Business Administrative Technology

  • Business student gives a presentation to the class
  • Business student works on a presentation

Learn to run the tools that run modern business.

From spreadsheets and accounting to word processing and database management, the Business Administrative Technology program at Salina Tech teaches students how to harness the power of technology to accomplish a wide range of business-related tasks.

These skills can be valuable for students who want to run their own business, have a career in the business world, or learn an extra set of skills to supplement one of our other majors. 

Salina Tech offers students two pathways through this program, one focusing on Accounting, and one focusing on Management and Leadership.

Program Length Program Cost Degree Earned Expected Salary
9 Months $9,055 Technical Certificate $20,000 – $30,000
Two Years $12,910 Associates Degree

YOU WILL LEARN

  • During the coursework, students will develop the technical, communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal/workplace skills necessary for employment.

  • Develop effective oral and written business communications, including listening skills, and customer service skills for employment.

  • Develop knowledge and proficiency for computer software programs, Internet, e-mail, office procedures, accounting, keyboarding, and basic skills for employment.

  • Develop human relation skills and professional behavior for the workplace including appropriate business attire and business casual attire, attendance, punctuality, telephone etiquette, business protocol, and professionalism.

  • Develop an understanding of the importance of work related skills such as: working independently, teamwork, following direction, time management, problem solving, and critical thinking.

  • Create and organize work to be included in a professional portfolio.

CAREERS

  • Legal

  • Computer Support / IT

  • Banking

  • Medical Insurance

  • Accounting

  • Industrial

  • Education

INFORMATION

FACULTY

Cindy Carter

Cindy Carter earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Kansas Wesleyan University and her Master of Education degree in Teaching from Emporia State University.

Mrs. Carter has over 15 years of field experience in management, payroll, human resources and accounting, even owning her own business. She has taught business classes at Salina South High School and at Kansas Wesleyan University. She joined Salina Tech in the Business Administrative Technology program in 2017 as an adjunct and became the full time instructor in 2018.

cindy.carter@salinatech.edu
785-309-3115

Stephanie Hughes

Stephannie Hughes has been an adjunct instructor in Salina Tech’s Business Administrative Technology Department since the summer of 2023. She has a Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Business Management from Washington State University. She previously taught in the Business and Agri-Business departments at Lamar Community College in Colorado. She has worked in management positions for the Red Robin and Wing Central restaurant chains, and as a drafter, using AutoCAD to create mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans for commercial construction.

She has extensive experience in Agri-Business, having worked as front office coordinator for the JR Simplot Co. in Washington, and currently works as a remote bookkeeper for several farms and veterinary clinics in Colorado.

stephanie.hughes@salinatech.edu

Monica Curnutt

Monica Curnutt earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from K-State University.
Ms. Curnutt has management experience and joined the Salina Tech Business Administrative Technology program in 2017 as an adjunct instructor teaching Management and Human Resources courses.

monica.curnutt@salinatech.edu
785-309-3100

Cynthia Vandenbark

Cynthia Vandenbark earned her Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration, with an emphasis in Small Business Management from Regis University in Denver Colorado. She also holds Colorado teaching certifications in Business, Small Business Management and Agricultural Business Management.

Mrs. Vandenbark has taught college courses in Colorado for over 28 years, teaching for Colorado Community Colleges Online and Northeastern Junior College, in the fields of Small Business Management, Accounting, The Legal Environment in Business Management as well as other Business Courses, Information Technology and Agricultural Business Management.  Mrs. Vandenbark also worked in administration at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling Colorado as the Academic Technology Coordinator.   Mrs. Vandenbark began teaching at Salina Tech in the Business Administration Technology program in 2020 as an adjunct instructor teaching Business Law/ Ethics, Small Business Management and Principles of Supervision.

cynthia.vandenbark@salinatech.edu

CONTACT

Contact the BAT Enrollment Specialist with any questions, admissions requirements, or to set up program shadowing or tours.

Ryan Weber
785-309-3127
ryan.weber@salinatech.edu