Applied Technology

Mission Statement
The Applied Technology Division provides lifelong learning opportunities and educational services to prepare individuals forcareers and professional and academic advancement in business, computer, engineering,manufacturing, and transportation related fields.

Programs Offered
Accounting

Business Administration

Computer Information Technology (offered on-line)
Computer Programming
Human Resources Management
Information Systems Security
Motorsports Management

Networking Technology
Operations Management Technology
Recreation and Leisure
Web Technologies

Faculty/Staff Biographies

Applicable Partnerships and Affiliations
Davidson County Community College is partners with many of the leading technology associations, to offer you a better education.

	Computing Technology Industry Association Courses: CTS 120
	Microsoft Office Specialist Courses: CTS 130 - MOS Excel Spreadsheets DBA 110 - MOS Access Databases CTS 125 - MOS PowerPoint     Presentations
	Cisco Systems Training Partner Courses: CCNA Courses - Cisco Academy NET 125, 126, 225, & 226
	Network + CompTIA Certification Program Courses: NET 125 - Networking Basics

Business and Computer Coaching Center
The Business and Computer Coaching Center is located in Finch 102 and is designed to help students in the areas of Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources Management, Operations Management, and Economics aas well as Computer Information Technology, and Networking Technology. The coaches are familiar with the specific needs of business and computer students. 

The hours of operation are as follows:
Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 9:00 pm.

Student clubs and organizations
CSTA - Computer Systems Technology Association
Students are encouraged to join the Computer Systems Technology Association.

Business Explorers
Students are encouraged to join the Business Explorers.

Frequently Asked Questions
Is financial aid available for students?
Financial aid is available. You need to contact the Financial Aid Office for further information and details for assistance.

How does the on-line degree work?
The on-line Computer Information Technology AAS program is designed for students to complete in three years. Students may complete sooner by taking courses during the day or evening. Most of the program is completely on-line but students may need to visit campus to complete labs, mid-terms, and final exams. Students may also test at an approved testing center such as another community college or public library. Students may need to purchase software programs to complete the course work. Some software programs may be provided by the instructor.

What types of skills are needed for the various business majors such as accounting, business administration, human resources management, and operations management?
Each of these majors requires reasonably good mathematical skills, good communication skills (both written and oral communication), and good people skills. However, some of these are particularly important for some of the majors, as indicated below.
• Accounting: Students majoring in accounting should have good   mathematical and problem-solving skills, and they should enjoy work   that requires attention to detail and accuracy.
• Business Administration: Business administration majors should have   an interest in the various areas of business (marketing, management,
  accounting, finance, human resources, etc.), and they should have   good mathematical and problem-solving skills and an interest in   working with people.
• Human Resources: Students majoring in human resources   management should have strong people skills and communication   skills. Although not quite as important as in some of the other fields, a   reasonable level of mathematical ability is needed.
• Operations Management: Students majoring in operations   management should have strong problem-solving and quantitative   (mathematical) skills. In addition, good communication and people   skills are important to success in this field.