State Board Approval Date:

12/07/95

Implementation Date:

Winter, 1998

Last Updated:

08/10/04

Applied Business Technology, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

BUN2-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

BUN2-02-04

Program Numbering

BUN2-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

BUN2-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: BUN2-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Applied Business Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma program.

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

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Applied Business Technology, Diploma profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Applied Business Technology, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Applied Business Technology, Diploma 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 Applied Business Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

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

b.             proper completion of application and related procedures.

 

         

Standard Number: BUN2-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Applied Business Technology, Diploma 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 Applied Business Technology, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Applied Business Technology, Diploma 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 Applied Business Technology, Diploma 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:  BUN2-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of BUN2 and a CIP Code of 52.0299 are applied to the Applied Business Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code BUN2 and CIP Code 52.0299 to the Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

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

Evaluative Criteria

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

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

Diploma/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: BUN2-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Applied Business Technology, Diploma 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 BUN2 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Applied Business Technology, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of BUN2, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Applied Business Technology, Diploma

Program Description

 

The Applied Business Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in today's automated offices.  The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of Applied Business Technology.  Graduates of the program receive a Applied Business Technology diploma with a specialization in one of the following: Leadership, Technology or Customer Service.

Course Code

General Core Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

MAT 111

Business Math

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 111

Business English

5

0

0

5

5

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

3

0

0

3

3


 

Course Code

Occupational Course Name

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/
OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

Technology Option

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

 0

5

3

CIS 103

Operating Systems Concepts

[P/C] SCT 100

3

5

0

8

5

CIS 106

Computer Concepts

[P/C] SCT 100

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 105

Program Design and Development

[P/C] CIS 106

5

0

0

5

5

MKT 161

Service Industry Business Environment

2

0

0

2

2

MKT 162

Customer Contact Skills

6

0

0

6

6

MKT 163

Computer Skills for Customer Service

3

0

0

3

3

MKT 164

Business Skills for the Customer Service Environment

3

0

0

3

3

MKT 165

Personal Effectiveness in Customer Service

1

0

0

1

1

Essential Work-based Courses

Students must take 20credit hours of work-based courses or an approved internship

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

20

Course Code

Elective(s)

Class Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/
OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 2191

Internet Business Fundamentals

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 2201

HTML Fundamentals

2

3

0

5

3

CIS 2211

WEB Site Design Tools

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2221

WEB Graphics and Multimedia

4

4

0

8

6

Leadership Option

MKT 101

Principles of Management

[P] ENG 111

5

0

0

5

5

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

 0

5

3

MKT 161

Service Industry Business Environment

2

0

0

2

2

MKT 162

Customer Contact Skills

6

0

0

6

6

MKT 163

Computer Skills for Customer Service

3

0

0

3

3

MKT 164

Business Skills for the Customer Service Environment

3

0

0

3

3

MKT 165

Personal Effectiveness in Customer Service

1

0

0

1

1

MSD 103

Leadership and Decision Making

[P] Provisional Admission

5

0

0

5

5

MSD 102

Legal Environment for Supervisors

5

0

0

5

5

MSD 106

Counseling and Disciplinary Action

5

0

0

5

5

Essential Work-based Courses

Students must take 20credit hours of work-based courses or an approved internship

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

20

Course Code

Elective(s)

Class Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/
OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

BUS 161

Desktop Publishing I

2

6

0

8

5

BUS 202

Spreadsheet Fundamentals

1

4

0

5

3

 

Program Final Exit Point

Applied Business Technology, Diploma

65 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Applied Business Technology, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

APPENDIX B

General Information, Applied Business Technology Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Applied Business Technology program is set up on the quarter system.  A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of  specialization .  Technical institutes may implement the Applied Business Technology, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Suggested Sequence

First Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

SCT 100

Intro to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

ENG 111

Business English

5

0

0

5

5

MKT 161

Service Industry Business Environment

2

0

0

2

2

MKT 163

Computer Skills for Customer Service

3

0

0

3

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

MAT 111

Business Math

5

0

0

5

5

MKT 162

Customer Contact Skills

6

0

0

6

6

MKT 101

Principles of Management

5

0

0

5

5

 

TOTAL

16

0

0

16

16

Third Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

3

0

0

3

3

MKT 164

Business Skills for the Customer Service Environment

3

0

0

3

3

MKT 165

Personal Effectiveness in Customer Service

1

0

0

1

1

APB 201

Product Knowledge

0

0

24

24

8

 

TOTAL

7

0

24

31

15

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

MSD 102

Legal Environment for Supervisors

5

0

0

5

5

MSD 103

Leadership and Decision Making

5

0

0

5

5

APB 201

Business Skills

0

0

21

21

7

 

TOTAL

10

0

21

31

17

Fifth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

MSD 106

Counseling and Disciplinary Action

5

0

0

5

5

APB 201

Safety, Security and Discipline

0

0

15

15

5

 

Elective

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

5

0

15

20

10


APPENDIX C

Applied Business Technology, Diploma

 

Suggested Equipment List

 


Acoustical cover

Adding machine

Appointment calendar

Audio-visual equipment

Automatic sheet/envelope feeder

Binding machine

Bookcase

Calculator

Camera

Cassettes

Chalk

Clock

Continuous forms

Continuous paper

Copy holder

Correction tape

CRT filter

CRT terminal

Decollator

Desk

Desk calendar

Desk chair

Desk lamp

Desk organizer caddy (to hold pens, pencils, etc.)

Desk pad

Desk tray

Dictating machine

Dictionary

Diskette files

Diskette labels

Diskettes

Diskettes mailer

Drawer organizer

Envelopes

Equipment filter

Eraser

Facsimile machine

File basket

File cabinet

Fire extinguisher

Forms feeder/catcher

Fuses

Gummed reinforcements

Hole punch

Hyphenation reference

IDE (Interactive Display Emulator)

In/out locator board

Index pages, tabs

Labels

Laminator

Letter opener

Liquid correction fluid for typewriter

Mail scale

Memo holder

Menu-minder

Message pad

Metal fasteners

Microcomputer/monitor

Microfiche file

Microfilm

Minicomputer/terminal/monitor

Modem

Name plate

Office safe

Official Airline Guide

Operator manuals

Paper caddy

Paper clips

Paper cutter

Paper stand

Pencil sharpener

Pencils, pens, markers

Photocopier

Phototypesetter

Postage meter

Printer (daisy)

Printer (dot matrix)

Printer (laser)

Printer (thimble)

Printer stand

Printwheels

Push pins, thumb tacks

Reference manuals

Ribbons (printer, typewriter)

Rolodex file

Rubber bands

Ruler

Scissors

Scotch tape dispenser

Scratch pads

Security alarm Self-adhesive notes

Shredder

Side chair

Stack trays

Stamp machine

Stamp pad

Staple remover

Stapler

Staples

Stationery steno pads

Storage file

Tackboard

Telephone

Telephone answering machine

Telephone directory

Telephone index

Telex

Thesaurus

Tilt-top turntable

Toner for printer

Transparencies

TWX

Typewriter

Typewriter elements

Typewriter stand

Utility knife

Wall calendar

Wastebasket

Word processing software

Word processor (standalone or dedicated)

Work request forms

Work tables

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Updated: 09/14/04