2025-2026 Catalog

Business Technology Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree

Program Goals

  1. To provide students with the reading, writing, and communication skills necessary for job entry.
  2. To provide students the knowledge of current office software.
  3. To provide students the knowledge of current financial principles and trends.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

PLO 1.  Create business related documents.

PLO 2.  Develop and deliver business-related presentations.

PLO 3.  Complete training in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.

PLO 4.  Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy.

PLO 5.  Apply learned skills to real-world scenarios.

PLO 6.  Prepare basic financial data.

PLO 7.  Learn fundamental accounting concepts. 

Transfer Options

  • Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
    • BAS Organizational Supervision
  • Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
    • Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership
  • Reach University
    • BA Liberal Studies (Concentration in Education Science)

Program Description

Students develop computer and office skills to prepare for jobs in today’s automated offices.  Upon completion of the program, students will be able to operate a microcomputer and use word processing, database, spreadsheet, and desktop publishing software.  Communication skills, workplace mathematics, and accounting techniques are also emphasized.

General Information

  • Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree and/or certificate(s).
  • A [P] indicates that a prerequisite is required before the course can be taken. Refer to the prerequisites table listed below the degree plan or the course description in the College Catalog to determine the prerequisite.

General Requirements

  • This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours.
  • All degree-seeking students are required to take Student Success.
  • A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
  • Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

Residency Requirement

The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements.  Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.

Students develop computer and office skills to prepare for jobs in today’s automated offices.  Upon completion of the program, students will be able to operate a microcomputer and use word processing, database, spreadsheet, and desktop publishing software.  Communication skills, workplace mathematics, and accounting techniques are also emphasized.

Degree Plan

Semester I (15 hours)

ENGL 1113Composition I

3

MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3

CPSC 1003Introduction to Computers

3

OS 2283Microsoft Word

3

GSTD 1043Rocket Awareness Orientation

3

Semester II (15 hours)

BA 1103Personal Finance

3

CS 2223Electronic Spreadsheet

3

OS 1023College Keyboarding

3

ENGL 1123Composition II

3

OS 2233Office Procedures

3

Semester III (15 hours)

ACCT 2003Principles of Accounting I

3

BA 2223Business Communications

3

OS 1143Speedbuilding

3

ECON 2203Principles of Macroeconomics

3

GBUS 2003Legal Environment of Business

3

Semester IV (15 hours)

ACCT 2103Principles of Accounting II

3

CE 2403Internship I

3

BA 2023Introduction to Management

3

OS 1113Records & Database Management

3

ECON 2103Principles of Microeconomics

3

Total Credit Hours: 60