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| Degrees & Certifications | Program Length |
|---|---|
| Associate of Applied Science | Four semesters |
| Business Systems Technology Level II Certificate | Three semesters |
| Business Systems Technology Level I Certificate | Two semesters |
| Marketable Skills Awards | Nine - Eleven hours each |
What Can This Program Do For You
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Potential Career Paths
Administrative and Executive Assistant
Database Specialist
Desktop Publisher
Human Resources Assistant
Marketing Specialist
Office Assistant
Office Manager
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Salary Information
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Business Systems Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree Plan
First Semester Second Semester ACNT 1303 Intro to Accounting I 3 ACNT 1304 Intro to Accounting II 3 POFT 2301 Word Processing 3 POFT 1309 Admin Office Procedures 3 POFT 1325 Business Math 3 POFT 2312 Business Communications 3 POFT 1313 Prof. & Pers. Dev. for Office Personnel 3 POFT 1319 Records & Info Management 3 ITSW 1410 Int. to Pres. Graphic Software OR
ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database4 ITSW 1404 Intro to Spreadsheets 4 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 Third Semester Fourth Semester ACNT 1311 Intro to Comp Accounting 3 MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 BMGT 1327 Principles of Management 3 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 POFT 2431 Administrative Systems 4 SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1321 3 POFI 2331 Publisher 3 Language, Philosophy & Culture Elective* 3 PSYC 2301 Intro to Psychology 3 TOTAL 13 TOTAL 15 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 60 *See core curriculum course options
Some students may need preparatory courses in English, Reading, or Math. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward a certificate or degree
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Business Systems Technology Level II Certificate Plan
First Semester Second Semester ACNT 1303 Intro to Accounting I 3 ACNT 1304 Intro to Accounting II 3 POFT 2301 Word Processing 3 POFT 1309 Admin Office Procedures 3 POFT 1325 Business Math 3 POFT 2312 Business Communications 3 POFT 1313 Prof. & Pers. Dev. for Office Personnel 3 POFT 1319 Records & Info Management 3 ITSW 1410 Int. to Pres. Graphic Software OR
ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database4 ITSW 1404 Intro to Spreadsheets 4 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 Third Semester ACNT 1311 Intro to Comp Accounting 3 BMGT 1327 Principles of Management 3 POFT 2431 Administrative Systems 4 POFI 2331 Publisher 3 TOTAL 13 TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS 45 -
Business Systems Technology Level I Certificate Plan
First Semester Second Semester ACNT 1303 Intro to Accounting I 3 ACNT 1304 Intro to Accounting II 3 POFT 2301 Word Processing 3 POFT 1309 Admin Office Procedures 3 POFT 1325 Business Math 3 POFT 2312 Business Communications 3 POFT 1313 Prof. & Pers. Dev. for Office Personnel 3 POFT 1319 Records & Info Management 3 ITSW 1410 Int. to Pres. Graphic Software OR
ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database4 ITSW 1404 Intro to Spreadsheets 4 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS 32 -
Business Systems Technology Marketable Skills Awards
Cisco College has three marketable skills awards built into the Business Systems Technology Program to help students develop skills for working in accounting, business offices, and everyday interaction. The awards are designed so that if students complete the AAS, they will finish with six total achievements: Associate of Applied Science, Level I Level II Certificates, Accounting Award, Business Communication Award, and Records Management Award.
Accounting Marketable Skills Award ACNT 1303 Accounting I 3 ACNT 1304 Accounting II 3 ACNT 1311 Intro to Computer Accounting 3 TOTAL AWARD HOURS 9 Record Management Marketable Skills Award ITSW 1404 Intro to Spreadsheets 4 ITSW 1407 Intro to Database 4 POFT 1319 Records & Information Management 3 TOTAL AWARD HOURS 11 Business Communication Marketable Skills Award POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I 3 POFT 1313 Professional Development for Office Personnel 3 POFT 2312 Business Communications 3 TOTAL AWARD HOURS 9
The thought of returning to college began as a daunting venture, but with the help of smaller class sizes and easy access to helpful professors, my educational experience at Cisco College was convenient, comfortable, and most importantly, worthwhile.
– Tayler McBride
Meet the Faculty
Randall Miller
Professor of Business Systems Tech & History
Abilene Campus
(325) 794-4478
randall.miller@cisco.edu
Michael Hitt
Adjunct Instructor - Business Systems Technology
Abilene Campus
michael.hitt@cisco.edu