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, graduates may choose to enroll in the bachelor’s degree program at Vermont Tech or they may transfer to a bachelor’s degree program elsewhere with majors such as marketing or accounting.
Highlights of the 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:
- Complete the steps of the accounting cycle, including processing and recording typical cash receipts, cash payments, sales, vendor, and payroll transactions; prepare and interpret financial statements for service and merchandising businesses on an accrual basis; and understand module integrated accounting software and use Peachtree software to record and process typical transactions and prepare financial statements
- Use Microsoft’s Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access to create business documents; use Microsoft Publisher to design and develop newsletters, brochures, and other promotional materials. Students will be introduced to additional document and communication collaboration systems
- Write business letters, memos, e-mail messages, instant messages, and blog posts; create reports using accurate research methods and citations; and develop and deliver an effective oral presentation
- Understand the psychology of face-to-face communication and the role of nonverbal communication; demonstrate successful team skills, effective listening, and professional behavior; effectively utilize resume-writing, interviewing, and job-seeking skills to advance their career goals
- Understand the key characteristics and terminology of the business disciplines of management, human resources, marketing, and finance
The normal number of credits required for a degree is 64.
First Year
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | 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 to Spreadsheet/Database Mgmnt
| 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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| XXX XXXX - Elective
| 3-4
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| 17-18
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Second Year
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits | BUS 2020 - Principles of Management
| 3
| BUS 2132 - Management Applications
| 3
| BUS 2131 - Business Communication Tech
| 3
| BUS 2230 - Principles of Marketing
| 3
| BUS 2270 - Organizational Communication
| 4
| BUS 2410 - Human Resource 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 Management
| 3
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| 15
| BUS 2260 - Principles of Financial Management
| 3
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| BUS 2440 - Introduction to Business Law
| 3
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| CIS 1151 - Website Design
| 3
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| ELE XXXX - Elective
| 3-4
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| SCI XXXX - Science elective
| 4
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| 16-17
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