Business & information technology
Equip yourself with essential skills for success in the business world! In this class you will gain comprehensive knowledge in finance, accounting, business, and insurance, empowering you to excel in office environments or even embark on your entrepreneurial journey.
BUSINESS. I PLAN TO GO INTO BUSINESS.
But what part of business?
Since there are so many business principles (subjects), you will receive a well-rounded education to better understand all aspects of a business. Then, you choose the area that interests you the most and start building your own pathway to align with your career goals.
The year 2020 changed the way we work, communicate, learn, and travel.
More and more people are looking for jobs where they can work from home. If they do go to the office, they want flexible work schedules aimed at helping them balance work and family.
“I chose to attend Central Tech because while running a business and being a mom, I needed a class schedule that would work around my needs. Also, the one-on-one help you get with the teachers is always a selling point when it comes to education.”
KRISTY PEMBROOK, Alumni
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
CORE PATHWAY
Details
Everyone will complete Business Technology as the core curriculum. In Business Technology, you will gain knowledge in finance, business management, accounting, and business development. You can become certified in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Office Procedures.
(This coursework contains two computer technology requirements to meet Oklahoma’s Promise program requirements. In addition, some colleges offer earned credit hours for Microsoft credentials and accounting coursework.)
Areas of Study
- Fundamentals of Technology
- Fundamentals of Administrative Technologies
- Accounting
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Capstone Project
Hybrid Learning Option
If you enjoy working on your own schedule, are a night owl, or want to experience working remotely, ask about the hybrid option.
Students who qualify to enroll in hybrid learning work from home on Monday’s and Friday’s and attend class Tuesday through Thursday.
What do you need to qualify?
- Home Computer (not a chromebook)
- Internet (not metered)
- Webcam/Microphone
AFTER COMPLETING THE CORE,
YOU WILL CHOOSE ONE AREA OF STUDY.
“A critical part of professional development, whether your next step is higher education or entering the workforce. Central Tech is a huge asset to the community.”
ENTREPRENEUR
PATHWAY
Details
This class prepares you to develop and manage your own business. You will discover what skills are needed to become an entrepreneur, including:
- Developing a Business Plan
- Identifying Market Needs
- Marketing a Business
- Maintaining Records & Accounting Processes
- Managing Finances
- Integrating Technology Into Business Functions
You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to make wise financial planning decisions and learn the legal, ethical and social obligations of a business owner.
Areas of Study
- Fundamentals of Technology
- Fundamentals of Administrative Technologies
- Accounting
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Computerized Accounting
- Personal Finance
- Entrepreneurship: Business Development
- Certified Insurance Service Representative
- Capstone Project
Potential Career Path
Source: Zippia.com 
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PATHWAY
Details
This program prepares students in higher-level content and strategies necessary to effectively engage students in technology and managerial skills needed for success in competitive business careers.
This class is designed to enhance administrative support, accounting and management skills needed in the workplace in administrative support and office management. You will gain high-level technology and managerial skills needed for success in competitive business careers.
Areas of Study
- Fundamentals of Technology
- Fundamentals of Administrative Technologies
- Certified Insurance Service Representative
- Office Administration & Management
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Accounting
- Computerized Accounting
- Customer Assistance
- Capstone Project
Potential Career Path
Source: Zippia.com
ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE
PATHWAY
Details
This program prepares you to solve accounting problems using computerized software and electronic spreadsheets.
You will learn basic office skills as well as beginning, advanced, computerized and payroll accounting principles. You will develop an in-depth understanding of accounting concepts, theories and procedures as well as their effects on financial reports and analysis of business.
Also, you will produce and analyze financial statements.
Areas of Study
- Fundamentals of Technology
- Fundamentals of Administrative Technologies
- Accounting
- Computerized Accounting
- Payroll Accounting
- Certified Insurance Service Representative
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Capstone Project
Potential Career Path
Source: Zippia.com
CAPSTONE
Each section finishes with a capstone project. The core capstone contains 120 hours while the other three areas of study include 90 hours. Students may choose from a variety of mix and match options to complete the capstone. This gives you an opportunity to spend time where it is most beneficial to you. Some of the selections include:
- Internships: You can choose to intern in any industry with people, products, or services. Some students have worked in banks, tag agencies, medical offices, in attorney practices, with accounting firms, and for city halls.
- Special Projects
- Advanced Certifications
Organizations & Competitions
Our student organization is Business Professionals of America (BPA). As a member of the organization, you can compete in and travel to various competitions. Our favorites are listed below.
They are our favorites since we have had a student or team win at the state level and/or the national leadership conference in at least one of these competitions since 2005. While we are bragging,
- students win and hold state offices each year,
- our chapter has been recognized nationally many times with an award of excellence, and
- both instructors have National Board Certifications. We’re pretty awesome.
Now back to some of our favorite competitions!
Entrepreneurship
Read MoreYou will determine what kind of small business you want to start. Next, you will develop an operating plan and an organizational structure. Finally, you will prepare a presentation as if you were presenting your business plan to potential investors at a bank with the objective of securing financing for your new business venture.
Small Business Management Team
Read MoreYou are given a topic and guidelines. In the past topics have included:
- Starting a business for the tiny home market
- Finding the best location to expand a national hockey league team
- Expanding an ecotourism company
Once you have the topic for the year, your team will develop a marketing plan that details pricing strategies, financials, and promotional plans for the business.
Global Marketing Team
Read MoreIf you are on this team, you will use strategic planning and problem-solving skills to provide solutions to the business case study provided. Recently, the team was charged with determining what a photographer working from home should do to grow the business. Then, during the competition, you are presented with an additional element to the scenario that requires revision of the final presentation.
Financial Analysist Team
Read MoreYour team is given a business case study. The business may be looking to expand or possibly they are losing money. Whatever the scenario, they need financial help. Your team will analyze and interpret the financial data. Then, using analytical and problem-solving skills you will make decisions and recommendations. Finally, during the competition, you are presented with an additional element to the scenario that requires revision of the final presentation.
Parliamentary Procedure Team
Read MoreDid you know there is a specific format for conducting business meetings? On this team you learn and demonstrate the correct use of the parliamentary procedure through a chairperson’s ability to conduct a business meeting allowing all members to effectively participate.
MOS World Championship
Read MoreThe Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship is an “Invitation Only” global competition to recognize the rock stars in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This is the elite of the elite, as one student “champion” per state is chosen per event.
Interview Skills
Read MoreAssess proficiency in job search and interview situations.
#CentralTechBIT
Let`s hear it for our @oklabpa State Leadership winners! 👏
Our Business and Digital Media students traveled to Tulsa and competed in numerous events. For winner information, check out our Facebook!
#centraltechBIT #centraltechDM
A big shoutout to our BPA members at Drumright!
They raised funds by selling Krispy Kreme donuts and used the proceeds for their annual Angel Tree Service Project. They picked, wrapped, and delivered gifts to seven local kids, lighting up their holidays. 🎁
Your efforts and big hearts make us proud!
#centraltechBIT #BPA
Digital Media, Graphic Design, and Business & Information students on our Drumright campus came together to deliver 150 care packages to help support The @rmhctulsa. 🎁
#centraltechDM #centraltechGraphicDesign #centraltechBIT
Let`s celebrate! 🎉
Our Business & Information Technology students recently traveled to Anaheim, California to participate in the @bpaconnect National Leadership Conference.
🔹 Picture 2: Stroud`s Trent Fine, an adult student, achieved first place in the Presentation Individual (Postsecondary) competition.
🔹 Picture 3: Cleveland High School`s Katy Knapp (far left), K12`s Andrew Wyre (second from left), Cushing High School`s Dezirae White (second from right), and Mannford High School`s Aliviah Jolly (far right) earned second place in Parliamentary Procedure Team (Secondary)
#centraltechBIT
Can I get a round of applause for our @oklabpa State Leadership Champions? 👏
Our Business & Information Technology students traveled to Tulsa and competed in numerous events.
#centraltechBIT
Quick Question. You`re planning to go into business, but what part of business? We may be able to help. 🤝 Apply Today for Business & Information Technology! centraltech.info/BIT #centraltechBIT #okbpa
Business & Information Technology students from the Drumright campus traveled to the BPA National Leadership Conference. Congratulations to all the winners!
#centraltechedu #centraltechBIT
Congratulations Central Tech BPA State Leadership Contest Winners! Their work paid off as they received multiple awards!
Contest awards (in order of pictures)
–1st Place Financial Analyst Team – Jesse Morris (Ripley), Promise Rogers (Cleveland), Kamryn Thornton (Bristow), Kyann Tuley (Drumright)
--1st Place Parliamentary Procedure Team – Madison Laffoon (Olive), Bryce Massie & Brannon Watts (Cushing), Madison Gaglierdi & Rebekkah Womble (Kellyville)
--1st Ethics & Professionalism and Presentation Management Individual – Hallee Schonfield (BristowContest awards (in order of pictures)
–1st Place Financial Analyst Team – Jesse Morris (Ripley), Promise Rogers (Cleveland), Kamryn Thornton (Bristow), Kyann Tuley (Drumright)
--1st Place Parliamentary Procedure Team – Madison Laffoon (Olive), Bryce Massie & Brannon Watts (Cushing), Madison Gaglierdi & Rebekkah Womble (Kellyville)
--1st --Ethics & Professionalism, 1st Presentation Management Individual, and Member of the Year – Hallee Schonfield (Bristow)
– 1st Parliamentary Procedure Concepts – Madison Laffoon (Olive)
– 2nd Parliamentary Procedure Concepts – Bryce Massie (Cushing)
– 3rd Banking & Finance, and BPA State Parliamentarian – Kamryn Thornton (Bristow)
--The Chapter was also the only Chapter in the state to win the Platinum Star Chapter
#centraltechedu #centraltechBIT #okbpa
Are you going to college to major in finance, accounting, business, or hospitality and tourism? Students learn everything they need to know to work in an office or manage their own business.
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Big @bpanational wins this year for the Business & Information Technology, Drumright campus class - Congratulations!
BPA Chapter of the year
Jacob S. - BPA National Student Recruiter of the Year
Nicole B. & Hallee S. - Small Business Management Team, 1st Place
#centraltechBIT
Congratulations Athena Frank, Business & Information Technology instructor at the Drumright campus, for winning National BPA Advisor of the Year!
@bpanational #centraltechedu #centraltechBIT
More BPA state winners from the Business & Information Technology class on both the Sapulpa and Drumright campuses. Congratulations!
#centraltechedu #centraltechBIT #okbpa
Another great year for the Central Tech BPA students in the Business & Information Technology class at the Drumright campus. This year, 16 students competed (some in multiple events) and all 16 placed 1st in at least one event. Congratulations!
#centraltechedu #centraltechBIT #okbpa
Congratulations to Jacob, Central Tech Business & Information Technology student, on being the BPA President! #centraltechBIT
Reshare from @oklahomacareertech: Meet tomorrow`s leaders! The state presidents of our seven #OKCareerTech student organizations have worked diligently during this pandemic to continue growing and achieving. Learn more about our CTSOs on our website. #CTEMonth #LeadershipDevelopment
"I went through Central Tech’s Cosmetology program and came back to take BIT to get my entrepreneurship--then started my own business." #centraltechedu #centraltechCosmo #centraltechBIT
“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.” - Helen Keller, @sooklahoma is happening this week and our Interactive Multimedia, Graphic Design, Business Information Technology, and Medical Assisting students are volunteering. Have fun and thank you for representing CT! #centraltechDM #centraltechgraphicdesign #centraltechbit #centraltechma
The RESULTS are in from BPA Nationals! Congrats to Jeri Dodson from Yale (2nd - Parliamentary Procedure Concepts) and Ashley Drummond from Hominy (2nd - Banking & Finance) for your individual awards and your 3rd Place Financial Analyst Team award! #centraltechbit
More Information
Interview Seminar
Sapulpa Campus Only
Read MoreLooking for a job can be stressful. The interview seminar focuses on combining employability skills, with resume writing, cover letters, and interviewing skills.
Business professionals donate their time toward MOCK INTERVIEWS with our students. They coach, encourage, and make recommendations to aid students in finding a job after graduation. This allows our students to practice and build on their skills in a low stress environment.
To be successful in business, you need more than the skills to do the job. Employers hire and reward employees with strong employability skills.
Those who enjoy collaborating, are active listeners, and possess effective communication skills are valuable employees. Companies rely on dependability, adaptability, leadership, and problem-solvers. These businesses tend to have more productive workplaces which is vital in this increasingly competitive world.
Fun Fact – many times, human resource managers have a job opening after conducting the mock interviews, and in turn, have called our instructors and made job offers to students they met through the mock interviews.
Our Graduates
Where do they find jobs?
Read MoreAfter completing the business class, our graduates go straight to work or college. There are several possibilities no matter which direction you choose.
Those who go to work usually start in any type of business office (such as law or medical offices), open their own business, or work in customer service or human relations for a variety of industries (such as community banks or AT&T).
Students who transition to college usually major in business, finance, accounting, marketing, business management, entrepreneurship, human resources (HR), or business education.
Available Certifications/License
May require additional fees
Read More- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certifications
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Access
- Outlook
- The National Alliance for Insurance Education
- Elements of Risk Management
- Insuring Personal Auto Exposures
- Insuring Personal Residential Property
- Commercial Casualty I
- Life and Health Essentials
- Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR)
- QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU)
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) Certification
- Communication Skills for Business (CSB)
Quick Facts
Students, Campus, Times
Read More- Students: Adult & High School
- Campus: Drumright, Sapulpa
- Times: Morning, Afternoon, Full Day
- School Year: August-May
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