Business Technology: Associate in Science
Description
The overall objective of the Business Technology Program is to prepare students (and to upgrade/retrain business professionals) for employment in administrative support positions in office settings in both private and public business and related industries. The curriculum provides for career mobility. Articulation agreements have been established with the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu. In order to obtain a Business Technology certificate or degree, students must complete all business technology (BUSN) courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate behaviors associated with being a responsible member of a team to meet an organization's objectives.
- Demonstrate professionalism in work quality, appearance, attitude, and workplace behavior as required in a diverse business environment.
- Create and manage documents using current and emerging technologies effectively and handle multiple priorities.
- Communicate clearly and effectively through oral and written interactions, complying with standard office etiquette.
- Use research and decision-making skills to make informed choices consistent with personal and organizational goals.
- Apply appropriate strategies to secure employment, retain a job, and advance in a career.
Contact Information
Program Coordinator: Stanley May
Location: BE 221
Phone: (808) 455-0617
Email: stanleym@hawaii.edu
CTE Counselor: Joy Lane
Location: BE 210
Phone: (808) 455-0220
Email: joylane@hawaii.edu
Notes
The BTEC program helps students attain their career goals through a high-quality career and technical education program to obtain business technology positions.
Certificate of Achievement students cannot use ACC 124 as a 100-level elective if taking ACC 201 for Associate in Science Degree.
Recommended: ECON 130 or ECON 131 for Social Science (DS)
Program Requirements
Semester 1
Semester 2
Math Requirement (AS-BTEC-E2020)
Total Credits: 3
Choose ONE course from the following.
Notes:
- Students who want to register for MATH 115 must see advisor.
- Students may take a math course numbered higher than 115 that is not shown below to fulfill the requirement.
SP 151 or SP 251
Total Credits: 3
Choose ONE course from the following.
Business Technology Approved Electives
Total Credits: 3
Choose one of the following or any Leeward CC Business Division elective (from ACC, BUS, BUSN, BLAW, ECOM, ENT, FIN, HIT, HOST, MKT, MGT).
*ACC 201 highly recommended for students transferring to a 4-year institution/bachelor's degree program.
Semester 3
Business Technology Approved Electives
Total Credits: 3
Choose one of the following or any Leeward CC Business Division elective (from ACC, BUS, BUSN, BLAW, ECOM, ENT, FIN, HIT, HOST, MKT, MGT).
*ACC 201 highly recommended for students transferring to a 4-year institution/bachelor's degree program.
Business Technology Approved Electives
Total Credits: 3
Choose one of the following or any Leeward CC Business Division elective (from ACC, BUS, BUSN, BLAW, ECOM, ENT, FIN, HIT, HOST, MKT, MGT).
*ACC 201 highly recommended for students transferring to a 4-year institution/bachelor's degree program.
DA or DH (3cr)
Total Credits: 3
Take a course from one of the two options below.
Diversification Arts (DA)
Total Credits: 3
Three credits are required.
The link below will take you to the Diversification Requirements page. Then select the link "Diversification Arts (DA)" to view the list of courses.
Diversification Humanities (DH-3cr)
Total Credits: 3
Three credits are required.
The link below will take you to the Diversification Requirements page. Then select the link "Diversification Humanities (DH)" to view the list of the courses. Choose one course from the list.
BTEC Specialization (E2021)
Total Credits: 3
Choose one course from the following options.
BTEC Specialization (E2021)
Total Credits: 3
Choose one course from the following options.
Semester 4
BUSN 193V (2cr)
Total Credits: 2
Cooperative Education provides practical career-related work experience through a program used nationally in colleges and universities to apply classroom knowledge and to develop job competencies. Full-time or part-time work in private and public sectors is utilized for this program. The number of credits earned depends upon the number of hours spent at the job station during the semester.
BTEC Specialization (E2021)
Total Credits: 3
Choose one course from the following options.
Diversification Biological Sciences (DB) or Physical Sciences (DP)
Total Credits: 3
Three credits are required.
The link below will take you to the Diversification Requirements page. Select one course from one of the following groups:
- Diversification Biological Sciences (DB)
- Diversification Biological Sciences + Lab (DB + DY)
- Diversification Physical Sciences (DP)
DS (AS-BTEC)
Total Credits: 3
Take one course from the following options.
Note: Students who plan to transfer to a 4-year institution/bachelor's degree program are recommended to take either ECON 130 or ECON 131.
Diversification Social Sciences (DS-3cr)
Total Credits: 3
Three credits are required.
The link below will take you to the Diversification Requirements page. Then select the link "Diversification Social Sciences (DS) 6 cr" to view the list of the courses. Choose one course from the list.