College Certificate - Business Applications Specialist (1778)

The Business Applications Specialist program leads to a certificate, after one year of study (two semesters). It is designed to provide students with concentrated skill training, leading to employment in entry level business support positions. Graduates may apply all credits toward the Associate’s degree in Business Technology and Applications.

Program Learning Outcomes: • Acquire and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide administrative assistance in an office. • Acquire and demonstrate the oral and written communication skills necessary to provide administrative assistance in an office. • Acquire and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide specialized administrative assistance in one of the following areas: administrative management, medical, transcription, reception, or desktop publishing/multimedia. • Acquire and demonstrate the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to provide administrative assistance in an office. • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of personal characteristics and behavior on the job when providing administrative assistance.