APPLIED BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY (formerly Office Careers)
Program website: www.ufv.ca/abt
The Applied Business Technology program prepares students
for employment in today’s office by providing them with business and computer skills.
The Applied Business Technology program is offered at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack
campuses.
Employment Opportunities
Widespread use of technology has resulted in the office
assistant assuming more of the higher level skill responsibilities traditionally done by
managers and professionals, thereby creating a new office “professional.”
Offices in business, government, and industry offer many opportunities for employment. The
expansion of office staff, placement of workers in new positions, and the growth of
industry in the Fraser Valley result in a continuing demand for well-trained employees.
Note: This is a rigorous program. You need to be physically, emotionally, and financially prepared before you undertake either option.
You may apply anytime
1. Submit the application fee along with your UCFV application for admission form to the
Admissions and Records (A&R) office. Application forms are available from any A&R
or Student Services office. See page 8 for a complete list of application dates and
general information.
Additional documents required for a complete application:
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)
854-4559, (Abbotsford), or
(604) 792-0025, local 4559 (Chilliwack).
- The fee for the first semester is $700, and the fee for
the second semester is $750. The full fee for the semester must be paid at registration
for the semester. Note: Fees are given for 1998/99.
- New fees are usually set each May.
- Be prepared to spend an additional $700 on books and supplies.
- Financial aid may be available through the Financial Aid office at any UCFV campus.
Intake Dates
The program starts in September (usually the Tuesday after Labour Day) and ends
approximately
the end of April.
The Applied Business Technology program is divided into
two semesters. The second semester includes a two-week practicum. In the second semester
you will select one of two options. The courses specific to the Computerized Bookkeeping
option may be offered on one campus only.
The Applied Business Technology program may be taken on a part-time basis (depending on
seat availability). Students may take up to three years to complete the program.
Course, Title & Credits
ABT 101 Keyboarding 1
3
ABT 103 Word Processing 1 3
ABT 105 Spreadsheets 1
1.5
ABT 107 Bookkeeping 1
1.5
ABT 109 Introduction to Computers: Windows 1.5
ABT 111 Office Procedures 1.5
ABT 121 Communications: Practical Applications 3
Total credits, first semester: 15
Courses common to both specialties
Course, Title & Credits
ABT 102 Keyboarding 2
3
ABT 110 Database Management 1.5
ABT 114 Word Processing 2 3
ABT 122 Job Search
3
ABT 132 Work Experience 2
12.5
and either
Course, Title & Credits
ABT 124 Word Processing 3 1.5
ABT 134 Word Processing 4 1.5
ABT 144 Desktop Publishing Basics 1.5
4.5
or
Course, Title & Credits
ABT 106 Spreadsheets 2 1
ABT 108 Bookkeeping 2 1.5
ABT 118 Payroll
1
ABT 128 Computerized
Bookkeeping 1
4.5
Total credits, second semester: 17
Course Listings
For complete details on courses see Course Descriptions
Maureen Kiner, BEd (UBC), Prof. Teaching Cert. (BC),
Program Head
Bonnie Anderson, BA (Sask), Prof. Teaching Cert. (BC),
Jane Dean, BComm. (UBC), Prof. Teaching Cert. (BC)
Kathie Rusk, Instructor’s Diploma (UBC)
Sandi Sasaki, BA (SFU), Instructor’s Diploma (in progress)
To ensure that program content and development are
relevant to the needs of potential employers, the Applied Business Technology department
receives assistance and advice from an advisory committee. Current members are:
B. Adams, First Heritage Savings Credit Union
B. Beatty, Human Resources Development Canada
B. Bompas, UCFV
P. Stec, Anglo-American Cedar Products
E. Down, City of Abbotsford
C. Ewen, SD #75
R. Klassen, KMPG
A. Mann, Mann and company
A. Rode, Corrections Canada
J. Vike, UCFV