Business Technology
BT061 Electronic Calculators
2 credit hours, 2 Lecture hours
Covers the use of electronic printing calculators to solve simple business and mathematical problems. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MTH060. F, Sp.
BT061A Electronic Calculators A
1 credit hours, 2 Lab hours
Introduces use of electronic calculators to solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions. Includes speed and accuracy in touch operation of the calculator. F, W, Sp, Su
BT061B Electronic Calculators B
1 credit hours, 2 Lab hours
Continues BT061A. Applies the functions of an electronic calculator to solve business problems. Covers the percentage formula, simple interest, trade discounts, payroll and consumer installment buying. Stresses speed and accuracy in touch operation of the calculator. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MTH060 and BT061A. Offered as needed.
BT084 Business English 1
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Emphasizes basic English skills, including spelling, parts of speech, sentence patterns, terminal punctuation and dictionary use. Uses these skills in writing and saying clear, concise sentences. F, W, Sp, Su
BT085 Business English 2
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Emphasizes effective business writing by focusing on proper grammar, punctuation and sentence structure. Covers the writing of business-related paragraphs. Prerequisite: BT084 or consent of instructor based on proficiency exam. F, W, Sp.
BT086 Personal & Professional Development
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Emphasizes the personal and professional strengths sought by employers in hiring and promoting employees. Promotes individual self-assessment as a tool to compare those traits with the student's own personal and professional strengths and weaknesses. Offers opportunities to develop step-by-step approaches toward enhancing professional marketability. F, W.
BT090 Bookkeeping
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Covers basic accounting principles and procedures to provide familiarity with financial records and current accounting terminology. Includes training in processing techniques for handling information: special journals, controlling accounts and worksheets used in preparation of account statements, purchases, sales and end-of-the-period procedures. F, W, Sp
BT099 Proofreading/Editing
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Presents effective proofreading techniques emphasizing punctuation, word division, spelling, grammar and abbreviations. Includes practical applications and use of an office reference manual while developing editing and pre-transcription skills. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in BT085. F, W
BT099A Proofreading/Editing A
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Presents effective proofreading techniques, emphasizing word division, spelling, capitalization, numbers, and abbreviations. Includes practical applications and use of an office reference manual while developing editing and pre-transcription skills. Offered as needed.
BT099B Proofreading/Editing B
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Presents effective proofreading techniques, emphasizing punctuation, word division, spelling, grammar and abbreviations. Includes practical applications and use of an office reference manual while developing editing and pre-transcription skills. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in BT085 and BT099A or equivalent as determined by instructor. Offered as needed.
BT099C Proofreading/Editing C
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Presents effective proofreading techniques, emphasizing punctuation, word division, spelling, grammar and abbreviations. Includes practical applications and use of an office reference manual while developing editing and pre-transcription skills. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in BT085, BT099A, and BT099B, or equivalent as determined by instructor. Offered as needed.
BT116 Office Procedures
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Introduces administrative support activities. Includes discussion of human relation issues, telephone usage, development of effective listening skills, mailing and shipping services, preparation of financial records, plans for meetings and conferences, travel arrangements, scheduling appointments, meeting with the public, supervision and leadership, and employment opportunities. F, W, Sp, Su
BT120 Professional Communicatn Skls
4 credit hours, 4 Lecture hours
Introduces principles of written, oral, and non-verbal communication. Includes composition of business documents related to meetings (letters, memoranda, agendas, minutes); use of reference manuals; participation in small groups and business meetings (group dynamics, team building, short oral reports); and preparation of written reports with documentation. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in BT085 or placement through the proficiency exam. W, Sp.
BT128 Intro to Records Management
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Introduces principles and procedures for efficient organization and control of business records. Covers the creation, management, maintenance, storage and disposition of records. Includes practice in alphabetic, numeric, subject and geographic filing systems of correspondence and other papers. F, Sp
BT128A Intro to Records Management A
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Introduces basic principles used in the systematic planning of the classification, arrangement and filing of alphabetic correspondence and the requisition, charge and follow-up controls. Offered as needed.
BT128B Intro to Records Management B
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Presents various other types of filing systems: color-coded, alphabetic, subject, numeric and geographic. Emphasizes records control, transfer, storage, retrieval and disposition of paper recorded and special records filing. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in BT128A. Offered as needed.
BT128C Intro to Records Management C
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Covers principles and procedures for efficient organization and control of business records. Includes management of the creation, maintenance, storage, and disposition of records. Also covers automation and micrographics in the study of information resource management. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in BT128B. Offered as needed.
BT130 Customer Service
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Covers various aspects of customer service including verbal communication, nonverbal communication, listening, using technology (telephone, voice mail, email, fax, etc.), written messages, handling difficult encounters, understanding diversity, managing stress and time, and encouraging customer loyalty. F, Sp.
BT280A Cooperative Work Experience
1-12 credit hours, 0-34 CWE hours
Places students in a business, industry or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction. Field experience supervised by college instructors and work experience coordinators. See program advisors. Offered as needed.
Updated October 28, 2007 by Marketing and Student Recruitment.