Business Administration Technology
Associate of Applied Technology
Practical Skills. Real Careers.
What Will I Learn?
The Associate of Applied Technology in Business Administration Technology Computer Information Science is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as entry-level bookkeepers, office managers, legal and medical administrative assistants, data entry clerks, word processors, receptionists, and executive secretaries. Over 5-6 semesters of full-time attendance, you’ll gain a solid foundation in:
- Computer literacy and terminology
- Communications
- Records management
- Information management
- Office management
- Data entry
- Accounting
Program graduates are to be competent in the academic areas of communications, mathematics, computer literacy, and human relations. The faculty believes that a fully developed student has the ability to think creatively, make decisions, solve problems, visualize concepts and respond to office situations in a professional manner. We also believe that a student’s ability to contribute to a group effort, while maintaining a positive self-concept, will improve their chances for success in today’s complex office environment.
What Can I Earn?
The median salary for General Office Clerks is currently $35,357 per year in Alabama (LightCast 2026). For entry level positions in Alabama, the average starting salary is around $24,485 per year with highly experienced workers earning up to $52,189 per year in Alabama.
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administration Assistants can expect to start around $42,401. Median Salary is $62,807 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $86,228. (LightCast 2026).
A career growth path is possible for those interested in a leadership role as a Front-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers with a median salary of $56,918 per year in Alabama (LightCast 2026).
Career Opportunities & Job Outlook
Graduates of the Associate of Business Administration Technology are prepared for a variety of entry-level roles across Alabama and nationwide. Business Administration jobs are available statewide in healthcare, construction, retail, technology, manufacturing, government, manufacturing and tourism. Higher concentrations of opportunities are located in larger areas such as Mobile, Montgomery, and Pensacola but also in local markets including Atmore, Prattville and Clanton Alabama.
Common career paths include:
- Customer Service Coordinator
- Office Manager
- Assistant Office Manager
- Office Manager / Bookkeeper
- Branch Office Coordinator
- Bilingual Office Administrator
Program Summary
Type: Associate of Applied Technology
Length: 5-6 Semesters of Full-time attendance
Campus Location: Evergreen, AL