Purpose
The Business Office Technology (BOT) Program prepares individuals for high-demand careers needed in today’s computerized workplace. The BOT Program offers three award options, the Level One Basic Certificate, , the Level Two Advanced Certificate, and the two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree. The Level One Basic Certificate Program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level office information technology careers by providing cutting-edge training in the use of currently popular software packages and preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification and Intel QuickBooks Certification. The Level One Advanced Certificate Program is designed to expand software skills and professional competence to include ethics, office management, and an internship. The two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree is for individuals preparing for advanced office information technology careers in office and business management, executive assistant, computer project administration, and medical office administration. Students will be required to take the appropriate certification exam(s) before the end of each semester as applicable to individual courses (see course descriptions in back of catalog). Students who have completed the A.A.S. degree may receive advanced training in management skills leading to an Enhanced Skills Certificate.
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to the BOT program through the regular college admission procedures (see Admission Regulations section). Students will receive a Level One Basic Certificate, Level One Advanced Certificate, or an A.A.S. degree upon satisfactory completion of the program of study and upon making formal application for graduation (see Curricula section).
More information can be found on the SWTX Buisness Office Technolocy page.