The Faculty/The Program

The Tunxis Community College Business Office Technology (BOT) degree and certificates programs offers an ideal learning environment with the latest equipment, software and computerized classrooms where professors work with students on an individual basis. In addition, we have a number of highly qualified faculty currently working in the field who provide a real-world view of the business scene today.

Students will integrate skills in problem solving and interpersonal and written communication which will help them to succeed in their career. Students will also have the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities in a workplace practicum.

The Curriculum

The curriculum is based on a core of knowledge utilized in a wide variety of businesses. It stresses a foundation in business theory and application and the utilization of technology to make information timely, meaningful and valuable. The program courses combine knowledge of administrative and management procedures with a basic knowledge of business practices and a background of liberal arts.

Career Opportunities

Business Office Technology graduates are in high demand among top employers, many of whom are working in industries that employ the largest number of office and administrative support supervisors and managers such as:

• Insurance Carriers
• Management of companies and enterprises
• Physicians Offices
• Local Governments
• Colleges, universites and professional schools*

* Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outloook Handbook, 2008-2009 edition.

The Business Office Technology: Medical Option degree transfers to Charter Oak State College’s Health Information Management degree program. Local labor data confirms a positive employment outlook for BOT-related occupational groups including Office Administrative Support and Medical Records and Health Information Technicians[1].

[1]Connecticut Department of Labor