Business Technology
Technology is at the heart of today’s business environment! Business technology jobs span all industries and whether you see yourself as a medical billing clerk or front office assistant, or in the ranks of the business and industry, Gwinnett Tech’s Online Business Technology program is the perfect path for enhancing your skills!
By 2026, careers in business technology are expected to grow by 22 percent, according to the United States Department of Labor. Learn critical office and technology skills, along with communication and organizational knowledge with a Business Technology degree, diploma, or certificate from Gwinnett Tech.
What are my program options?
- Business Technology, AAS
- Business Technology, Diploma
- Administrative Support Assistant, Certificate
- Medical Billing Clerk, Certificate
- Medical Front Office Assistant, Certificate
- Microsoft Office Application Professional, Certificate
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Take the first step towards this career and apply for next semester! Important dates and deadlines are listed to get you started and if you’re looking for ways to pay for your education, explore our scholarships for this program, as well as state and federal funds for which you may be eligible. You can also learn about our faculty and clubs and organizations to join!
Gwinnett Tech builds relationships with local subject-matter experts to develop advisory boards, who provide feedback that ensures we deliver relevant industry-specific curriculum for today’s high-demand careers. See who serves on our Business Technology advisory board.
What can I expect from the Online Business Technology program?
In this program, you learn critical office and technology skills that encompass a wide range of hardware, software, and services that keep companies running and enhance operations.
Tell me more about this program.
The Business Technology program is designed to prepare students for a variety of positions in today’s technology-driven workforce. An emphasis is placed on Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. The Business Technology program offers four certificate programs that can be achieved in two to three semesters; two diploma programs which may be completed in four semesters; and an Associate of Applied Science Degree which may be completed in five semesters. Knowledge of clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology are covered in this program.
Students are also introduced to accounting fundamentals, electronic communications, internet research, and electronic file management.
What career options will I have?
- Administrative Assistant
- Help Desk Assistant
- Medical Billing Assistant
- Medical Insurance Coder
- Medical Office Assistant
- MS Office Specialist
- Virtual Assistant
How much will it cost?
Gwinnett Tech offers affordability at $100 per credit hour + fees. Great opportunities for scholarships and financial aid with HOPE Grant, HOPE scholarship, HOPE Career Grants, and more!
This program currently offers one HOPE Career Grant. HOPE Career Grants provide free tuition assistance toward educational costs for eligible students enrolled in an approved designated program of study. Students must be eligible for and receiving, the HOPE Grant or Zell Miller Grant to be awarded the HOPE Career Grant. It provides assistance with educational costs that are not covered by the HOPE or Zell Miller Grants.
- Medical Front Office Assistant, Certificate