Associate of Applied Science Degree - AAS
Business Administration and Information Technology

Program Title:	Business Administration and Information Technology
Completion Award:	Associate of Applied Science Degree
Contact Hours:	900
Study Hours:	1,800
Semester Credits:	60 hours (including 15 semester credits of General Studies)
Program Duration:	120 weeks
Tuition:	$14,940
Books & Software:	$2,500
Total Cost:	$17,440 (including books, software & shipping)
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Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Administration and Information Technology expands on the knowledge gained in the diploma courses by including instruction in the principles of database-driven websites, e-commerce, marketing, customer service, information security, and project management including practical applications utilizing Microsoft Project. Completion of the course will prepare the graduate to function in a technology driven business environment.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the graduate should be able to:

• Explain and appraise the concepts of budgeting, scheduling and coordination, office systems operation and maintenance, office records management, organization, and security.
• Maintain documentation, and project data utilizing Microsoft Project.
• Perform accounting functions in the position of a QuickBooks bookkeeper accounting assistant or accounting clerk.
• Creatively function in an organization as a composer, editor and proofreader of business or business-related communications.
• Organize and maintain the operations of a small business.

Potential Employment

Upon successfully completing this program the graduate may qualify for employment as an assistant office manager, QuickBooks bookkeeper, customer service representative, account representative, administrative assistant, assistant to a project manager and other positions in the business, and computer fields.

* ACOT’s program courses are designed in sequential order. Therefore, the student must complete the given course before progressing to the next course in the sequence.

Required Courses	Credits
CIS-100 Information Technology and Distance Learning Text: Title:Introduction to Web-based Learning Author(s): Christopher B. Balthrop, Lute Atieh Title: New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2011: Introductory, 13th Edition Author(s): June Jamrich Parsons, Dan Oja ISBN-10: 0538744820 ISBN-13: 9780538744829 Copyright: ©2011 Published Title:Title: Windows 7 Product Guide Author(s): Microsoft Corporation Price: $125.00	3
CIS-110 Integrated Business Applications Text: Title: Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows Vista Edition, 1st Edition Author(s): Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat ISBN-10: 1423927133 ISBN-13: 9781423927136 Copyright: ©2009 Published Price: $125.00	3
CIS-120 Microsoft Excel 2007 Text: Title: Microsoft Office Excel 2007: Complete Concepts and Techniques, 1st Edition Author(s): Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Jeffrey J. Quasney ISBN-10: 1418843431 ISBN-13: 9781418843434 Copyright: ©2008 Published Price: $125.00	3*
CIS-130 Relational Database Management - Access 2007 Text: Title: Microsoft Office Access 2007: Complete Concepts and Techniques, 1st Edition Author(s): Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Philip J. Pratt, Mary Z. ISBN-10:1418843407 ISBN-13: 9781418843403 Copyright: ©2008 Published Price: $125.00	3
CIT-150 Website Design and Development Text: Title: Microsoft® Expression Web 3: Comprehensive, 1st Edition Author(s): Gary B. Shelly, Jennifer Campbell ISBN-13: 9780538474443 ISBN-10: 0538474440 Copyright: ©2011 Published * software included Price: $125.00	3*
CIT-220 Database-Driven Websites and E-Commerce Text: Title: Database-Driven Web Sites Author(s): Mike Morrison, Joline Morrison ISBN-10: 0-619-06448-x ISBN-13: 9780619064488 Copyright: ©2007 Published Price: $125.00	3
CIB-100 Business Office Procedures Text: Title: The Office: Procedures and Technology, 5th Edition Author(s): Mary Ellen Oliverio, William R. Pasewark, Bonnie R. White ISBN-10: 0538443545 ISBN-13: 9780538443548 Copyright: ©2007 Published Price: $125.00	3*
CIB-110 Introduction to Business Text: Title: Foundations of Business, 2nd Edition Author(s): William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor ISBN-10: 0538744510 ISBN-13: 9780538744515 Copyright: ©2011 Published Price: $125.00	3
CIB-200 Accounting Fundamentals Text: Title: Corporate Financial Accounting, 10th Edition Author(s): Carl Warren, James Reeve, Jonathan Duchac ISBN-13: 978-0-324-66383-9 ISBN-10: 0-324-66383-8 Copyright: ©2009 Published Price: $125.00	3
CIB-210 Accounting Information Systems - Practical Emphasis Text: Title: Intuit QuickBooks Learning Guide 2010 Author(s): A.L. Craig ISBN 978-1-57338-000-3 Copyright: ©2009 Published Price: $125.00	3
CIB-220 Marketing Essentials Text: Title: MKTG 4, 4th Edition Author(s): Charles W. Lamb, Joseph F. Hair, and Carl McDaniel ISBN-10: 0538468246 ISBN-13: 9780538468244 Copyright: ©2011 Published Price: $125.00	3*
CIB-230 Principles of Customer Service Text: Title: The World of Customer Service, 2nd Edition Author(s): Pattie Gibson-Odgers ISBN-10: 0538730463 ISBN-13: 9780538730464 Copyright: ©2008 Published Price: $125.00	3
CST-200 Principles of Information Security Text: Title: Principles of Information Security, 3rd Edition Author(s): Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord ISBN-10: 1423901770 ISBN-13: 9781423901778 Copyright: ©2009 Published Price: $125.00	3
PMM-190 Information Technology Project Management Text: Title: Information Technology Project Management, 6th Edition Author(s): Kathy Schwalbe ISBN-10: 032478692 ISBN-13: 9780324786927 Copyright: ©2010 Published Price: $125.00	3
PMM-200 Microsoft Project Text: Title: New Perspectives on Microsoft Project 2007, Introductory, 1st Edition Author(s): Rachel Biheller Bunin ISBN-10: 1423905946 ISBN-13: 9781423905943 Copyright: ©2009 Published Price: $125.00	3*
General Education Courses	Credits
GEC-100 Basic English and Communications Text: Title: English and Business Communication Author(s): Pat Cuchens E-Book provided by American College of Technology Price: $125.00	3
GBC-110 Business Communications Text: Title: Business Communication, 8th Edition Author(s): A. C. “Buddy” Krizan, Patricia Merrier, Joyce P. Logan, Karen Schneiter Williams ISBN-10: 1439080151 ISBN-13: 9781439080153 Copyright: ©2011 Published Price: $125.00	3
GBM-200 Business Math Text: Title: Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers, 5th Edition Author(s): Robert Brechner ISBN-10: 0324568495 ISBN-13: 9780324568493 Copyright: ©2009 Published Price: $125.00	3
GQM-200 Quantitative Methods of Analysis Text: Title: Quantitative Methods for Business Author(s): David R. Anderson, Dennis J. Sweeney, Thomas A. Williams, Jeffrey D. Camm, and R. Kipp Martin ISBN-10: 0324651813  ISBN-13: 9780324651812  Copyright: ©2010 Published Price: $125.00	3
GGS-200 Global Sociology Text: Title: Sociology in Our Times: The Essentials, 7th Edition Author(s): Diana Kendall ISBN-10: 0495598623 ISBN-13: 9780495598626 Copyright: ©2010 Published Price: $125.00	3*
Total Credits:	60

 

 

Gainful Employment Data

Report Date	July 1st 2009 - June 30 2010
Program - AAS	Business Information and Information Technology
SOC:	43-1011
Occupation:	Administrative Service Managers
Link:	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-1011.00
Tuition:	$14,940
Books / Supplies	$2.500
Total cost	$17,440
On time completion:	100%
Job Placement Rate	66%
Median Loan Debt	$5,100.50

 

 

Graduation Requirements

In order for students to successfully complete their program, all required materials must be completed, submitted, and within the maximum program duration. Students who fail to complete the program at this level may appeal to the Director of Education for an extension. Students must also complete the proctored Degree Exit Examination for this program to graduate.

Students can complete a course with a grade of “D” or 1.0, however, in order to meet SAP requirements and be able to graduate, the student has to have an overall average of  “C” or (2.0 out of 4.0) for all courses and be able to complete all work required within 150% of the program duration or an additional year of the published length whichever is less.

 * This course has a proctored final exam. Please refer to the Proctored Examination Policy and Procedure in the College Catalog or on the website at: www.acot.edu/policies.htm.
 

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