Graduates of this program enjoy a wide range of career options in business, industry, government, and public institutions. They may be office managers; staff accountants; accounting specialists; marketing and communication coordinators; sales and customer service managers; project managers; or small business owners. As an alternative to immediate employment, associate’s degree graduates may choose to enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Business Technology and Management at Vermont Tech, or they may transfer to a bachelor’s degree program elsewhere with majors such as marketing or accounting.
Highlights of the degree program include a formal business dinner where students dress in professional attire and learn the rules of formal dining. Students also learn resume writing and job interview skills and attend a “mocktail” reception and interview. Seniors complete a capstone project, which includes a team oral presentation judged by professionals from business and industry.
Students with an Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology and Management will be able to:
- Demonstrate technical skills in accounting, computer applications, and office support
- Demonstrate communication skills in writing, speaking, and listening
- Demonstrate management skills in human resources, marketing, and business law
- Demonstrate interpersonal “soft” skills in image awareness, business behavior, teamwork, and job search techniques
The minimum number of credits required for a degree is 67.
Two Year CurriculumFirst YearFirst Year Fall Courses
| Credits
| First Year Spring Courses
| Credits
| ACC 2121 - Financial Accounting
| 4
| ACC 1010 - Computerized Accounting
| 3
| BUS 1010 - Introduction to Business
| 3
| BUS 1052 - Information Processing II
| 3
| BUS 1051 - Information Processing I
| 3
| CIS 1080 - Intro Spreadsheet/Database
| 2
| ENG 10XX - English*
| 3
| ENG 1070 - Effective Speaking
| 3
| MAT 1210 - Principles of Mathematics
| 3
| ELE XXXX - AH/SS elective **
| 3
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| 16
| Select One:
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| ACC 2122 - Managerial Accounting
| 4
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| BUS 2150 - Office Information Systems
| 3
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| 17-18
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Second YearSecond Year Fall Courses
| Credits
| Second Year Spring Courses
| Credits
| BUS 2020 - Principles of Management
| 3
| BUS 2132 - Management Applications
| 3
| BUS 2131 - Bus Com Technology
| 3
| BUS 2230 - Principles of Marketing
| 3
| BUS 2270 - Organizational Com
| 4
| BUS 2410 - HR Management
| 3
| ELE XXXX - AH/SS elective**
| 3
| BUS 2720 - Business Seminar
| 3
| Select One:
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| ENG 2080 - Technical Communication
| 3
| BUS 2210 - Small Business Mgmnt
| 3
| Select One:
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| BUS 2260 - Principles of Fin Mgmnt
| 3
| BUS 2210 - Small Business Management
| 3
| BUS 2440 - Intro to Business Law
| 3
| CIS 1152 - Advanced Website Dev
| 4
| CIS 1151 - Website Design
| 3
| ELE XXXX - elective*
| 3-4
| ELE XXXX - elective*
| 3-4
| SCI XXXX science elective*
| 4
| | SCI XXXX - science elective* | 4
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| 18-19
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| 16-17
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*Students who do not place into ENG 1060 or 1061 may take up to three terms to complete English Composition (see English Requirements). This may require summer courses or additional terms to complete the degree.**Students must complete a minimum of one Arts and Humanities (AH) and one Social Science (SS) elective.***Electives approved by the department
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