The Business Information Technology program provides you with the knowledge needed to obtain an entry-level position in the business industry. You begin with an introductory course in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook, and an introduction to basic office procedures.  In the second year you'll continue with an advanced Microsoft Office course.  The second year also includes a course in Accounting and basic web design.  In the third year students will use the computer and business skills they have acquired to complete business projects and office simulations.  Students in the program are encouraged to participate in the MOUS Certification Program. This certifies the students as Microsoft Office User Specialists.  During all three years, you will learn about possible career choices related to business technology and also other careers that might match their interests and abilities.

Qualities and Characteristics of the Program

 If you are

·         well organized
·         methodical
·         structured
·         efficient
·         creative 

If you have

• good communication skills
• accurate vision and the ability to see object details at close range
• the ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange numbers, letters, words, sentences, and procedures in a certain order
• good manual dexterity
• the ability to concentrate on the task at hand

If you like to

• use a computer
• participate in activities which involve the use of machines and processes
• follow set procedures and routines
• work with numbers
• key data or information

You will need

• a positive attitude
• a desire to continue learning
• the ability to adapt to changes in technology
• enrollment in an advanced academic track for math

If you think

• these qualities and characteristics describe YOU

This may be the program you are looking for!

Nature of the Program:  Computer operators work with and around other people in well-lighted, comfortable surroundings. Their jobs often involve sitting for long periods of time and they may be required to work with material that is difficult to read. Computer operators usually work a five-day 40-hour week with overtime sometimes required to meet specific deadlines.     

Completion of the Program:  Upon completion of the business information technology program, students should have the qualifications to obtain an entry-level position in business, industry, government, or financial institutions. They may be employed as administrative assistants or specialist; corresponding, legal, medical, educational and technical secretaries, or in related areas such as general office clerk, clerk-typist, word processors, and records management clerks.  Experience and advanced education will affect salary and job opportunities. Advancement in the computer field requires continuous education.  

Related Occupations: Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks; receptionists and information clerks; communications equipment operators; court reporters; human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping; computer operators; data entry and information processing workers; paralegals and legal assistants; and medical records and health information technicians