Business Information Technology
Business Information Technology (BTECH)
Master the computer and business skills you need to pursue a rewarding career in the medical or general office fields. Choose from two-year associate degrees or one-year certificates that prepare you for careers in medical billing and coding, office management and more.
Complete the certificate in approximately 4 full-time quarters and the associate degree in approximately 8 full-time quarters.
Gain skills in medical terminology; anatomy and physiology; and medical insurance forms, in order to get a job within the medical office setting as an administrative assistant and/or office support staff. With this applied technical AA degree, you can further your education through Central Washington University, earning a four-year degree in Information Technology and Administrative Management (ITAM).
Complete the certificate in approximately 4 full-time quarters and the associate degree in approximately 8 full-time quarters.
Learn the computer and general office skills needed to gain employment as an administrative office assistant in the private or government sector, such as school districts, real estate companies, accounting companies, and government agencies. The skills gained in this degree are highly transferable to numerous other positions and increase your marketability in the business office. The computer classes prepare you for taking and passing the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam. With this applied technical AA degree, you can further your education through Central Washington University, earning a four-year degree in Information Technology and Administrative Management (ITAM).
Complete this certificate in approximately 3 full-time quarters.
Master the skills needed for an entry-level employment position in a business office, as data entry, clerical, receptionist, or other office-support personnel. This three-quarter program is an extra layer of support for you to successfully complete your college-level math and English. After completing this certificate, you can pursue additional certificates and degrees within the Business Information Technology Department, such as Administrative Assistant Medical Office, Medical Billing and Coding, Administrative Office Assistant, and Office Management.
Complete the certificate in approximately 5 full-time quarters and the associate degree in approximately 8 full-time quarters.
Gain a strong foundation in medical terminology; anatomy and physiology; and medical insurance forms. Then take courses in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), with the ultimate goal of taking and passing the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) National Exam. Completion of the Medical Billing and Coding degree and AAPC CPC credential prepares you for employment as a medical biller/coder for hospitals, clinics, or doctor’s offices. With this applied technical AA degree, you can further your education through Central Washington University, earning a four-year degree in Information Technology and Administrative Management (ITAM).
Complete this associate degree in approximately 8 full-time quarters.
Prepare for an office management position in the private or government sector. This degree includes many of the courses for the Administrative Office Assistant degree, along with additional courses in human resource management, principles of management, business law, accounting, and customer relationships. Students who complete the Administrative Office Assistant degree often add on the extra quarter of classes to earn this degree as well. The skills gained in this degree are highly transferable to numerous other positions and increase your marketability in the business office. The computer classes prepare you for taking and passing the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam. With this applied technical AA degree, you can further their education through Central Washington University, earning a four-year degree in Information Technology and Administrative Management (ITAM).
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Careers in Business Information Technology
Get the computer and business skills you need to secure a high-paying, stable career in the medical or general office fields. Pierce College's Business Information Technology program offers two-year associate degrees, as well as one-year certificates.
Knowledge of office skills and office management principles are marketable across all industries, and can be applied to a number of different careers. In addition, medical office assistants, medical billing specialists, and those with training in medical transcription are always highly sought after by healthcare companies.
Financial aid and scholarships are frequently available to students who qualify. In addition, special funding may be available for unemployed workers or low-wage working parents.
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A certificate or associate's degree in Business Information Technology from Pierce College prepares you to take on new challenges and pursue your career goals. Our online job board is here to connect current and graduated Pierce College students with local employers in a variety of industries.
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