Why choose Business Systems Technology at WSU?

• Develop administrative skills useful for many careers.
  
  
• The program is accredited and scholarships are available.
  
  
• Active student organization (Phi Beta Lambda) offers leadership opportunities in the field.

What degrees/certificates are available?

The program offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Education with an emphasis in Business Systems Technologies. This degree is a two-step program with the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Systems Technologies required as the first 63 hours for the bachelor’s degree.

• Bachelor of Science or Arts (BS or BA) Business Education Major: Business Systems Technologies Emphasis
  
  
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Business Systems Technologies
  
  

What courses are offered through online/distance learning?

The introductory and advanced Microsoft courses (TBE 1701, 1702, 1703, 3070, 3080, and 3090) and Business English 2010 classes are currently offered online. For a complete listing of WSU online and independent study courses, take a look at the Continuing Education website  click here.

What are the employment opportunities?

Graduates with an emphasis in Business Systems Technologies are prepared to work as office supervisors and managers, software trainers, multimedia developers, and desktop publishers.

With knowledge of telecommunications, multimedia software, and business systems, graduates find jobs in advertising, public relations, training, magazine and catalog publishing and web design.

What are the starting salaries of graduates?

Starting salaries vary depending on the region, workplace, and skill level. Starting salaries range from $25,000 to $30,000 per year. With more experience and advancement, salaries can increase beyond $40,000.

Click on the following links for sample job descriptions in this field:
Adm. Assistant to Vice President
Office Manager – Banking
Office Manager – Medical
Office Manager – Manufacturing
Software Trainer
Training Manager
Digital Media Coordinator
Multimedia Developer
 For more information, go to Career Services.

What will I learn in the program?

You will learn a variety of software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, database and electronic presentations software. You will also learn various multimedia programs including graphics, drawing, video and audio editing, animation, and web design. Along with learning the software, students install and manage these programs on a computer network.

Students gain competence in business communication, personnel training, customer service, and marketing, which are crucial for a successful business career. You will be introduced to new procedures applied to management of both people and equipment to help meet the challenges of the ever-changing technology.

Where can I find out more about the programs?

College of Applied Science & Technology Office of Advisement
Weber State University
Campus Building #2, Room 218
Ogden,  UT 84408-1801
phone 801-626-6303
email coast@weber.edu

Department Contact Dr. Laura MacLeod
tbe@weber.edu 

Department Phone 801-626-6822

Is there an application deadline?

No, there is no application deadline. However, we encourage you to apply early and register for classes. Contact the Telecommunications and Business Education Department for specific information or to schedule an advisement time.

What is Phi Beta Lambda?

The TBE Department hosts Phi Beta Lambda, a student leadership organization dedicated to preparing students for careers in business. In today's highly competitive business environment it takes more than just a business degree to succeed. It requires business shrewdness, leadership skills, and technical knowledge.

This is where Phi Beta Lambda excels. By taking advantage of the many programs PBL offers, business students acquire the skills that will set them apart from the average business graduate. Members learn through participating in a variety of activities that help them build their skills, while contributing to the improvement of the community in which they live, their school, and their chapter.

One of the most rewarding aspects of PBL is the chance to compete against other college students throughout Utah in various business related subjects. Every spring Utah hosts a State Leadership Conference where these competitions take place. The students who rank near the top in state are eligible to compete on the national level at the National Leadership Conference each summer.

For more information on PBL, go to http://organizations.weber.edu/pbl/.