Business Administrative Technology, Associate Degree, BAT3, 2009

State Board Approval Date:	April 3, 2008
Implementation Date:	Spring, 2009
Last Updated:	02/04/2009

Business Administrative Technology, Associate Degree

Program Standard and Course Guide

General Program Standards
SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS
Admission Requirements	BAT3-02-01
Provisional Program Admissions	BAT3-02-04
Program Numbering	BAT3-03-02
Program Course Consistency and Sequence	BAT3-03-03
Program Course List
Accreditation (Guide)	Appendix A
Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)	Appendix B
Suggested Equipment List (Guide)	Appendix C

Admissions

Standard Number: BAT3-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Business Administrative Technology, Associate Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into an Associate Degree program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Associate Degree program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Business Administrative Technology, Associate Degree profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Business Administrative Technology, Associate Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Business Administrative Technology, Degree program are:

a. attainment of 16 years of age;

b. documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

c. achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

d. completion of application and related procedures.

Admission of transfer students to the Business Administrative Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

a. regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

b. proper completion of application and related procedures.

Standard Number: BAT3-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Business Administrative Technology, Associate Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Business Administrative Technology, Associate Degree program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Business Administrative Technology, Associate Degree program are:

a. attainment of 16 years of age;

b. documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

c. achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

d. completion of application and related procedures.

All Business Administrative Technology, Associate Degree program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Program Structure

Standard Number: BAT3-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Program Major Code of BAT3 and a Program CIP Code of 52.0401 are applied to the Business Administrative Technology, Associate Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Program Major Code BAT3 and Program CIP Code 52.0401 to the Business Administrative Technology, Associate Degree program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Program Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Program Major Code and Program CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Program Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Program Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a Specialization Major Code and Specialization CIP Code for each option.

Standard Number: BAT3-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Business Administrative Technology, Associate Degree program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code BAT3 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Business Administrative Technology, Associate Degree program is assigned a Major Code of BAT3, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Business Administrative Technology, Associate Degree

Program Description

The Business Administrative Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today’s technology-driven workplaces. The Business Administrative Technology program provides learning opportunities, which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes the use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications software. Students are also introduced to accounting fundamentals, electronic communications, internet research, and electronic file management. The program includes instruction in effective communication skills and technology innovations for the office. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of administrative technology. Graduates of the program receive a Business Administrative Technology, Associate of Applied Science degree.

Course Code	General Core Course Title	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 1101	Composition and Rhetoric [P] Program admission level language competency or ENG 098 and RDG 098	5	0	0	5	5
ENG 1102	Literature and Composition [P] ENG 1101 with a grade of “C” or better	5	0	0	5	5
or
HUM 1101	Introduction to Humanities [P] ENG 1101 with a grade of “C” or better	(5)	(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
SPC 1101	Public Speaking [P] Program admission level language competency or ENG 098	5	0	0	5	5
PSY 1101	Introduction to Psychology [P] Program admission	5	0	0	5	5
MAT 1111	College Algebra [P] Minimum ASSET score of 42 or completion of MAT 099 with a minimum exit ASSET score of 42 or Compass equivalent.	5	0	0	5	5
or
MAT 1100	Quantitative Skills and Reasoning [P] Program admission requirements or MAT 098 and/or MAT 1013 with a passing grade of C or better.	(6)	(2)	(0)	(7)	(6)
Minimum Hours Required		25	0	0	25	25

Course Code	Occupational Course Title	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers [P] Provisional admission	1	4	0	5	3
ACC 1101	Principles of Accounting I [P] Provisional admission	4	4	0	8	6
ACC 1102	Principles of Accounting II [P] ACC 1101	4	4	0	8	6
BUS 1130	Document Processing [P] Ability to key at least 25 wpm or BUS 1100 [C] SCT 100	2	8	0	10	6
BUS 1150	Database Applications [P] SCT 100	1	4	0	5	3
BUS 1240	Office Procedures [P] SCT 100	2	6	0	8	5
BUS 1140	Word Processing [P] SCT 100	2	6	0	8	5
BUS 2210	Applied Office Procedures [P] BUS 1130, BUS 1240, BUS 1140, BUS 2120 [C] BUS 2200 or ACC 1101, BUS 1120, BUS 1170	2	6	0	8	5
BUS 1170	Electronic Communication Applications [P] SCT 100	2	6	0	8	5
BUS 2110	Advanced Word Processing [P] BUS 1140	2	6	0	8	5
BUS 2120	Spreadsheet Applications [P] SCT 100	1	4	0	5	3
BUS 2150	Presentation Applications [P] SCT 100	1	4	0	5	3
BUS 1120	Business Document Proofreading and Editing [P] BUS 1130, ENG 1010 or 1101	1	4	0	5	3
XXX xxx	Specific Occupational-Guided Elective	0+	0+	0+	12+	12
Minimum Required Hours:		25+	66+	0	98	70

Course Code	*Electives Course Title**	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
MSD 100	Principles of Management [P] Provisional Admission	5	0	0	5	5
MSD 113	Business Ethics [P] Provisional Admission	5	0	0	5	5
MSD 210	Team Project [P] Program Admission	5	0	0	5	5
CIS 2201	HTML Fundamentals [P] Provisional Admission	2	3	0	5	3
BUS 2130	Advanced Spreadsheet Applications [P] BUS 2120 or ACC 1106	1	4	0	5	3
BUS 1100	Introduction to Keyboarding	1	4	0	5	3
BUS 2240	Business Administrative Assistant Internship I [P] Successful completion of all program courses	0	0	18	0	6
BUS 2250	Business Administrative Assistant Internship II [P] Successful completion of all program courses	0	0	36	0	12
BUS 1200	Machine Transcription [P] BUS 1130, ENG 1010, SCT 100	1	4	0	5	3
BUS 1300	Introduction to Business [P] Program Admission	5	0	0	5	5
BUS 1160	Desktop Publishing [P] SCT 100	1	4	0	5	3
BUS 2160	Electronic Mail Applications [P] Program Admission, SCT 100	1	4	0	5	3

*Program Advisor may recommend other approved specialization-related courses

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 1101	Composition and Rhetoric	5	0	0	5	5
MAT 1111	College Algebra	5	0	0	5	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	1	4	0	5	3
	Total	11	4	0	15	13

Second Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
BUS 1140	Word Processing	2	6	0	8	5
ENG 1102	Literature and Composition	5	0	0	5	5
or
HUM 1101	Introduction to Humanities	(5)	(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
BUS 2150	Presentation Applications	1	4	0	5	3
XXX xxx	Specific Occupational-Guided Elective	0+	0+	0+	3+	3+
	Total	8+	10+	0+	21+	16+

Third Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
BUS 1130	Document Processing	2	8	0	10	6
BUS 2110	Advanced Word Processing	2	6	0	8	5
BUS 2120	Spreadsheet Applications	1	4	0	5	3
XXX xxx	Specific Occupational-Guided Elective	0+	0+	0+	3+	3
	Total	5+	18+	0+	26+	17

Fourth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
BUS 1240	Office Procedures	2	6	0	8	5
BUS 1150	Database Applications	1	4	0	5	3
SPC 1101	Public Speaking	5	0	0	5	5
BUS 1120	Business Document Proofreading and Editing	1	4	0	5	3
	Total	9	14	0	23	16

Fifth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 1101	Principles of Accounting I	4	4	0	8	6
PSY 1101	Introductory Psychology	5	0	0	5	5
BUS 1170	Electronic Communication Applications	2	6	0	8	5
	Total	11	10	0	21	16

Sixth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 1102	Principles of Accounting II	4	4	0	8	6
BUS 2210	Applied Office Procedures	2	6	0	8	5
XXX xxx	Specific Occupational-Guided Electives	0+	0+	0+	6+	6
	Total	6+	10+	0+	22+	17