Business Office Technology

Driving the operations of businesses worldwide.
 
The Business Office Technology (BOT) program prepares students for employment and advancement in today's technology intensive office. Our programs and curriculum have been planned to lead you to employment in a variety of job and career paths. 
 
Students wishing to earn a certificate or degree in Business Office Technology select an area of emphasis in either Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant, two of the largest job categories locally and nationally. We offer several areas of study related to these job categories. 

 
Duration 
Most of our local certificates (COP) can be finished in one academic year (2 semesters). Our AS degree is streamlined to get you working as soon as possible and can be attained in 4 semesters 
 
For more information, please visit our department webpage: Business Office Technology 
 
Each academic plan below represents one possible pathway for the program and is for reference only. We highly encourage you to meet with a counselor to create an education plan specific to your goals!  

Certificates of Proficiency are designed for the student who needs to be prepared to enter an entry-level job. A department-issued certificate may be awarded upon successful completion of a prescribed course of study. This certificate will not appear on a student’s transcript. 

 

Sample Academic Plan 

Major Course Class Title Requirement Units Semester GE Pattern Comments Milestones

Note: This is not an educational plan. Pathways for transfer to CSUs (California State Universities) can vary by institution. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop an individualized plan for your academic goal.


Explore Careers 

Want to learn more about the kinds of job opportunities you'd have after completing this program? Click through the profiles below to see the different careers this major leads to, the specific skills employers are looking for, and your potential salary in that career. You can even browse current, local job openings in that field! If you're not sure what career might be for you, click here to take a survey that can help you connect your interests with specific career opportunities.  


 

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Take our general academic pathway to give you time to find your passion while still meeting requirements for an associate degree. Learn More
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