For Program Information please contact:
Arriana M. Daniel,
Dean of Instruction
Room 8
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404-225-4529.

adaniel@atlantatech.edu


BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA PROGRAM

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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ATC’s Career Placement Office is available to assist students in finding employment in their occupational fields. Location: Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 128

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

COURSE OUTLINE
Curriculum
General Core Courses
Area I - English/Humanities/Fine Arts
Courses  
Credits
ENG 1010 Fundamentals of English I
5
ENG 1012 Fundamentals of English II
5
Area II - Social/Behavioral Science
EMP 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development
3
Area III - Natural Sciences / Mathematics
MAT 1011 Business Mathematics
5
OR
MAT 1012 Foundations of Mathematics
(5)
Essential Fundamental Technical Courses
BUS 1130 Document Processing
6
BUS 1140 Word Processing
5
BUS 2200 Office Accounting
6
OR
ACC 1101 Principles of Accounting I
(6)
BUS 1120 Business Document Proofreading and Editing
3
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers
3
Technical Specialization Courses
BUS 1170 Electronic Communication Applications
5
BUS 1240 Office Procedures
5
BUS 2120 Spreadsheet Fundamentals
3
BUS 2150 Presentation Applications                    3
BUS 2210 Applied Office Procedures                    5
BUS xxxx Elective (Approved by advisor)
12
   
 
  Recommended Electives
BUS 1100 Introduction to Keyboarding
3
BUS 1150 Database Applications
3
BUS 1160 Desktop Publishing
3
BUS 1200 Machine Transcription
3
BUS 2110 Advanced Word Processing
5
BUS 2130 Advanced Spreadsheet Applications
3
BUS 2240 Business Administrative Assistant Internship I
6
BUS 2250 Business Administrative Assistant Internship II
12
  Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation
74
  Minimum Program Length in Quarters
5
  Estimated Program Cost
$4,621