Curriculum: Associate of Applied Business in Business Applications Technology

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Curriculum at a Glance

With UC Online’s Associate of Business Applications Technology, all of your coursework is completed online. Our students are given the necessary skills to process, maintain, analyze and report health information according to the accreditation and certification standards for reimbursement, care management, quality assurance and research.

In addition to the BAT program, UC Online also offers an Application Software Support Specialist Certificate and a Software Productivity II : Online Certificate, both complement the BAT Degree.

Sample Curriculum

Customized curriculum map for the BAT program is available to fit your schedule and pace. Part-time and Full-time options are available to all students. Summer term courses are also offered. The program accepts students 6 times a year. Self paced online orientation is required after you are accepted to the program.

CURRICULUM AT A GLANCE

Business Application Technology Courses Supporting Courses General Education Courses

Course	Title / Description	Credit
BAT1013C	Introduction to Software Applications Course: BAT1013C Credit: 3 Hands-on course introducing the basics of business productivity applications, specifically in the areas of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.	3
BAT1015C	Workplace Technologies Course: BAT1015C Credit: 3 A survey of contemporary technologies used by organizations. Students will discover how the latest software applications. devices, peripheral equipment and emerging technologies are used in the contemporary workplace.	3
BAT1017C	Word Processing Applications Course: BAT1017C Credit: 3 Hands-on course that covers intermediate skills associated with word processing software.	3
BAT1018C	Presentation Applications Course: BAT1018C Credit: 3 Designed as a hands-on course that develops professional presentation skills through in-person, web-conferencing or narrated delivery. The course will explore effective communication concepts and allow for application in today's business environment. Various presentation media will be explored.	3
BAT1061C	Customer Service Course: BAT1061C Credit: 3 A survey of best practices related to customer service in contemporary business operations. Topics covered include customer behavior, communicating with customers in a diverse environment, using technology to improve customer service, handling complaints, and building loyalty. The course content examines the concept of customer service from the perspectives of management and non-management employees.	3
BAT2015	Office Management Course: BAT2015 Credit: 3 An examination of best practices in contemporary workplace management. The course will explore the role and responsibility of managers in today's diverse business environment through the application of business productivity software.	3
BAT2019C	Database Applications Course: BAT2019C Credit: 3 Hands-on course that covers intermediate skills associated with database software. The course consists of the examination of database concepts, designing, creating and modifying databases in order to enhance business operations.	3
BAT2020C	Spreadsheet Applications Course: BAT2020C Credit: 3 Hands-on course that covers intermediate skills associated with spreadsheet software. The course consists of examination of spreadsheets concepts, planning, modifying and creating spreadsheets and charts, and applying knowledge to solve business problems.	3
BAT2073C	Workplace Communications Course: BAT2073C Credit: 3 An examination of best practices in contemporary workplace communication policies and methods combined with hands-on practice related to developing business messages via written, verbal, and media channels.	3
BAT2093C	Project Management Applications Course: BAT2093C Credit: 3 Hands-on course that covers intermediate skills associated with project management software. The course consists of examination of project management concepts, planning, modifying and executing projects to solve business scenarios.	3

Course	Title / Description	Credit
ACCT2051	Fundamentals of Computerized Accounting Course: ACCT2051 Credit: 3 This course will introduce students to the basics of accounting through the use of a computerized accounting program. This includes analysis of transactions, data entry, and preparation and analysis of computer generated financial statements and reports. This is a hands-on course with the accounting software provided with the textbook. This course is intended for the Associate of Applied Business (AAB) program, and does not apply toward a Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA).	3
BA1050	Introduction to Social Media for Business Course: BA1050 Credit: 3 This course will enhance students' knowledge and expertise in the evolving world of social media. Students will learn practical, how-to-do techniques to integrate social media into business strategy. The course will also review information security, privacy, and ethics in social media.	3
DGMD1011C	Digital Media Logistics Course: DGMD1011C Credit: 3 This course introduces students to the products, tools and environment of the digital media production technology profession. One focus of this course centers on the understanding of various file types, sizes and compression techniques used in digital media. Another focus is how different media are produced using different industry-standard software applications.	3
IS2060	Fundamentals of Data Visualization Course: IS2060 Credit: 3 This course focuses on the fundamental principles of data analysis, visual presentation, chart types and how to acquire and process data. The course will present a variety of methods to gather data, analyze data, and visually present data.	3

Course	Title / Description	Credit
ENGL1001	English Composition Course: ENGL1001 Credit: 3 This course emphasizes critical reading, writing, and textual analysis with particular focus on argument and research-based writing.	3
ENGL2089	Intermediate Composition Course: ENGL2089 Credit: 3 This course emphasizes critical reading and writing, advanced research and argument skills, and rhetorical understanding of language as it is used in different discourse communities.	3
BoK: SS	Social Sciences (SS) elective Course: BoK: SS Credit: 3 Select one course	3
BoK: HU, FA, HP	Fine Arts (FA), Historical Perspectives (HP), Humanities and Literature (HU) elective Course: BoK: HU, FA, HP Credit: 3 Select one course	3
BoK: NS	Natural Sciences (NS) Elective Course: BoK: NS Credit: 3 Select one course	3
STAT1031	Introduction to Statistics Course: STAT1031 Credit: 3 A one-semester comprehensive introduction to statistics suitable for students in biology, nursing, allied health, and applied science. Discussion of data, frequency distributions, graphical and numerical summaries, design of statistical studies, and probability as a basis for statistical inference and prediction. The concepts and practice of statistical inference including confidence intervals, one and two samplet-tests, chi-square tests, regression and analysisof variance, with attention to selecting the procedure(s) appropriate for the question and datastructure, and interpreting and using the result. Pre-requisite: At least 420 on the MPT strongly recommended.	3

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Can I complete the program part-time?

Programs can be completed full-time or part-time. Many programs are set up to be part-time, with most containing fewer than 10 credit hours in any given semester. We know you have a lot going on, so want to make sure that school can fit into your schedule. Note: There are some exceptions.
Can I transfer credit hours from my previous associate’s or bachelor’s program?

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