BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

I knew exactly what to do, but in a much more real sense I had no idea what to do.
Michael Scott, The Office

Business. I plan to go into business.

But what part of business?

Since there are so many business principles (subjects), you will receive a well-rounded education to better understand all aspects of a business. Then, you choose the area that interests you the most and start building your own pathway to align with your career goals.

The year 2020 has changed the way we work, communicate, learn, and travel.

More and more people are looking for jobs where they can work from home. If they do go to the office, they want flexible work schedules aimed at helping them find their work-life balance.

See how one student persevered and is making 2020 work for her:

I chose to attend Central Tech because while running a business and being a mom, I needed a class schedule that would work around my needs. Also, the one-on-one help you get with the teachers is always a selling point when it comes to education.
Kristy Pembrook, Student

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

Everyone will complete Business Technology as the core curriculum. In Business Technology, you will gain knowledge in finance, business management, accounting, and business development. You can become certified in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Office Procedures.

(This coursework contains two computer technology requirements to meet Oklahoma’s Promise program requirements. In addition, some colleges offer earned credit hours for Microsoft credentials.)

Since the class is self-paced, Drumright students can choose to take college credit courses through TCC while attending the Business & Information Technology class.

AREAS OF STUDY:

Fundamentals of Technology
Fundamentals of Administrative Technologies
Accounting
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Capstone Project

After completing the core, you will choose one area of study.

Entrepreneur

If Introduction to Entrepreneurship got you excited about starting your own business, you might enroll in Entrepreneur. Did you know social media influencers are known by their brand? Continuing to build on that brand as a new business owner takes marketing strategies.

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Executive Administrative Assistant

If you really enjoyed Excel, you might choose Executive Administrative Assistant. These jobs require people with good communication and organizational skills, who are detail oriented and able to prioritize.

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Full Charge Bookkeeper

If accounting became your favorite, Full Charge Bookkeeper would be ideal for you. It may surprise you to know that many students who don’t like math actually enjoy accounting. In simplest terms, do you have any money? If you spend some, do you know how much you have left? That’s accounting. 

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The classroom is set up and equipped with actual equipment that represents an office setting. This helps the students enter the workforce and perform as needed.

Liz EcclestonTD Williams

As a former student, I would not be where I am professionally if it weren’t for BIT.

Myrissa LaxtonKicker

I was prepared for the workforce not only by the curriculum, but by the teacher who gives everything to their students. I was able to obtain an amazing job using my skills I’ve learned at Central Tech.

Cheyenne HancockAT&T

The skills you learn prepare you for each and every job you have in the future, not just the trade you learn in class.

Lashaina SilcoxBranch Office Specialist, MHC Kenworth

ENTREPRENEUR

This class prepares you to develop and manage your own business. You will discover what skills are needed to become an entrepreneur, including:

Developing a Business Plan
Identifying Market Needs
Marketing a Business
Maintaining Records & Accounting Processes
Managing Finances
Integrating Technology Into Business Functions

You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to make wise financial planning decisions and learn the legal, ethical and social obligations of a business owner.

AREAS OF STUDY:

Fundamentals of Technology
Fundamentals of Administrative Technologies
Accounting
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Computerized Accounting
Personal Finance
Entrepreneurship: Business Development
Entrepreneurship: Business Management
Capstone Project

POTENTIAL CAREER PATH:

Source: Zippia.com

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

This program prepares students in higher-level content and strategies necessary to effectively engage students in technology and managerial skills needed for success in competitive business careers.

This class is designed to enhance administrative support, accounting and management skills needed in the workplace in administrative support and office management. You will gain high-level technology and managerial skills needed for success in competitive business careers.

AREAS OF STUDY:

Fundamentals of Technology
Fundamentals of Administrative Technologies
Administrative Technologies
Office Administration & Management
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Accounting
Computerized Accounting
Customer Assistance
Capstone Project

POTENTIAL CAREER PATH:

Source: Zippia.com

FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER

This program prepares you to solve accounting problems using computerized software and electronic spreadsheets.

You will learn basic office skills as well as beginning, advanced, computerized and payroll accounting principles. You will develop an in-depth understanding of accounting concepts, theories and procedures as well as their effects on financial reports and analysis of business.

Also, you will produce and analyze financial statements.

AREAS OF STUDY:

Fundamentals of Technology
Fundamentals of Administrative Technologies
Accounting
Computerized Accounting
Payroll Accounting
Administrative Technologies
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Capstone Project

POTENTIAL CAREER PATH:

Source: Zippia.com

Capstone

Each section finishes with a capstone project. The core capstone contains 120 hours while the other three areas of study include 90 hours. Students may choose from a variety of mix and match options to complete the capstone. This gives you an opportunity to spend time where it is most beneficial to you. Some of the selections include:

Internships: You can choose to intern in any industry with people, products, or services. Some students have worked in banks, tag agencies, medical offices, in attorney practices, with accounting firms, and for city halls.
Special Projects
Advanced Certifications

Organizations & Competitions

Our student organization is Business Professionals of America (BPA). As a member of the organization, you can compete in and travel to various competitions. Our favorites are listed below.

They are our favorites since we have had a student or team win at the state level and/or the national leadership conference in at least one of these competitions since 2005. While we are bragging,

students win and hold state offices each year,
our chapter has been recognized nationally many times with an award of excellence, and
both instructors have National Board Certifications. We’re pretty awesome.

Now back to some of our favorite competitions:

Entrepreneurship

You will determine what kind of small business you want to start. Next, you will develop an operating plan and an organizational structure. Finally, you will prepare a presentation as if you were presenting your business plan to potential investors at a bank with the objective of securing financing for your new business venture.

Global Marketing Team

You are given a topic and guidelines. In the past topics have included:
– Starting a business for the tiny home market
– Finding the best location to expand a national hockey league team
– Expanding an ecotourism company
Once you have the topic for the year, your team will develop a marketing plan that details pricing strategies, financials, and promotional plans for the business.

Small Business Management Team

If you are on this team, you will use strategic planning and problem-solving skills to provide solutions to the business case study provided. Recently, the team was charged with determining what a photographer working from home should do to grow the business. Then, during the competition, you are presented with an additional element to the scenario that requires revision of the final presentation.

Financial Analysist Team

Your team is given a business case study. The business may be looking to expand or possibly they are losing money. Whatever the scenario, they need financial help. Your team will analyze and interpret the financial data. Then, using analytical and problem-solving skills you will make decisions and recommendations. Finally, during the competition, you are presented with an additional element to the scenario that requires revision of the final presentation.

Parliamentary Procedure Team

Did you know there is a specific format for conducting business meetings? On this team you learn and demonstrate the correct use of the parliamentary procedure through a chairperson’s ability to conduct a business meeting allowing all members to effectively participate.

MOS World Championship

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship is an “Invitation Only” global competition to recognize the rock stars in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This is the elite of the elite, as one student “champion” per state is chosen per event.

Interview Seminar

Sapulpa Campus Only

Looking for a job can be stressful. The interview seminar focuses on combining employability skills, with resume writing, cover letters, and interviewing skills.

Business professionals donate their time toward MOCK INTERVIEWS with our students. They coach, encourage, and make recommendations to aid students in finding a job after graduation. This allows our students to practice and build on their skills in a low stress environment.

To be successful in business, you need more than the skills to do the job. Employers hire and reward employees with strong employability skills.

Those who enjoy collaborating, are active listeners, and possess effective communication skills are valuable employees. Companies rely on dependability, adaptability, leadership, and problem-solvers. These businesses tend to have more productive workplaces which is vital in this increasingly competitive world.

Fun Fact – many times, human resource managers have a job opening after conducting the mock interviews, and in turn, have called our instructors and made job offers to students they met through the mock interviews.

Our Graduates

Where do they find jobs?

After completing the business class, our graduates go straight to work or college. There are several possibilities no matter which direction you choose.

Those who go to work usually start in any type of business office (such as law or medical offices), open their own business, or work in customer service or human relations for a variety of industries (such as community banks or AT&T).

Students who transition to college usually major in business, finance, accounting, marketing, business management, entrepreneurship, human resources (HR), or business education.

Available Certifications/License

May require additional fees

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certifications
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Access
- Outlook
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Dreamweaver
QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU)
Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) Certification
Communication Skills for Business (CSB)

Quick Facts

Students, Campus, Times

Students: Adult & High School
Campus: Drumright, Sapulpa
Times: Morning, Afternoon, Full Day

BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY