Business and Office Technology
Purpose
The Business and Office Technology program is designed to prepare a person for a variety of entry-level administrative support positions in a variety of business settings. The program helps prepare students for employment opportunities in a medical or business setting through selection of a concentration in one of the following areas: Health-Care Data Technology or Office Technology.
Program Description
The Business and Office Technology curriculum requires courses in the technical core, designated areas of concentration, and the academic core. Students choose a concentration of Health-Care Data Technology or Office Technology. The Business and Office Technology department offers a two-year program of study that requires successful completion of courses in the technical core, designated areas of concentration, and the academic core in order to receive the Associate in Applied Science degree. Exit points are available in both concentrations to allow students to earn a variety of certificates if a degree is not desired.
The Health-Care Data Technology option of study is designed to prepare students to work in office positions in doctors’ offices, health clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, and other health-related organizations. The student will develop skills using medical terminology, accounting, transcription, coding, and computer software applications including electronic health records.
The Office Technology emphasis is an instructional program designed to prepare students for entry-level positions to utilize administrative office procedures, integrated computer applications, business financial systems, communication skills, and other computer skills such as database management and desktop publishing.
Program Length
Two Semesters to Four Semesters depending on if a certificate or a degree is sought.
Degree(s) Offered
Career Certificate
Career Technical Certificate
Career Pathway Certificate
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Admission Requirements
Must meet the general admission requirements of the college.
A high school transcript showing proof of graduation or acceptable GED score.
*Transfer students must submit transcripts from each college attended. Students with less than a 2.0 GPA on previously earned college credit must have permission of the advisor or department head to be admitted to the BOT program.
Minimum composite score of 16 on the ACT. Students scoring less than 16 may be admitted on a probationary status with advisor approval.
*Applicants that do not hold a regular high school diploma or high school equivalency may qualify for the program by the following:
- Contact Ms. Shelby Hanna at 601-477-4117 or shelby.hanna@jcjc.edu
- Schedule a time to complete the Accuplacer assessment.
- Receive a passing score on all Accuplacer tests.
Contact
For more information, contact Jones College Enrollment Services at 601.477.4257. If additional information is desired contact the Business and Office Technology instructor: Kandace Martin, 601-477-2229, kandace.martin@jcjc.edu.
Curriculum
It should be noted that many of the classes are only taught once per year and in the semester indicated.