Business Technology Management
Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)Business Technology Management is an interdisciplinary program that combines business, applied IT, management, and communication skills to manage and automate information flows within and across organizations. Emphasizing project-based learning, program foundations include business cloud computing, data analytics, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, customer relationship management & supervision.
Students earning the BTM AAS degree will be ready for an exciting technical career right after graduation.
Estimated Length of Completion
| Degree | Quarters | Credits |
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| Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) | Full Time: Part Time: |
91.0 |
Program lengths are estimates, not guarantees. For the most current program information, please check with the program contact.
There are no entry requirements for this program
- Identify and solve business and technology challenges by applying active listening, interpersonal communications and negotiation skills?
- Implement business, technical, and social support solutions through collaboration with diverse colleagues and the community, as both a team leader and a team member.?
- Analyze current and emerging business and technology issues through research, data collection, organization, business intelligence and critical thinking.
- Manage and prioritize projects, employees and resources, and implement effective management strategies.
- Use industry standard business and information technologies to support both individuals and organizations.
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All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling 206.934.5391. There are additional costs for books and supplies. Each student is responsible for the purchase of certain supplies and required tools before the instruction begins.
Hours may vary based on specific program requirements. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling 206.934.5391.
Coursework
| Course | Course ID | Credits | Availability |
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Orientation and Career Exploration
Provides the skills and knowledge necessary to develop and pursue a career plan. Includes identification of personal strengths, values, and interests, and evaluation of careers compatible with personal preferences. Provides key career resources, practice in career search skills, and career and education strategies to reach goals. |
BTM 100 | 2.0 | here to register."> |
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Business Productivity Applications
Introduces business productivity applications used for spreadsheets, word processing, database, and presentation software. Includes an overview of file management techniques, email, and operating systems. |
BTM 111 | 5.0 | here to register."> |
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Data Analysis & Visualization
Explores the use of data analysis tools to transform data from many sources into effective business intelligence reporting solutions for any organization. Emphasis on introducing advanced query editing, pivot table creation, and interactive summary visualizations. |
BTM 112 | 5.0 | here to register."> |
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Cloud Foundations
No Description available |
5.0 | here for more information."> | |
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Applied Business Math
Covers introductory business statistics (averages & standard deviation), invoices, trade and cash discounts, markups and markdowns, payroll, depreciation, compound interest and solving equations. Includes use of spreadsheet software to analyze business data. |
BTM 118 | 5.0 | here to register."> |
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Business Communications
Further develops business English grammar, punctuation, and word usage skills to compose effective, complex business documents. Develops research, business report writing, and documenting skills. Includes practice of techniques and strategies for effective oral presentations. Covers planning, facilitating, and documenting business meetings. |
BTM 119 | 5.0 | here to register."> |
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Customer Relations Management
Develops skills to identify and resolve customer complaints, handle difficult customers, utilize effective verbal and nonverbal communication methods, and use customer relationship management systems. Covers appropriate professional use of various electronic media. Provides skills to contribute positively to the service culture of an organization. Examines future trends and changes in global work environments. |
BTM 120 | 5.0 | here for more information."> |
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Work Experience: Business Technology Management
No Description available |
4.0 | here for more information."> | |
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Digital Marketing Foundations
Introduces the basics of digital marketing and branding strategy in the context of a small business owner. Students will learn marketing concepts including market segmentation, market positioning, unique value propositions, and key marketing metrics. Strategies to create effective marketing content are presented. |
BTM 222 | 5.0 | here for more information."> |
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Small Business Management
Covers the skills necessary to successfully start, improve, and manage a small business, including business plan creation, marketing, copyrights/patents, prototyping, and cash flow. |
BTM 228 | 5.0 | here for more information."> |
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QuickBooks Online
No Description available |
5.0 | here for more information."> | |
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Supervision Management
Introduction to first-line supervision management, covering total responsibilities of a supervisor. Includes the function of management, human relations and motivation, effective communications, systems concepts and problem-solving. |
BTM 236 | 5.0 | here to register."> |
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Human Resource Management
No Description available |
5.0 | here for more information."> | |
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Business Process Management
Examines the creation, improvement, automation, and mapping of a set of procedures (e.g., a business process) to improve an organization's internal & external activities or workflows so that it may more efficiently deliver the wants of its clients. |
BTM 245 | 5.0 | here for more information."> |
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Records Information Management
No Description available |
5.0 | here for more information."> | |
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Project Management
Overview of project management from a business and IT perspective, including project estimation, feasibility, planning, risk management, contingency planning, scheduling, control and Agile project methodology. Examines and evaluates project planning techniques, budget estimation, resource allocations, critical path dependencies, implementation, and evaluation; students will complete a project. |
BTM 260 | 5.0 | here to register."> |
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Operations Management
No Description available |
5.0 | here for more information."> | |
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Organizational Behavior
Focuses on a variety of factors that influence organizational behavior, including: the structure; policies and procedures; management effectiveness; and interactions of individual groups and workplace environments. The impact human behavior has on job performance, communication, motivation, and leadership will be used to study how they affect organizational identity, design, innovation, change, and many other roles that shape organizations. |
BTM 278 | 5.0 | here for more information."> |
Select from one of the following BTM courses:
| Course | Course ID | Credits | Availability |
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Social Media Marketing
No Description available |
5.0 | here for more information."> | |
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Digital Branding & Advertising
No Description available |
5.0 | here for more information."> | |
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Email Marketing Campaign Strategies
No Description available |
5.0 | here for more information."> | |
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Marketing Analytics & Performance Optimization
Introduces the tools necessary to analyze the results of digital marketing efforts like data gathering using spreadsheets, Google Analytics, and A/B testing. Students will analyze Acquisition & Behavior reports & create analytics dashboards. Drive conversion and marketing performance optimization factors will be presented. BTM 224 is one of five courses in the Facebook Digital Marketing Certificate. |
BTM 224 | 5.0 | here for more information."> |
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Small Business Startup
No Description available |
5.0 | here for more information."> | |
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Computer User Support
No Description available |
5.0 | here for more information."> | |
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Independent Study
An independent study course for Business Technology Management students who need to fulfill degree requirements under the approval and supervision of faculty. |
BTM 299 | 5.0 | here for more information."> |