ABT 110
1.5 credits
Database Management
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ABT program
Skill development and application of introductory database concepts using Microsoft ® Access. Topics include designing, creating, maintaining, editing, and querying a database; and creating reports and forms.
ABT 111
1.5 credits
Office Procedures
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ABT program.
Introduction to common office procedures and management. Emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of the administrative professional in an office setting and the importance of career management as a success factor.
ABT 131
3 credits
Keyboarding
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ABT program.
Introduction to the fundamentals of correct keyboarding technique. Improvement in speed and accuracy will be achieved through directed drills, corrective practice, and timed testing. Emphasis is on accuracy with a minimum speed of 40 nwpm (net words per minute).
ABT 133
4.5 credits
Word Processing
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ABT program.
Skill development and application of advanced word processing concepts using Microsoft® Word software. Emphasis is on creating business documents with a high standard of professionalism and attention to detail. Integration of concepts across multiple software applications is also studied and applied.
ABT 135
3 credits
Business English and Communications
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ABT program.
Introduction to the principles of workplace communications. Emphasis on the writing process, including positive, negative, and persuasive messages. Development and application of self-editing, proofreading, and peer editing skills, and analysis of communication situations. Employment documents and professional presentations will also be prepared.
ABT 137
3 credits
Spreadsheets
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ABT program.
Skill development and application of advanced spreadsheets concepts using Microsoft® Excel software. Emphasis is on creating spreadsheets with a business focus and analysing spreadsheet data when making business decisions.
ABT 143
3 credits
Bookkeeping
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ABT program.
Introduction to the basic principles, concepts, and applications of accounting. Emphasis is on the accounting cycle for a service business organized as a sole proprietorship.
ABT 160
1.5 credits
Web-based Business Communications
Prerequisite(s): ABT 135
Builds on ABT 135 (Business English and Communications) by developing writing for the web. Evaluation of different business communication tools such as social media, websites, and print. Application of writing principles for different audiences to create effective web communications. Creation of portfolio demonstrating mastery of multi-media marketing and website maintenance.
ABT 187
3 credits
Work Experience
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ABT program and department permission.
Provides practical experience in Lower Mainland offices. Three weeks are spent undertaking a variety of administrative functions in offices of companies/agencies with whom the Applied Business Technology department liaises.
