Business Administrative Technology - Flint Hills Technical College

Business Administrative Technology from Flint Hills Technical College is a Campus Associate Administrative Assistant degree that prepares you for a Business career. Mission: Students completing courses in the Business Administrative Technology curriculum will participate in office activities, use technology essential to business, and apply this knowledge in a diverse and changing global society. Career Paths: Graduates from the Business Administrative Technology program are employed in a variety of organizations, including: Financial Institutions Insurance Industry Investment Firms Real Estate Industry Communication Services Schools Wholesale & Retail Trades Legal & Medical Offices Manufacturing Industry Offices Construction Offices Transportation Industry Small Businesses Professional Offices Nonprofit Organizations Large Corporations Public/Government Agencies and Institutions The Industry: Every office or business needs office personnel who are skilled or specialized in their type of operation. From a one-person office to large organizations, there is need for individuals with a variety of computer skills, human relations skills, teamwork capabilities, and analytical thinking skills who can contribute to the effectiveness of their organization. Specialized skills in legal, medical, accounting may also be necessary. Today's titles of office workers include administrative assistant , administrative office manager, administrative information specialist, administrative receptionist, desktop publishing/graphics specialist, executive assistant, office specialist, and office professional. Some specialized titles include legal assistant , medical assistant, medical transcriptionist, financial assistant , and payroll clerk. Normally, all work is done indoors and includes a lot of sitting. Some positions are mostly computer-related, some are customer-related, some involve teamwork, and all require a maximum degree of efficiency and accuracy. 2-year Associate of Applied Science Degree The Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in Business Administrative Technology, is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses. After completing the certificate program, students have an opportunity to specialize in their area of interest: legal assisting or accounting. These specialized areas, with the provision of in-depth studies, also represent employment opportunities for graduates. View more details on Flint Hills Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Administrative Assistant courses.