Business Technology - Everett Community College

Business Technology from Everett Community College is a Campus Associate Management degree that prepares you for a Business career. GENERAL INFORMATION Providing office and administrative support in business , industry, agencies, and institutions offers many opportunities. EvCC's Business Technology programs offer preparation at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. Students can advance to more complex skills in office procedures and computer applications. Some programs provide opportunities for internship experience so that students may apply their skills and learn more about the workplace. Business Technology , Associate in Technical Arts Degree: 90 credits. By completing the Administrative Support Certificate and additional credits in English, and special electives, the associate degree may be earned. CAREER OPTIONS Positions may have such titles as receptionist, office assistant, administrative assistant, and executive secretary, to name a few. Employment opportunities occur in many places: hospitals, schools, businesses, construction, transportation, social services, retailing, etc. Generally employers seek persons skilled in software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and/or database management. Good communication skills and good English grammar and punctuation skills are usually required. Keyboarding speed between 40 and 70 words per minute is essential, depending upon the position. In addition to producing documents, persons in these positions may maintain files, greet visitors, arrange conference calls, schedule meetings, conduct research, prepare statistical reports, train employees, and supervise other clerical staff. View more details on Everett Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Management courses.