Business Technology
The Business Technology (BSTEC) department prepares students with the technical skills and knowledge to be successful in a variety of business positions. This is a very flexible program that prepares students to work in a variety of industries, in a multitude of positions ranging from entry-level to managerial. Students will master office technology skills including Microsoft (MS) Office, web design, and managing social media for businesses. In addition to technology skills, students will learn to be effective business communicators, team players, and leaders.
To keep our program current, the BSTEC Department has an advisory committee comprised of experts from business and industry who volunteer their time to evaluate curriculum and verify that our programs meet the current needs of employers.
In addition to having academic credentials, BSTEC faculty are required to have work experience related to the field in which they are teaching. Thus, students are exposed to current work practices while they are learning concepts and perfecting the skills that will be needed in the workforce.
Associate Degrees
Enroll in Highline College’s Administrative Management Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program and you will learn valuable technology and office management skills you need to succeed in today’s competitive work environment.
With a variety of business technology courses, Highline’s 2-year AAS degree will help you get the well-rounded education you need to excel in this exciting field. In addition to learning specific technology skills, students will learn effective business communication, applied business math and basic accounting, leadership, supervision, and team building skills.
PDF Program Map
Career
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Manager
- Administrative Services Manager
- Administrative Specialist
- Assistant Director
- Executive Assistant
- Program Administrator
- Program Manager
- Events Coordinator
- Programs Coordinator
Department/Program URL:
GPA Requirement:
2.0
Number of Credits:
Total Program Credits: 92-94 credits
Degree or Certificate Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate skills required to effectively manage and supervise people and projects in the office workplace.
- Demonstrate mastery of office technology skills to address and support business needs.
- Identify office procedures in accordance with current industry standards.
- Write business correspondence using current business industry formats.
- Develop professional written and oral communication skills.
- Apply business and technical knowledge to new situations and problems.
- Accurately construct effective documents pertinent to a job search.
- Recognize and reproduce customer service skills for internal and external customers that meets or exceeds industry standards.
Top Transfer-To institutions
Not Applicable
Important Dates or Milestones Specific to Degree/Certificate
Completing 90-150 hours of an on-site internship where students practice classroom skills in the workplace. Students earn classroom credit for their internship (BSTEC 240).
Key Advisors
Career
- Administrative Manager
- Administrative Support Manager
- Business Technology Analyst
- Business Management Analyst
- Technology Business Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Business Technology Manager
- Program Administrator
- Program Manager
Department/Program URL:
GPA Requirement:
2.0
Number of Credits:
90 credits
Degree or Certificate Learning Outcomes:
- Effectively manage and supervise people and projects in the office workplace.
- Utilize office technology and critical thinking skills to address and support business needs such as using current spreadsheet technology to design a budget report.
- Implement basic office procedures in accordance with current industry standards.
- Write effective correspondence using proper business industry format such as multipage reports that include financial analysis and graphics.
- Represent the organization with professional written and oral communication skills.
- Function effectively in a work environment, while understanding and respecting the diverse needs of others.
- Apply sound business and technical knowledge to new situations and problems.
- Analyze and record business transactions and determine the impact on the accounting equation after the transaction has been recorded.
- Summarize the recorded accounting transactions to general ledgers, trial balances and work sheets, financial statements, regulatory agency reports, or management reports.
Top Transfer-To institutions
Not Applicable
Important Dates or Milestones Specific to Degree/Certificate
Completing 90-150 hours of an on-site internship where students practice classroom skills in the workplace. Students earn classroom credit for their internship (BSTEC 240).
Key Advisors
Certificates
Enroll in Highline College’s Administrative Assistant certificate program and you will learn valuable technology and office management skills you need to succeed in today’s competitive work environment.
With a variety of business technology courses, Highline’s two-year degree will help you get the well-rounded education you need to excel in this exciting field. In addition to learning specific technology skills, students will learn effective business communication, applied business math and basic accounting, leadership, supervision, and team building skills.
PDF Program Map
Career
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Coordinator
- Administrative Specialist
- Administrative Support Supervisor
- Administrator
- Assistant Director
- Executive Assistant
- Executive Services Administrator
- Human Resources Administrator
- Legal Secretary
- Medical Secretary
- Secretary
- Special Events Coordinator
- Special Programs Coordinator
Department/Program URL:
GPA Requirement:
2.0
Number of Credits:
Total Program Credits: 46 credits
Degree or Certificate Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate mastery of office technology skills to address and support business needs.
- Identify office procedures in accordance with current industry standards.
- Write business correspondence using current business industry formats.
- Develop professional written and oral communication skills.
- Apply business and technical knowledge to new situations and problems.
- Accurately construct effective documents pertinent to a job search.
Top Transfer-To institutions
N/A
Important Dates or Milestones Specific to Degree/Certificate
Completing 90 hours of an on-site internship where students practice classroom skills in the workplace. Students earn classroom credit for their internship (BSTEC 140).
Key Advisors
PDF Program Map
Career
- Content Manager
- Social Media Specialist
- Digital Media Supervisor
- Engagement Coordinator
- Social Media Analyst
- Online Community Manager
- Public Relations Manager
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Brand Manager
- Brand Advocate
- Online Communication Director
- Social Media Strategist
- Social Media Marketing Manager
Department/Program URL:
GPA Requirement:
2.0
Number of Credits:
45
Degree or Certificate Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the certificate program, Highline students will attain the following outcomes:
- Identify and implement appropriate social media technology and platforms for particular business needs.
- Design and create original content for digital distribution to support organizational marketing goals.
- Design and create digital marketing videos using current, industry standard technology.
- Develop web applications utilizing industry standard markup, protocols, and languages.
- Analyze internal and external marketing environments to optimize social media communication for specific business needs.
Top Transfer-To institutions
N/A
Important Dates or Milestones Specific to Degree/Certificate
Completing 90 hours of an on-site internship where students practice classroom skills in the workplace. Students earn classroom credit for their internship (BSTEC 140).