Business Technologies Certificate

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

Important Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2024 to Summer 2025. 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

The Certificate in Business Technologies is a skills-oriented program designed for students wishing to gain employment or advancement in fields requiring up-to-date computer skills and business knowledge. All credits earned for the Certificate may be applied to the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Technologies .

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 the ability to manage resources and workflow

Program Requirements

Required Courses - 24 credits

Program Map

The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.

Semester 1

Course	Credits
BTECH 110 - Information Processing with Keyboarding	3
BTECH 120 - Document Processing: Editing and Formatting	3
BTECH 240 - Business Communications	3
CIS 110 - Computer Information Systems	3
Semester Total Credits	12

Semester 2

Course	Credits
CIS 215 - Excel Applications for Business	3
BTECH 220 - Document Design and Desktop Publishing	3
BTECH 230 - Integrated Office Applications	3
BTECH 250 - Business Technologies Seminar	3
Semester Total Credits	12

Minimum Total Credits: 24

Gainful Employment Disclosure

For information about graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed this program, and other important information please visit Office Technologies Certificate - GE Disclosure. For an overview of all gainful employment disclosures at Westchester Community College, visit www.sunywcc.edu/gainfulemployment.

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