Business Technology

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Business Technology program prepares students for employment in positions such as administrative assistants, receptionists, clerks, or secretaries. Students will learn critical office skills, along with communication and organizational proficiencies. The curriculum includes courses in office technology, business communication, office administration, accounting, and business math to enhance employment and promotion possibilities.

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Degrees & Certificates Offered

Certificate of Competence (CO)
Certificate of Achievement (CA)
Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS)

Entrepreneurship (CO)

Virtual Office Assistant (BTEC-VOA) (CO)

What You Will Learn

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion, students are prepared to:

Work as a responsible member of a team to meet an organization's objectives.
Demonstrate professionalism in work quality, appearance, attitude, and workplace behavior as required in a diverse business environment.
Use current and emerging technologies effectively to create and manage documents and handle multiple priorities.
Communicate clearly and effectively through oral and written interactions, complying with standard office etiquette.
Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate real-world problems using research, critical thinking, and decision-making skills to make informed choices and solve problems.
Apply appropriate strategies to secure employment, retain a job, and advance in a career.

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Faculty

Gordon T. H. Ching
Phone: 934-2546
Email: gching@hawaii.edu
Anne R Chung
Phone: 934-2547
Email: archung@hawaii.edu

Advisory Council

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at Hawai‘i CC are an integral part of the local community and reflect its day-to-day life. Close cooperation among the faculty, employers, and employees in the community is maintained. One of the most effective formal means of providing for this type of cooperation is the Program Advisory Council. These groups advise their respective programs of training needs and new developments in the field. Councils include employers, alumni, and others knowledgeable about the field.

Business Technology Program Advisory Council:

Corey Aguiar, Administrator, KIAA
Kevin Aki, Jr., Workforce QUEST, Research and Development, County of Hawaii
Sherie Cacho, Economic Development Specialist, Workforce Program
Tiffany Ichimasa, Agent, Noguchi & Associates
Sherie Kojima, Business Pathway Teacher
Denise Pacheco, Office Manager, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Raymond Saludares, Director of Career Services, Goodwill Hawaii
Michelle Simmons, Human Resources Manager II, Recruitment and Examincation
Marcia Yoshiyama, Economic Development Technician

CTE Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination

The University of Hawai‘i does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, or disability. For inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies, please contact your campus designee noted in the link below.

UHCC applies an open access policy, with program admission based upon the completion of applicable course/testing prerequisites. The lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in CTE programs.

Please read about the entire nondiscrimination policy, presented in 14 primary languages.

Business Technology