12

Please see page 100 for a complete listing of

undergraduate business courses.

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Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, the graduate should be able to:

Learning Outcome Courses

Demonstrate a foundation of computer and information systems knowledge, technical skills, and basic ability to use computer software.

CIS-100

Compose professional documents using Microsoft Office applications (word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software) and integrate the applications.

CIS-110 CIS-120 CIS-130

Explain the concepts of functional areas of a business office operation and maintenance.

CIB-115 CIB-110

Apply knowledge of accounting principles and processes to business situations and managerial decision making.

CIB-200 CIB-210

Apply marketing principles to formulate effective marketing plans or solutions to marketing issues.

CIB-220

Evaluate consumer behavior that affects buying decisions and customer service.

CIB-230

Apply decision support tools to business decision making. PMM-200

STACKABLE CREDENTIALS

MBA +36 Credits

156 Credits Total

Bachelor’s

Degree +60 Credits

120 Credits Total

Associate’s Degree

+30 credits 60 Credits Total Business

Specialist Certificate

18 credits

~4-5 Years ~2.5 Years 9 Months GO! ~6-7 Years

All credits earned at each level are applied to the next level as you advance.

Technical Certificate

+12 credits 30 Credits Total

15 Months