Associate Degree in Business Applications Specialist
Green River College
Key Information
Campus location
Auburn, USA
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
90 hours
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 10,830 / per year **
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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** Living Expenses $8865, Fees $603, Books $702, Total $21000
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Introduction
The Business Applications Specialist program at Green River College can help prepare you for a rewarding career in a variety of industries and positions, including Project Coordinators, Executive Secretaries, Office Managers, and entry-level positions within the Information Technology industry.
Getting Started
- You may enroll in the Business Applications Specialist program at the beginning of any quarter. The program hours are flexible with day, evening, and online classes.
- Complete an application to Green River College
- Complete placement assessment
- Meet with a Business Technologies and Administrative Careers faculty advisor.
- A GED® or high school diploma is highly recommended before entering the program. Communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills are vital.
- Business Application Specialist graduates need to be responsible, task-oriented, and flexible.
Program Notes
Our Business Applications Specialist program offers you:
- A hands-on learning experience.
- Possible credit for relevant prior experience.
- Possible credit through Tech Prep articulation agreements.
- An internship opportunity.
- An update of your existing office skills.
- An opportunity to begin a career in the administrative field.
- Employment opportunities include: general offices, Insurance offices, non-Profit organizations, training and Development offices, community services offices, secretarial services
Overview
This degree program provides students an opportunity to develop essential business skills in their area of interest, as well as comprehensive general education. Placement in courses depends on the student’s prior education and experience. Students in this program must complete each class with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Students may enter this program at the beginning of any quarter. This program meets the college’s related instruction requirements for the Associate in Applied Arts degree.
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Curriculum
90 Credits
This degree program provides students an opportunity to develop essential business skills in their area of interest, as well as comprehensive general education. Placement in courses depends on the student’s prior education and experience. Students in this program must complete each class with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Students may enter this program at the beginning of any quarter. This program meets the college’s related instruction requirements for the Associate in Applied Arts degree.
Requirements
- BTAC 100 - Fundamentals of Computers Credits: 5
- BTAC 101 - Beginning Keyboarding Credits: 5 *
or
- BTAC 102 - Intermediate Keyboarding Credits: 5 *
- BTAC 112 - Beginning Word Credits: 5
- BTAC 132 - Business Communication Applications Credits: 5
- BTAC 140 - Records Management Credits: 5
- BTAC 150 - Introduction to Windows Credits: 5
- BTAC 162 - Introduction to Excel Credits: 5
- BTAC 163 - Advanced Excel Credits: 5
- BTAC 184 - Internet and Basic Web Design Credits: 5
- BTAC 185 - Introduction to Microsoft Access Credits: 5
- BTAC 214 - Introduction to Information Security Credits: 5
- BTAC 216 - Computer Support Internship I Credits: 2-5
- BTAC 255 - Advanced Word Credits: 5
- BTAC 266 - Inside Microsoft Office Credits: 5
- Reading - Eligible for READ 104 (as determined by the appropriate placement score) or completion of READ 094 Credits: 0-5
- Any BTAC course not currently required in the degree Credits: 1+
Related Instruction Requirements
Satisfies related instruction requirements.
Written Communication
- BTAC 130 - Business Correspondence Credits: 5
Oral Communication
Choose one from the following:
- CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 5
- CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: 5
- CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication Credits: 5
Computations
- BTAC 110 - Business Math Applications Credits: 5
Human Relations
- BTAC 250 - Office Relations and Procedures Credits: 5
Electives
Students must select Electives to total a minimum of 90 credits.
Notes
*Credit by advanced placement may be granted in typing/keyboarding after departmental review of prior training. †Students may earn up to 10 credits through Work Experience classes.
Career Opportunities
Employment Outlook
Occupations: Office Assistant, Office Clerk, Administrative Support
Earnings: Range from $13.48 to $16.72 an hour, entry to mid-level.