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Applied Business Technology

Applied Business Technology certificate

The Applied Business Technology (ABT) program prepares students for employment in today’s office by providing them with business and computer skills. ABT is a full-time, 24-week program that includes a three-week work experience practicum. Graduates are in high demand, and employers often ask specifically for ABT grads.

Employment opportunities

Widespread use of technology has resulted in the administrative employee assuming more of the high-level skill responsibilities traditionally done by managers and executives, thereby creating a new office professional.

Offices in business, government, and non-profit offer many opportunities for employment. The expansion of office staff, placement of workers in new positions, and growth of industry in the Fraser Valley result in a continuing demand for well-trained administrative employees.

Entrance requirements

1. B.C. secondary school graduation.
2. Successful completion of the Applied Business Technology assessment, which will be used to help determine suitability to the program.
3. Keyboarding speed of 20 net words per minute.
4. Mature applicants (19 years of age or older) without high school graduation may be admitted on the basis of the Applied Business Technology assessment.

Note: This is a rigorous program. Students need to be physically, emotionally, and financially prepared before beginning.

When to apply

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. Qualified applicants are considered for the next intake in which there is space. See Continuous application process for more information.

How to apply

1. Apply online at .
   
   Additional documents required for a complete application:
   • Proof of B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
   • Transcript (or interim transcript) showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements.
   • If you are 19 years of age or older, a record of your high school or upgrading marks.
   
   
2. You will be advised of the date of the next assessment.
3. After the assessment, either your name will be placed on the wait list, or you will be referred for upgrading and later reassessment.
4. When a seat is available, you will be notified.

For more information, contact the program head at 604-504-7441, ext. 4731, (Abbotsford), or 604-792-0025, local 4559 (Chilliwack).

Basis for admission decision

Applicants who meet the entrance requirements will be admitted in order of their application date. This date is set when an application, all required documentation, and the application fee have been submitted.

Fees and additional costs

See the Fees and Other Costs section.

Be prepared to spend an additional $1,100 on books, supplies, printing, parking, etc. Financial aid may be available through the Financial Aid and Awards office at any 51ÎÛÂþ campus.

Location

The Applied Business Technology program is offered at the Clearbrook Centre in Abbotsford. This includes students taking the program through the Career Technical Centre.

Course repetition

No course may be taken more than twice without written permission of the Dean.

Program outline

The Applied Business Technology program is a full-time, 24-week program, which includes the three-week work experience course. There are two intakes a year. Students may start the program in either September or January.
 

Course listings

For complete details on courses, see the section of the ABT website, or the course descriptions section of the calendar.

Contact the program head for more information at 604-504-7441, ext. 4731.