241 Vo-Tech Drive
McMinnville, TN 37110 
Phone: (931) 473-5587
or (931) 474-TECH
Fax:  (931) 473-6380

Business Systems Technology

© TTC McMinnville 2007

Wildred Vidrine 
Instructor

The Business Systems Technology program is designed to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that office professionals need to secure good jobs and succeed in today’s computerized offices as well as the more traditional office environments.

High-tech equipment and recent curriculum revision provide an opportunity for students to learn the latest in office technology using appropriate computer software packages. In addition to learning computer skills, students become proficient in filing, electronic calculators, and principles of accounting.  Students learn to communicate effectively through the mastery of correct grammar, spelling, and letter writing. Training is provided not only provided in the general administrative and accounting areas, but also in the specific areas of medical and legal office work.  Internships may be integrated into the program that provide experiences both on and off campus in answering telephones, greeting visitors, and handling routine office duties in a realistic environment.

 This program is a self-paced course. Each student is given individual instruction.  A certificate or diploma is awarded at the exit point showing the highest level of completion.

TYPICAL SUBJECTS TAKEN
Keyboarding
Windows
Word  Processing
Spreadsheets
Database
Desktop  Publishing
Presentation
Web  Design
Ten-Key/Data Entry
Office  Procedures
Business  Communications
Accounting
Medical  Office  Procedures
Legal  Office  Procedures
medical Coding procedures

     AWARDS:
          General Office Assistant.............................432 hours/Certificate
          Information Processing Support..................864 hours/Certificate
          Accounting Assistant.....................................1296 hours/Diploma
          Administrative Assistant...............................1296 hours/Diploma
          Legal Administrative Assistant.....................1296 hours/Diploma
          Medical Administrative Assistant.................1296 hours/Diploma
          Medical Coding and Health
                         Information Technician...................1296 hours/Diploma

Highest Award--Diploma
Program Length--12 months