Business

Program Location

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

Program Contacts

Program Chair
Gina Jones
Email: gina.jones@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6679

Advisors and Faculty

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

Jennifer Markiewicz
Email: jennifer.markiewicz@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 378-3649

Program 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

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.