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Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2002 to Aug. 31, 2003. Offered full-time and part-time CertificateDescriptionThe Applied Business Technology program prepares students for general and specialized administrative support positions in business and institutional offices. All graduates will have up-to-date skills in current office software and procedures, business communications (written and oral), and bookkeeping. Graduates of the four specialty options will have skills specifically required for success in their chosen field. The program promotes development of the skills used in teamwork, problem solving, and decision making which are so vital for success in today's workplace. Note: Students must declare the specific program upon initial application; however, changes may be allowed after completing one semester based upon space availability. The first semester courses are common to all specialty options, and in the second semester students follow the course work of their designated program. Not all options are available at every campus. Certificates are available in the following: Administrative Assistant - prepares students for a wide variety of office careers. Accounting Assistant - prepares students to carry out all the daily and monthly activities of the business accounting cycle. Legal Secretarial - prepares students to assist lawyers in legal offices and government agencies. Medical Office Assistant - prepares students to assist a physician in medical office functions. ABT Diploma - Students are eligible to enroll in the Applied Business Technology Diploma program after completing an ABT Certificate. This program will be available on a part-time or full-time basis, and will require the completion of an additional 30 credits of course work. Course and program information will be available through the Admissions Department. Student ProfileStudents in this program are recent high school graduates or are mature students with or without higher education. The student body also represents a large variety of previous work experiences. Some students are seeking entry to the workforce, some are upgrading office skills, some others wish for a change in career path, and others have completed higher education and are seeking a hands-on, learning environment with a practical focus. Admission RequirementsIn addition to the regular Kwantlen admission requirements, students are required to attain appropriate scores on the English and Math Assessment tests. Some keyboarding skill is recommended. Upon acceptance into the program, the student is required to choose one of the specialized programs. ContentSemester 1 - fallFor all programs, the first term is a common core during which students develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes required for success in any business office. ABTY 1115 Business Mathematics and Bookkeeping ABTY 1125 Office Dynamics ABTY 1135 Computer Competency
ABTY 1145 Keyboarding Applications and Word ABTY 1155 Business Communications Option: Administrative AssistantDescriptionThe Administrative Office Systems Program prepares students for exciting and varied office positions. Graduates of this program will demonstrate proficiency in computer applications and will be able to assume administrative positions within a variety of companies and institutions. Up-to-date software is used, and the emphasis is on transferability of skills and understanding of concepts and processes. Advanced word processing, electronic spreadsheets, databases, accounting software, and desktop publishing will be studied with emphasis on their business application. The program places emphasis on skills in communication, interpersonal relations, teamwork, administrative procedures, oral and written presentations, meeting management, problem-solving and decision making; these skills are identified as vital for success in today's workplace. ContentSemester 2 - springABTY 1223 Computerized Bookkeeping ABTY 1224 Information Processing ABTY 1225 Office Procedures ABTY 1226 Word Processing Level II - AOS ABTY 1227 Introduction to Desktop Publishing ABTY 1399 Job Preparation and Practicum/Project Employment OpportunitiesToday, office support workers are assuming greater responsibilities, and they are expected to have greater and more varied skills. The job outlook is very good for well-prepared graduates. Careers are available in many different businesses; graduates may assume positions as administrative assistants, sales assistants, marketing assistants, research assistants, secretaries, receptionists, or office clerks. The responsibilities vary greatly depending on market needs, the needs of the firm, and the education, skills and initiative of the graduate. Some graduates may prefer to establish their own office support contracting service. Opportunities exist for graduates to continue their education through the Applied Business Technology Diploma. Option: Accounting AssistantDescription (Under Review)The modern business office offers a wide variety of rewarding opportunities for bookkeepers. The courses in Term 1 and the bookkeeping option provide the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to access excellent careers. All program graduates will be able to operate business software and will have a practical knowledge of the impact of new technology on the business sector. ContentABTY 1242 Accounting I ABTY 1243 Accounting II * ABTY 1244 AccPac Computerized Accounting ABTY 1245 Computer Applications I ABTY 1246 Computer Applications II ABTY 1399 Job Preparation and Practicum/Project * May be used as a prerequisite for 2300 level Accounting courses Employment OpportunitiesBookkeeping majors will find employment in large and small firms, as well as government or corporate organizations. Positions in which graduates may be employed are accounts payable/receivable, payroll assistant, general bookkeeping clerk, inventory control assistant, purchasing assistant, or general office support. Graduates may chose further education through the School of Business or CGA. Option: Legal SecretarialDescriptionThis option provides students with education in basic legal secretarial procedures required in today's legal offices. Subjects covered will include general office procedures, wills and estates, corporate records, civil litigation, family law, and conveyancing. In addition, students will become knowledgeable in word processing skills. ContentABTY 1232 Word Processing Level II - Legal Secretarial ABTY 1233 General Legal Office Procedures ABTY 1234 Legal Office Procedures - Conveyancing ABTY 1235 Legal Office Procedures - Wills and Estates
ABTY 1237 Legal Office Procedures - Litigation and ABTY 1238 Legal Office Procedures - Corporate Law ABTY 1399 Job Preparation and Practicum / Project Employment OpportunitiesUpon graduation, most students will obtain employment in legal offices, notaries public offices, government offices, or legal departments of large corporations. With additional education through other institutions some graduates go on to become legal assistants. Option: Medical Office AssistantDescriptionThe Medical Office Assistant program prepares students for employment in a variety of health care settings that are more challenging than ever. Graduates are able to demonstrate the necessary skills for efficient office management. Students learn medical terminology and hands on clinical procedures and skills. Up-to-date computerized medical billing software and current Medical Services Plan Schedules are used to simulate actual billing experiences for today's office. The program places emphasis on interpersonal skills, teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving, and oral and written communications; these skills are vital for success in today's workplace. ContentABTY 1291 Medical Terminology I ABTY 1292 Medical Terminology II ABTY 1293 Medical Office Procedures ABTY 1294 Clinical Procedures ABTY 1295 Computerized Medical Billing ABTY 1399 Job Preparation and Practicum / Project Employment OpportunitiesThe health care industry is one of the largest industries in Canada and the Medical Office Assistant is valued as an Allied Health Professional. The Medical Office Assistant program prepares students to perform administrative and/or clinical functions in a variety of health care settings that are now more challenging and rewarding than ever before. They may conduct limited laboratory procedures, assist physicians in the examination and treatment of patients, perform tasks necessary for efficient office operation. They are invaluable members of the health care team in ensuring a smooth-running clinical environment. GraduationUpon successful completion of Semester 1, students are awarded an Applied Business Technology Citation. An Applied Business Technology Certificate indicating the specific option is awarded to students who have successfully completed Semesters one and two.A diploma in Applied Business Technology is awarded after completion of an additional 30 credits as described below. DiplomaDescriptionThe Diploma program prepares students for advancement in office careers, and/or for direct transfer into the third year of the Kwantlen BBA Degree. The first year of this diploma program is an Applied Business Technology certificate (description follows). Courses are available for full time or part time study. Some courses are offered in the evenings or on Saturdays. The first year (certificate program) provides students with excellent workplace skills of an intensive, practical nature. The curriculum provides background in Business Communications, Bookkeeping Basics, Computer Competency, Office Dynamics, and Word Processing, as well as courses specific to the second-term option as selected by the student. These may be Administrative Assistant, Accounting Assistant, Legal Secretarial, or Medical Office Assistant. Students may exit the program at this point with skills appropriate to the office workplace. The ten additional courses taken in the second year provide students with enhanced knowledge, skills, and attitudes for the various office workplaces they have chosen. They will be better prepared for advancement and for supervisory positions with enhanced communication skills and knowledge of management, organizational behaviour, marketing, microeconomics, human resource management, project management, and administrative management. Students also have the opportunity to select from a group of optional courses. Career OpportunitiesGraduates find employment in a wide variety of business, medical and legal offices and departments. They may be considered for entry-level supervisory and office management positions in both the public and private sector. Admission RequirementsGeneral Admission requirements apply. See admission requirements under Applied Business Technology Certificate. ContentTo be eligible for transfer to the Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Leadership Degree the prescribed bridging courses must be taken within the optional course choices. Core Requirements
BUSI 1210or ElectivesABTY 2140 Spreadsheet and Database Processing (Under Development) ACCT 1230 *Business Statistics ACCT 2293 *Introductory Financial Accounting BUSI 2360 Union Management Relations (Prerequisites are BUSI 1210 or BUSI 1215) BUSI 2390 Business Law CBSY 2305 Computers and Information Processing ENGL 1100 Writing, Reading, and Thinking an Introduction, or ENGL 1110 Writing and Literature PHIL 1150 Basic Logic PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology *Bridging courses required to enter the BBA degree program TransferGraduates are eligible for direct entry into the third year of Kwantlen's Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Entrepreneurial Leadership. GraduationUpon successful completion a diploma in Applied Business Technology is awarded. Advisory Committee
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