Business Technologies A.A.S.

School: Business and Professional Careers
Academic Dept: Computer Information Technologies
HEGIS: 5005

Important Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2022 to Summer 2023. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.

Program Description

Program Description

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Business Technologies prepares students to enter the workplace with the skills and knowledge sought by employers. The program teaches management and supervisory skills, and students develop the ability to manage resources, and personnel. In addition, coursework in business technologies and communication prepares students to assist, coordinate, and oversee workflow in a broad range of business environments. Students will be able to perform effectively in today’s workplace as well as be ready to meet the challenges of continually evolving technologies and job responsibilities.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of business application software
Demonstrate effective business communications skills
Demonstrate relationship management skills
Demonstrate the ability to manage resources, personnel and workflow

Program Map

The academic map below presents the recommended plan of study and will guide you through your program in a timely manner. Click the course abbreviations for full course descriptions. A course may be critical because it is a pre-requisite, requires a minimum grade, or because it is only offered once a year. Missing a critical course may push back your graduation date. Meet with an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure you are on track to complete your program.

Critical Courses should be taken in the order shown to stay on track and graduate on time.

Semester 1

Course (click for more information)	Critical Course	Pre-reqs or Co-reqs	Credits	Notes
ENG 101	✔	✔	3
BTECH 110	✔		3
BTECH 120	✔		3
CIS 110	✔		3
MGT 101 or MGT 207	✔	✔	3
Semester Total Credits			15

Semester 2

Course (click for more information)	Critical Course	Pre-reqs or Co-reqs	Credits	Notes
BTECH 220	✔		3
CIS 215	✔	✔	3
MKT 103	✔		3
ENG 102		✔	3
Mathematics Gen Ed Elective			3
Semester Total Credits			15

Semester 3

Course (click for more information)	Critical Course	Pre-reqs or Co-reqs	Credits	Notes
BTECH 230	✔		3
BTECH 240	✔	✔	3
ACC 118 or ACC 119	✔	✔	3
Social Sciences Gen Ed Elective			3
The Arts, Foreign Language, or Other World Civilizations Gen Ed Elective			3
Semester Total Credits			15

Semester 4

Course (click for more information)	Critical Course	Pre-reqs or Co-reqs	Credits	Notes
BTECH 250	✔	✔	3
MKT 202	✔		3
Natural Sciences Gen Ed Elective			3
American History or Western Civilization Gen Ed Elective			3
Internship or Business Elective			3
Semester Total Credits			15

Minimum Total Credits: 60

Transfer Opportunities

Westchester Community College is committed to facilitating a smooth transfer process to ensure that graduates of the college are prepared to transfer with junior status, and are able to complete a bachelor’s degree within two years of full-time study upon transfer. View 4-year institutions’ transfer agreement information by program here.

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