Business

Program Location

Greeley Campus | Applied Technology and Trades Center | Room 309C | (970) 339-6244

Program Contacts

Program Chair
Ellen Swieter | ellen.swieter@aims.edu | (970) 339-6522

Advisors and Faculty

Sue Ehfurth | sue.ehfurth@aims.edu | (970) 339-6682
Advises all Business Technology majors.

Jennifer Markiewicz | jennifer.markiewicz@aims.edu | (970) 378-3649
Advises all Business Technology majors and some Marketing / Management majors.

Ellen Swieter | ellen.swieter@aims.edu | (970) 339-6522
Fort Lupton advising hours available. Advises all Business Transfer students.

Degrees Offered

Business Degree with Designation (A.A. Degree - Two Years)

Administrative Assistant (A.A.S. Degree - Two Years)

Certificates Offered

Advanced Office Specialist (Two Semesters)

Office Professional (Three Semesters)

Multimedia Presentation Skill Enhancement (One Semester)

Word Processing Skill Enhancement (Two Semesters)

Note: To qualify for any Skill Enhancement Certificate, each required course must be completed with a grade of A or B. Prerequisites may apply to some courses.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Business Technology Program, students will be able to:

Apply ethical practices to manage an office efficiently.
Organize, file, and retrieve both paper and digital records.
Maintain confidentiality and security in document handling.
Prepare professional business documents using software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
Operate and maintain standard office equipment such as scanners, printers, cameras, and copiers.
Coordinate and manage daily office functions according to standard operating procedures.
Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and job-seeking skills.
Apply motivational strategies in collaborative settings through role plays, simulations, and team activities.
Use electronic communication platforms effectively, including email.
Prioritize tasks, demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, and adapt to change.
Compile a professional portfolio showcasing a variety of business documents.
Make appropriate recommendations based on business technology scenarios.

Potential Opportunities

The A.A.S. degree and certificate programs in Business Technology prepare students to work in a wide range of office environments, including government, small business, banking, healthcare, real estate, insurance, and the legal field. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience with current technologies and office practices.

Students with high school credit in keyboarding, word processing, or bookkeeping may substitute alternate courses with advisor approval.

Transfer Opportunities

Several Business A.A.S. degrees articulate with Franklin University and Regis University. These institutions offer pathways to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration through a combination of Aims coursework and online instruction.

The Business Transfer Statewide Articulation Agreement (A.A. degree) is designed for transfer to Colorado four-year colleges and universities offering business programs.

Registration Requirement

All students enrolling in business courses should meet with a business advisor prior to registration.

General Education Requirements

A minimum of 15 credit hours of General Education coursework is required for the A.A.S. degree, with advisor approval.

Advisory Committee

Judy Hicks (Chair) | Anderson & Whitney

Jesse Kern | University High School

Jessi Norris | Employment Services of Weld County

Marcia Siebring, CPA | Self-employed

Verniece Thomas | United Way of Weld County

Aleta Wagner Lowe | Colorado State University

Alerts

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