Today’s office professionals need to be computer-savvy in a number of programs and current in office administration procedures. As well, widespread use of technology has resulted in office workers assuming more of the higher level skill responsibilities traditionally done by managers and executives, thereby requiring you to also be a skillful communicator and confident decision-maker.
Community college and career colleges in the US have responded with a wide variety of hands-on 12 to 52 week applied business technology diplomas and certificates that will make you job ready in a range of business fields including accounting and payroll administration, business administration, e-commerce management, office administration, fashion business, tourism management, etc. In fact, employers actively seek out applied business technology grads! So if you're interested in pursuing a career as an office professional in a variety of businesses in either the public or private sector, then a diploma or certificate in applied business technology is right for you
Applied Business Technology Defined: Community and career college diploma and certificate programs in applied business technology of varying lengths and comprehensiveness designed to prepare you for entrance into the job market. Also includes 4-year bachelor's degree programs in applied business technology.
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Business - CSUFresno William McComas is in his junior year of a Bachelor's of Business Administration, with a specialization in law, at California State University - Fresno. "I transferred from a junior college, so this is my first year here. I really like it - the instructors are very helpful, and I am developing a good comprehensive understanding of business. I'm at the point where all my classes relate to each o... >[more]
Choosing a Business Major You've decided to study business. Maybe you have a mind for numbers, want to be a successful entrepreneur, or just like to wear suits. Whatever your reason for studying business, you will soon be faced with the task of choosing a major.
If the thought of choosing your major is overwhelming, read on. Deciding on a major doesn't mean choosing your career, or deciding what you'll do for the re... >[more]
Co-op and Internship Programs in Business Management Many universities have co-operative education or internship programs. They function differently from school to school, but generally companies and organizations post jobs with the co-op office, which members of the co-op programs then apply and interview for (if they are short-listed). It works like applying for regular jobs, except that as a co-op student you are still considered to be a student... >[more]
Exams, Papers and the Dreaded Group Assignments in Business & Management Business students are evaluated a number of ways: by exams, midterms, quizzes, papers and projects. Unlike some fields of study, business programs usually have an equal balance of exams or midterms versus papers or projects.
Case studies are one of the most common methods business schools use to evaluate students' academic performance. As well, some business degrees require that senior stude... >[more]
Typical Class Structures and Hours in Business & Management Business courses are usually lectures and seminars. In a lecture class, a professor usually gives a presentation to the class - lecture classes can be anywhere from 20-400 students. Developing a style of keeping notes for classes is important. Some students record everything the teacher says, some students tape record lectures, while others just record the main points.
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What is a Business Degree? A business education introduces you to basic concepts of business and teaches you real-world solutions and skills. Most schools allow you to choose from a range of majors or concentrations so that the program fits your interests and career goals. Usually students take one or two years of general business courses before they are required to choose a major. A business education encompasses many fiel... >[more]
Wentworth Institute of Technology (Wentworth) offers a Bachelor of Science in Management through the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management. The BS Management has been developed to prepare students for a range of business management career options, and students acquire the various managerial and analytical skills necessary to successfully administer human, natural, and technological resources within an organization. The curriculum covers finance, marketing, operations, organizational behavior, economics, and business law. Classroom studies are complemented by practical hands-on lab work and two required co-op work ... [more]
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