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State Board Approval Date: |
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Implementation Date: |
Winter, 1999 |
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Last Updated: |
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Applied Business Technology, Degree
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SPECIFIC
PROGRAM STANDARDS |
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Standard Number:
BUN3-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide admission
requirements are implemented for the Applied Business Technology, Degree
program.
Admission
refers to regular admission into a Degree program.
Statewide
program admission requirements consider state and national occupational
licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution
develops and implements clearly stated Degree program admissions policies and
procedures.
Admission
requirements are related to the functions of the Applied Business Technology,
Degree profession.
The
institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Applied Business
Technology, Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and
procedures.
The
requirements for admission to the Applied Business 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 Applied Business 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: BUN3-02-04 (Provisional Admission
Requirements)
Statewide
provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Applied Business
Technology, Degree program.
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.
Provisional
admission to the Applied Business Technology, 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 Applied Business 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 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, 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.
Standard Number:
BUN3-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
A Major
Code of BUN3 and a CIP Code of 52.0299 are applied to the Applied Business
Technology, Degree program.
Assignment
of a statewide Major Code BUN3 and CIP Code 52.0299 to the Degree program is
the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.
Each
degree/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.
Each
authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP
Code.
Each
degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with
all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.
Degree/diploma/certificate
programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major
Code for each option.
Standard Number: BUN3-03-03 (Program Consistency and
Sequence)
The
Applied Business Technology, 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.
Programs
are assigned an identical Major Code BUN3 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an
alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.
The
Applied Business Technology, Degree program is assigned a Major Code of BUN3,
and utilizes essential components designated for that program number
statewide. Program components include,
but are not limited to:
Applied
Business Technology, Degree
The
Applied Business Technology, Degree program is designed to prepare students for employment
in a variety of positions in today’s administrative and business fields. The Applied Business Technology, Degree 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 the leadership skills and customer service skills. Students are also introduced to a variety of
business software. 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 an Applied Business Technology, Associate of Applied Technology degree,
with specialties in Leadership, Technology, or Customer Service.
Course Code
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General Core Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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Composition and
Rhetoric I [P] Program
admission competency level or ENG 098 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Fundamentals of
Speech [P] Program
admission competency level or ENG 098 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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Technical
Communications [P] ENG 191 with C or better |
(5) |
0 |
0 |
(5) |
(5) |
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Introduction to
Humanities [P] ENG 191 w/ C or
better |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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Composition and
Rhetoric II [P] ENG 191 w/ C or
better |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Introductory
Psychology [P] Program
admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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College Algebra [P] Program
admission competency level |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Principles of Economics [P] Program admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Course Code |
Occupational Course Name |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Technology Option |
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Introduction to
Microcomputers [P] Provisional
admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Operating Systems Concepts [P/C] SCT 100 |
3 |
5 |
0 |
8 |
5 |
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Computer Concepts [P/C] SCT 100 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Program Design and Development [P/C] CIS 106 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Service Industry
Business Environment |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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Customer Contact
Skills |
6 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
6 |
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Computer Skills for
Customer Service |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Business Skills for
the Customer Service Environment |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Personal
Effectiveness in Customer Service |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Essential Work-based Courses |
Students must take
20credit hours of work-based courses or an approved internship |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
20 |
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Course Code |
Elective(s) |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Elective |
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(0)+ |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
2 |
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Internet Business
Fundamentals |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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