Business Technology

We are proud of the many pathway options our students have to complete an Applied Bachelor’s degree, at LWTech, and at in-state universities and colleges. All degrees, whether DTA/MRP, AAS-T or AAS, can fulfill transfer requirements at multiple institutions thanks to the articulation (transfer) agreements between LWTech and the transfer college. An applied bachelor's degree can improve your chances in the job market and help you make more money.

To learn more about transferring to another college or university, please visit our Transferring from LWTech page.

The Business Technology program at LWTech leads to a variety of career opportunities in the business field. The examples below show how different certificates and degrees may connect to potential job paths. While we can’t guarantee specific outcomes, this information is meant to help you explore your options and plan for your future.

You can choose to enter the workforce after completing a certificate or continue your education to expand your career options over time. Here are some examples of what that path can look like:

Start working after your certificate or associate degree

Upon completion of the Certificate of Completion in Microsoft Office Applications, Microsoft Office Core, Administrative Assistant or a Certificate of Proficiency in Business Technology, Human Resources or Project Management Support, students may be prepared for roles such as:

• Telephone Operators
• Procurement Clerks
• Correspondence Clerks
• Customer Service Representatives
• Receptionists and Information Clerks
• Cargo and Freight Agents
• Data Entry Keyers
• Word Processors and Typists
• Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
• Office Clerks, General
• Office Machine Operators, except Computer
• HR Generalists
• Business Administrators (Business Operation Specialists)
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Upon completing an AAS degree in Business Technology, students may be prepared for roles such as:

• Advanced Bookkeepers and Accounting Clerks
• Advanced Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
• Assistant Financial Auditors
• Tax Preparers
• Office Managers

Continue your education and advance your career

You can also continue building your skills through additional bachelor’s degree programs.

Examples of bachelor’s degree options at LWTech include:

• Transport and Logistics Management
• Applied Management – Entrepreneurship

Other examples of bachelor’s degree options include:

• Information Technology and Administration Management at Central Washington University

Note: Student should contact an advisor at the transfer college to determine specific transfer requirements.

These programs may help prepare students for roles such as:

• Legal Office Assistant
• Office Administrator
• Medical Front Office
• Microsoft Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
• Business Owner
• Personal Assistant

Graduate Degree Opportunities

After completing a bachelor’s degree, students may choose to pursue graduate education in related fields. Examples may include:

• Online Master’s options at Western Governors University
• Master of Science at Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
• Master of Professional Studies at Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
• Master of Sports Leadership at Northeastern University College of Professional Studies

Note: Students completing an LWTech BAS degree may be eligible to complete the above degrees if pre-requisites for the chosen program are fulfilled. See an advisor to plan your future education.