Business Technology & Accounting
Perry Technical Institute’s Business Technology & Accounting program covers the basic office, computer, accounting, and soft skills needed to be successful in the business world. Students graduate with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Technology & Accounting.
Students gain a solid understanding of computers including file maintenance and effective storage practices with a heavy emphasis on mastering Microsoft Office Suite products for business communication. The curriculum reviews business math concepts, 10-key skills, and important business concepts including economics, marketing, and human resources. A large part of the program leads the students through generally accepted accounting principals (GAAP) including specialized classes in payroll and taxation and then into computerized accounting. Students practice the soft skills needed in the office environment and learn the importance of career planning and how to de-velop a positive customer service environment.
The program prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification examination in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. In addition, students are taught the knowledge and skills needed to become certified in QuickBooks, Payroll, and Bookkeeping through the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers.
The Business Technology & Accounting program is the launching pad toward entry-level jobs in a variety of business and office positions such as administrative assistant, accounting assistant, accounts payable or receivable specialist, bookkeeper, and other administrative positions.
The Business Technology & Accounting program is 18 months in length (six quarters). The student will earn 116.0 credit hours which are 2,016 clock hours. Tuition is payable on a quarterly basis. There are four quarters in an academic year.
This training program concludes with an externship off campus or with the completion of a capstone project on campus. The student to instructor ratio for the Business Technology & Accounting program is 26:1.
Program Outline
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Quarter 5
Quarter 6
Total Clock Hours: 2016
Total Credit Hours: 116.0
Business Technology & Accounting Book and Tool List
The book and tool list for students in the Business Technology & Accounting program is intended to be a minimum requirement to complete the program. The book and tool list will be provided no later than the first day of class. For specifics on cost of books, training materials, uniforms, and tools, please refer to Tuition and Fees.
Business Technology & Accounting Equipment List
Students in the Business Technology & Accounting program utilize the following equipment:
Computers
Copy machines
Fax machines
Scanners
10-key calculators
Telephone