BUSINESS & COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Professional Technical Education for Today’s Needs and Tomorrow’s Opportunities
From high-tech troubleshooting to savvy customer care, at BTC you’ll gain the hands-on training + solid academic instruction you need for success in modern business.
With a degree or certificate in Business and Computer Technology, you can expect to earn excellent wages.
BTC grads have high placement rates of gainful employment within 9 months of graduation. Work in retail and wholesale, finance, insurance, software, manufacturing, and other areas!
Scroll over or tap your field of interest to discover your annual potential earnings.
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START A CAREER
An Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) prepares you for the workforce + gives you credits that can transfer to other colleges.
TRANSFER TO A 4-YEAR SCHOOL
An Associate of Applied Science—Transfer Degree (AAS-T) prepares you for a variety of bachelor’s programs with technical skills + transferable coursework.
Or choose a Direct Transfer Agreements/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP) to start your bachelor’s degree at BTC then transfer directly as a junior to a college or university.
ENHANCE MY JOB SKILLS
A Certificate (C) expands your job skills in a specialized area + helps you qualify for a higher salary.
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Administrative Assistant
• Associate of Applied Science—Transfer Degree
• Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Length: 5-6 quarters
Train for a career as an administrative assistant, administrative secretary, office administrator, or office manager, and work in your choice of business and office settings. BTC’s Administrative Assistant program will prepare you for success in today’s business world, as you use your math, communication, and technical reading skills.
Associate in Business DTA/MRP
• Direct Transfer Agreement in Major-Related Program (DTA/MRP)
Program Length: 6 quarters
If you're intrigued by the fast-paced world of business and finance, a bachelor’s degree in business could be a great fit for you. And, you can start that degree at BTC! In this program, you’ll gain a strong academic base in English, economics, mathematics, and accounting while also developing the practical business skills that are vital in today’s global marketplace.
Designed for students planning to major in business at a Washington State college or university, BTC’s Associate in Business DTA/MRP program will position you to transfer as a junior to a 4-year institution to earn a BA or BS in business.
Computer Networking
COMPUTER NETWORKING
• Associate of Applied Science—Transfer Degree
• Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Length: 6 quarters
COMPUTER NETWORK SUPPORT
• Certificate of Completion
Program Length: 3 quarters
Choose BTC’s Computer Networking program to train for positions such as network technician, network specialist, network security administrator, Local Area Network (LAN) technician, and more. You will learn how to troubleshoot and repair computer systems, and design, install, and maintain LANs.
Graduates will find employment opportunities with computer support firms or with a wide range of companies that use computer networks, such as financial institutions, insurance companies, and government agencies.
Computer Software Support
COMPUTER SOFTWARE SUPPORT
• Associate of Applied Science—Transfer Degree
• Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Length: 5-6 quarters
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST
• Certificate of Completion
Program Length: 3-4 quarters
If you enjoy combining technical and customer service skills in a variety of business and office settings, consider our Computer Software Support Technology program. It will train you for a rewarding career as a computer support specialist, software specialist, help desk specialist, training and support coordinator, or PC support specialist.
You’ll learn valuable skills needed by companies ranging from hospitals to financial institutions, large corporations, school districts, and universities. Hardware and software manufacturers also hire program graduates to work as customer service representatives and help desk personnel.
Accounting
• Associate of Applied Science—Transfer Degree
• Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Certificate of Completion
Program Length: 3-6 quarters
Choose this program to prepare for a rewarding accounting career. In this high-demand field, you could work in a variety of office and business settings in roles like accounting assistant/technician, bookkeeper, accounts receivable/payable clerk, general ledger clerk, or payroll clerk. If you’re good with numbers and have a high attention to detail, the accounting program will provide you a wide range of skills to use with employers from wholesale firms and retail businesses to local, state, and federal government, service providers, and health and education organizations.
About 81% of BTC Accounting students are employed within 9 months of graduation.
Health Information Technology
• Certificate of Completion
Program Length: 3 quarters
No prior computer experience is needed to apply to this program.
Are you interested in working in an up-and-coming sector of the healthcare field? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 20% increase in Health IT jobs through 2020, and a 34.5% growth in healthcare support occupations.
BTC’s Health IT program offers essential classroom theory and hands-on experience in computer network systems management for healthcare. You’ll learn how to troubleshoot and repair computer systems, and to design, install, and maintain Local Area Networks (LANs) to help hospitals and healthcare providers transition to electronic health records, cut costs, and improve patient care.
With a certificate in Health IT, you’ll be ready to work as a Computer Support Technician or Specialist, Help Desk Support, Network Technician, or in Health IT Management. You’ll also be prepared to earn employer-valued industry certifications, including: Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems, CompTIA Network + Certification, and Comp TIA A+ Certification.
Data Entry Specialist
• Certificate of Completion
Program Length: 3-4 quarters
Choose this program to train as a data entry specialist, clerk typist, note reader, or word processor. With BTC’s Data Entry Specialist program, you’ll have valuable skills needed by employers in nearly every sector. Some data specialists telecommute, working from their homes on computers linked to their employer’s main office.
Legal Administrative Assistant
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
• Associate of Applied Science—Transfer Degree
• Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Length: 6 quarters
LEGAL ASSISTANT
• Certificate of Completion
Program Length: 3 quarters
If you have a high attention to detail and are looking for a solid career in the legal field, choose this program to prepare to be a legal administrative assistant, legal receptionist, or legal secretary. Employment choices are many for highly-skilled workers in this field. BTC’s Legal Administrative Assistant program will provide you a wide range of skills to use with employers such as law firms, government offices, real estate firms, and corporate offices.
Medical Coding & Billing Generalist
• Certificate of Completion
Program Length: 3-4 quarters
Train for a career as a medical records and health information technician, or a billing and posting clerk, through BTC’s Medical Coding & Billing Generalist program. Program graduates typically work for hospitals, physician offices, insurance companies, extended care facilities, and home health care firms.
Medical Receptionist
• Certificate of Completion
Program Length: 2 quarters
If you like working with people in a medical setting with lots of variety, then choose the Medical Receptionist program. You’ll gain the knowledge and valuable skills employers in the health care industry need. You might work in a hospital, physician’s office, dental office, or health care clinic.
Office Assistant
• Certificate of Completion
Program Length: 3 quarters
Choose this program to train for a career as a receptionist or office assistant. Employers such as physician’s offices, law firms, temporary help agencies, and consulting firms are in need of skilled office staff. You could also work for manufacturing and industrial firms, telecommunications companies, and retail and wholesale organizations, plus many other businesses that need office clerical support.
Project Management
• Certificate of Completion
Program Length: 1-2 quarters
You’ll be ready for an exciting career as a project manager after completing this program. Project managers are in high demand in today’s competitive, high-tech business world. BTC’s Project Management program will help leverage your employment in service industries, insurance and financial services firms, manufacturers, and government agencies. Students in the Project Management program are usually working professionals who wish to increase their skills and prepare for project management responsibilities.
Receptionist
• Certificate of Completion
Program Length: 2-3 quarters
Choose this program to train for a career as a receptionist or office assistant. Employers such as physician’s offices, law firms, temporary help agencies, and consulting firms are in need of skilled office staff. You could also work for manufacturing and industrial firms, telecommunications companies, and retail and wholesale organizations, plus many other businesses that need office clerical support.
Bellingham Technical College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, genetic information, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to the Associate Director of Human Resources, Bellingham Technical College, 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, or call (360) 752-8354.