Business Technology Management
Associate of Applied Science - Transfer Degree (AAS-T)Business Technology Management is an interdisciplinary program that combines business, applied IT, management, and communication skills to manage and automate information flows within and across organizations. Emphasizing project-based learning, program foundations include business cloud computing, data analytics, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, customer relationship management & supervision.
The AAS-T option allows students a pathway to receiving a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree from several disciplines including accounting, business, international business, property management, application development and others.
Estimated Length of Completion
| Degree | Quarters | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Associate of Applied Science - Transfer Degree (AAS-T) | Full Time: Part Time: |
91.0 |
Program lengths are estimates, not guarantees. For the most current program information, please check with the program contact.
There are no entry requirements for this program
- Identify and solve business and technology challenges by applying active listening, interpersonal communications and negotiation skills?
- Implement business, technical, and social support solutions through collaboration with diverse colleagues and the community, as both a team leader and a team member.?
- Analyze current and emerging business and technology issues through research, data collection, organization, business intelligence and critical thinking.
- Manage and prioritize projects, employees and resources, and implement effective management strategies.
- Use industry standard business and information technologies to support both individuals and organizations.
Generic Description for Career information for all programs
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All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling 206.934.5391. There are additional costs for books and supplies. Each student is responsible for the purchase of certain supplies and required tools before the instruction begins.
Hours may vary based on specific program requirements. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling 206.934.5391.
Coursework
| Course | Course ID | Credits | Availability |
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Orientation and Career Exploration
Provides the skills and knowledge necessary to develop and pursue a career plan. Includes identification of personal strengths, values, and interests, and evaluation of careers compatible with personal preferences. Provides key career resources, practice in career search skills, and career and education strategies to reach goals. |
BTM 100 | 2.0 | |
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Business Productivity Applications
Introduces business productivity applications used for spreadsheets, word processing, database, and presentation software. Includes an overview of file management techniques, email, and operating systems. |
BTM 111 | 5.0 | |
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Data Analysis & Visualization
Explores the use of data analysis tools to transform data from many sources into effective business intelligence reporting solutions for any organization. Emphasis on introducing advanced query editing, pivot table creation, and interactive summary visualizations. |
BTM 112 | 5.0 | |
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Cloud Foundations
No Description available |
5.0 | ||
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Applied Business Math
Covers introductory business statistics (averages & standard deviation), invoices, trade and cash discounts, markups and markdowns, payroll, depreciation, compound interest and solving equations. Includes use of spreadsheet software to analyze business data. |
BTM 118 | 5.0 | |
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Business Communications
Further develops business English grammar, punctuation, and word usage skills to compose effective, complex business documents. Develops research, business report writing, and documenting skills. Includes practice of techniques and strategies for effective oral presentations. Covers planning, facilitating, and documenting business meetings. |
BTM 119 | 5.0 | |
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Customer Relations Management
Develops skills to identify and resolve customer complaints, handle difficult customers, utilize effective verbal and nonverbal communication methods, and use customer relationship management systems. Covers appropriate professional use of various electronic media. Provides skills to contribute positively to the service culture of an organization. Examines future trends and changes in global work environments. |
BTM 120 | 5.0 | |
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Work Experience: Business Technology Management
No Description available |
4.0 | ||
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Supervision Management
Introduction to first-line supervision management, covering total responsibilities of a supervisor. Includes the function of management, human relations and motivation, effective communications, systems concepts and problem-solving. |
BTM 236 | 5.0 | |
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Records Information Management
No Description available |
5.0 |
Select 10 credits from the following BTM courses:
| Course | Course ID | Credits | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
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Social Media Marketing
No Description available |
5.0 | ||
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Digital Branding & Advertising
No Description available |
5.0 | ||
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Digital Marketing Foundations
Introduces the basics of digital marketing and branding strategy in the context of a small business owner. Students will learn marketing concepts including market segmentation, market positioning, unique value propositions, and key marketing metrics. Strategies to create effective marketing content are presented. |
BTM 222 | 5.0 | |
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Email Marketing Campaign Strategies
No Description available |
5.0 | ||
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Marketing Analytics & Performance Optimization
Introduces the tools necessary to analyze the results of digital marketing efforts like data gathering using spreadsheets, Google Analytics, and A/B testing. Students will analyze Acquisition & Behavior reports & create analytics dashboards. Drive conversion and marketing performance optimization factors will be presented. BTM 224 is one of five courses in the Facebook Digital Marketing Certificate. |
BTM 224 | 5.0 | |
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Small Business Startup
No Description available |
5.0 | ||
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Small Business Management
Covers the skills necessary to successfully start, improve, and manage a small business, including business plan creation, marketing, copyrights/patents, prototyping, and cash flow. |
BTM 228 | 5.0 | |
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QuickBooks Online
No Description available |
5.0 | ||
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Human Resource Management
No Description available |
5.0 | ||
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Business Process Management
Examines the creation, improvement, automation, and mapping of a set of procedures (e.g., a business process) to improve an organization's internal & external activities or workflows so that it may more efficiently deliver the wants of its clients. |
BTM 245 | 5.0 | |
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Project Management
Overview of project management from a business and IT perspective, including project estimation, feasibility, planning, risk management, contingency planning, scheduling, control and Agile project methodology. Examines and evaluates project planning techniques, budget estimation, resource allocations, critical path dependencies, implementation, and evaluation; students will complete a project. |
BTM 260 | 5.0 | |
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Computer User Support
No Description available |
5.0 | ||
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Organizational Behavior
Focuses on a variety of factors that influence organizational behavior, including: the structure; policies and procedures; management effectiveness; and interactions of individual groups and workplace environments. The impact human behavior has on job performance, communication, motivation, and leadership will be used to study how they affect organizational identity, design, innovation, change, and many other roles that shape organizations. |
BTM 278 | 5.0 | |
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Independent Study
An independent study course for Business Technology Management students who need to fulfill degree requirements under the approval and supervision of faculty. |
BTM 299 | 5.0 |
| Course | Course ID | Credits | Availability |
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Principles of Accounting I
Introduces and defines basic accounting concepts, principles and procedures for recording business transactions and developing financial accounting reports. |
ACCT& 201 | 5.0 | |
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Business and Economic Statistics
The course focuses on the usefulness and limitations of statistics and their use in managerial decision making. The following techniques are addressed: descriptive statistics, probability theory, sampling, hypothesis testing, simple regression, correlation and forecasting. Emphasis is placed on problem formulation, technique selection, and results interpretation. Prerequisites: Math 098 or Math 116. Transfer Class. |
BUS 210 | 5.0 | |
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Micro Economics
Covers the concepts of production, consumption and distribution with emphasis on price determination, production costs and market structures. Application of economic reasoning to public issues and business. |
ECON& 201 | 5.0 | |
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English Composition I
English 101 is a college-level writing course that emphasizes academic writing and major strategies of reading and writing analytically. Writing assignments focus on engaging with and responding to a variety of texts. Instruction encourages students to develop, through revision and reflection, as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. Prereq: Eligibility for ENGL&101. |
ENGL& 101 | 5.0 | |
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Intercultural Communication
Examines the skills in communication and empathy required for intercultural communication. Includes an interdisciplinary study of diverse cultures and perspectives in the United States in the context of economic, political, and cultural globalization. |
HUM 105 | 5.0 | |
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Area of Knowledge Course
Select total of 10 credits from any of the Area of Knowledge sections:
View List of Approved Courses or see Advising for list of approved courses No Description available |
Z999_072 | 10.0 |