The Business Technology Department promotes occupational competence, individual growth and social responsibility in students preparing for careers in accounting information systems, business administration, computer information systems, executive secretarial science, information technology, legal or medical office administration and office assistant fields. In addition, the students' preparation allows for upward academic mobility when they wish to transfer credit to a number of four-year colleges and universities. Classroom lectures and laboratory experiences are blended to help students put into practice the facts, principles and theories that are fundamental to the understanding of their specialized field of study. In addition, general education courses are an important part of the students' program of study. The faculty of the department are committed to preparing students to function in the current job market. Faculty maintain expertise in their specialized fields through a variety of activities including involvement in professional organizations, attendance at workshops and seminars and working in their respective field of study. The department is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for the offering of its business programs that culminate in the associate in applied science degree.

Alumni of NMCC's business technology department are some of the most sought after in the state's job market; employers have come to expect NMCC students and graduates to be well-prepared and technologically current.

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