Want to take charge of your career by developing critical skills for today’s marketplace? Whether you have little computer experience or are an experienced professional, there's a place for you in Business Technology (formerly Business Office Systems and Support). Earning a recognized industry certification, associate degree or continuing your career training can prepare you to be a productive member of the business community.
Business Technology at a Glance
4-18 months to complete1
$1,584-$2,970 tuition2
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland3
2 years to complete1
$5,940 tuition2
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland3
What Can I Study?
I Want to Go to Work
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Workforce Certificates
- Administrative Assistant Occupational Skills Award (CE) $1,581 6 months
- Essential Office Skills $1,265 4 months
- Office User Specialist Occupational Skills Award (CE) $- 4 months
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Credit Certificates
- Business Office Specialist Certificate $1,584 4 months
- Software Application Specialist Certificate $1,584 4 months
Can I Get a Job?
Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.
- These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
- Higher level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
- Workforce (CE) Certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
- Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others, offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work towards an Associate Degree.
- Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.
If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for advice.
Pathway Specialist
- 972-669-6400
- PathwaySpecialist@DallasCollege.edu
What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?
Up-to-date computer skills and knowledge of office processes can lead to job opportunities with a wide range of employers. Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
$37/hr
Median Salary
1251
Job Openings
+14%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Writing
- Service Orientation
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Time Management
- Monitoring
Office Clerks
$20/hr
Median Salary
7400
Job Openings
+7%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Coordination
- Social Perceptiveness
- Service Orientation
- Time Management
- Monitoring
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
$22/hr
Median Salary
5969
Job Openings
+10%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Service Orientation
- Time Management
- Monitoring
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
$33/hr
Median Salary
5834
Job Openings
+5%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Social Perceptiveness
- Reading Comprehension
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Active Learning
All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.
“I’d have to say the best thing about my Dallas College experience was the teachers, especially those in the Office Technology division. They assisted me throughout my college career through thick and thin, and helped me get to where I am today.” Read Cathy McKinney's story.
Prior Learning
Dallas College’s Prior Learning Assessment helps you earn college credit for knowledge you’ve gained on the job. If you have work experience, you can earn your associate degree faster by using your professional skills to get closer to graduation.
Find Out More About Business Technology
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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
2Cost is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.
3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.
4A portion of Lightcast’s data comes from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Lightcast has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.