Program Overview
Applied Business Technology (ABT) Program
Program Overview
The Applied Business Technology (ABT) certificate program at the University of the Fraser Valley equips students with hands-on office administration skills to succeed in today's workplace. The program focuses on administrative best practices, word processing, business communications, keyboarding, spreadsheets, database management, bookkeeping, and the business application of social media.
Career Outlook
Upon completing the ABT program, graduates will have the business, technology, and office skills necessary to be successful in any office environment. Offices in business, government, and industry offer many opportunities for employment in office administration. The rapid growth of industry in the Fraser Valley has resulted in a continuing demand for well-trained administrative professionals. ABT graduates are in high demand, and employers often ask specifically for ABT graduates.
Program Benefits
- Practical office administration skills to advance your career
- Excellent addition to a diploma or bachelor's degree
- Credits earned through the ABT certificate can be used towards earning a General Studies diploma or a Bachelor of Integrated Studies at UFV
Program Details
- Intensive program that equips students with hands-on office administration skills
- Focuses on administrative best practices, word processing, business communications, keyboarding, spreadsheets, database management, bookkeeping, and the business application of social media
- Prepares students for the demands and responsibilities of a career in office administration
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Applied Business Technology (ABT) certificate program at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) aims to equip students with the practical office administration skills and advanced software expertise sought after by employers in various sectors, including business, government, and industry.
- Equip graduates with advanced software expertise in various business applications.
Program Description:
The ABT program focuses on providing hands-on, practical experience in core office administration functions. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, students develop a strong foundation in essential skills such as:
- Administrative best practices
- Word processing (e.g., Microsoft Word)
- Business communications (written and oral)
- Keyboarding
- Spreadsheets (e.g., Microsoft Excel)
- Database management (e.g., Microsoft Access)
- Bookkeeping
- Business application of social media The program's intensive nature provides graduates with a competitive edge in securing employment opportunities within business, government, and industry sectors. The Fraser Valley's rapid industrial growth has significantly increased the demand for skilled administrative professionals, creating numerous job prospects for ABT graduates.
- Administrative Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Data Entry Clerk
- Receptionist
- Customer Service Representative
Further Education:
The ABT program provides graduates with the foundational skills and knowledge required for further education in related fields. The ABT program serves as a valuable complement to existing diplomas or bachelor's degrees, equipping graduates with practical office administration skills to advance their career prospects.
Contact Information:
University of the Fraser Valley 33844 King Road, Abbotsford BC, Canada V2S 7M8
