Business

Train Today, Lead Tomorrow—Your Business Career Starts Here

Adult Costs

$2,895

Program Length

16 months

Next Start Date

5/18/2026

Enroll by

May 7th

Location

Main Campus

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Prepare to Lead, Manage, and Grow with Business Training

From office skills to management training, master the skills necessary for a rewarding career in business. Whether you are looking to get a head start or update your skills and increase your marketability, this program has you covered.

Avg. Salary

$53k

for OTECH Grads

Career Growth

0.90%

by 2032 in Utah

Day in the Life

Your days are dynamic and fast-paced—filled with everything from reviewing emails to attending strategy meetings. Whether leading a project, solving operational challenges, or connecting with clients, each task requires strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. No two days are exactly alike, but each one offers new opportunities to grow, lead, and make an impact.

Career Skills You'll Learn:

Office Skills

Learn to use Microsoft 365 Copilot, the essentials of customer service, and how to write and speak professionally.

Business Management

Learn the basics of business leadership, human resource management, project management, and entrepreneurship.

Financial and Bookkeeping

Learn industry-standard records management skills, accounting, and programs such as QuickBooks online.

Sales and Marketing

Learn the basics of marketing and sales, how to manage social media marketing, sales techniques, and presentation skills.

Potential Career Paths

Administrative Assistant

Supports office operations with document creation/organization, scheduling, and communication tasks.

Customer Service Representative

Helps customers by answering questions, resolving issues, and providing product information via phone and/or in writing.

Sales Associate/Representative

Sells products or services, builds client and customer relationships, and meets sales goals.

Accounting Clerk

Maintains financial records, processes transactions, and supports bookkeeping activities.

Marketing Assistant

Supports marketing campaigns, social media, and promotional activities.

Project Coordinator

Organizes project tasks, timelines, due dates, and communication between teams.

Entrepreneur/Small Business Owner

Starts and manages a business, handling operations, employees, marketing, and finance.

Office Manager

Oversees daily office functions, staff coordination, and administrative systems.

Social Media Assistant

Creates, manages, and tracks content for social media to engage and grow audiences.

OTECH Partners who hire our Business graduates

Program Overview

The Business program provides foundational training that prepares students to excel in a career in any business setting. The program fosters a strong work ethic and independent learning, where students can cultivate knowledge, practice technical skills, and develop professional work habits. Students will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications that verify technical skills and enhance credibility. These include: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CompTia Project+, and QuickBooks.

Classroom Hours
This is a hybrid program. Core labs and hands-on skills are completed in the classroom, while some coursework may be completed independently outside of class..

Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Enrollment open to
Adults, High school students

Credit transfer options
Available to view here

Tuition & Cost

Estimated Adult Tuition and Fees
$2,895.00

Estimated Materials Cost
$571.12

Estimated High School Student Cost
$70.00

Financial Aid Eligibility
Scholarship: Yes
VA: Yes
Pell Grant: Yes

Course Materials
TEBP 1100 Digital Literacy
MaterialRequiredNew
Cengage Cengage 1 Year Unlimited Access Cengage, ISBN: 9780357700044$229.99
Subtotal of required materials$229.99
TEBP 1130 Word Processing
MaterialRequiredNew
Microsoft Office (Simnet) Bundle$84.00
Subtotal of required materials$84.00
TEBP 1200 Professionalism
MaterialRequiredNew
Cengage Cengage 1 Year Unlimited Access Cengage, ISBN: 9780357700044$229.99
Subtotal of required materials$229.99
TEBP 1000 Financial Principles
MaterialRequiredNew
BaSIS Board without workbook$18.99
Let's Talk Accounting – Classroom Workbook$13.99
Calculator$22.65
Cengage Cengage 1 Year Unlimited Access Cengage, ISBN: 9780357700044$229.99
Subtotal of required materials$285.62
TEBP 1140 Spreadsheets
MaterialRequiredNew
Microsoft Office (Simnet) Bundle$84.00
Subtotal of required materials$84.00
TEBP 1500 Business English
MaterialRequiredNew
Cengage Cengage 1 Year Unlimited Access Cengage, ISBN: 9780357700044$229.99
Subtotal of required materials$229.99
TEBP 1550 Business Communication
MaterialRequiredNew
Cengage Cengage 1 Year Unlimited Access Cengage, ISBN: 9780357700044$229.99
Subtotal of required materials$229.99
TEBP 1150 Presentations
MaterialRequiredNew
Microsoft Office (Simnet) Bundle$84.00
Subtotal of required materials$84.00
TEBP 1300 Accounting I
MaterialRequiredNew
College Accounting: A Contemporary Approach (McGraw-Hill Connect)$68.25
Subtotal of required materials$68.25
TEBP 1350 Computerized Accounting
MaterialRequiredNew
Computer Accounting with QuickBooks Online (McGraw-Hill Connect)$95.68
Subtotal of required materials$95.68
TEBP 1700 Marketing I
MaterialRequiredNew
Marketing I (McGraw-Hill Connect)$65.00
Subtotal of required materials$65.00
TEBP 1750 Sales Fundamentals
MaterialRequiredNew
Adult Profile: DISC personality assessment & guide booklet$19.95
Sales Fundamentals (McGraw-Hill Connect)$65.00
Subtotal of required materials$84.95
TEBP 2000 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
MaterialRequiredNew
Cengage Cengage 1 Year Unlimited Access Cengage, ISBN: 9780357700044$229.99
Subtotal of required materials$229.99
TEBP 2300 Accounting II
MaterialRequiredNew
College Accounting: A Contemporary Approach (McGraw-Hill Connect)$68.25
Subtotal of required materials$68.25
TEBP 2610 Social Media Marketing
MaterialRequiredNew
Essentials of Social Media Marketing (Stukent) and Simternship Bundle$149.99
Subtotal of required materials$149.99
TEBP 2620 Fundamentals of Human Resources
MaterialRequiredNew
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management (McGraw-Hill Connect)$68.25
Subtotal of required materials$68.25
TEBP 2630 Principles of Leadership
MaterialRequiredNew
Cengage Cengage 1 Year Unlimited Access Cengage, ISBN: 9780357700044$229.99
Subtotal of required materials$229.99
TEBP 2650 Project Management Essentials
MaterialRequiredNew
Cengage Cengage 1 Year Unlimited Access Cengage, ISBN: 9780357700044$229.99
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEBP 2750 Customer Relationship Management
MaterialRequiredNew
Customer Relationship Management: The Foundation of Contemporary Marketing Strategy – (180 day access)$102.67
Subtotal of required materials$102.67

The Business program at OTECH has a reading requirement. Please visit this page for more information.

5/18/2026
  • Demonstrate computer proficiency by using business software to produce complex documents with speed, efficiency, and accuracy.
  • Recognize principles of leadership and management by applying them in relevant business contexts.
  • Use basic financial and accounting principles to complete general accounting functions.
  • Develop written, verbal, and digital communication skills by preparing clear, concise, and correct messages for a business environment.
  • Practice professional skills that are vital for career development and success in the workplace.
Course NumberCourse NameCreditsCost Description
BTEC1035Digital Literacy2$190 The Digital Literacy course explores current technology. Students will practice appropriately and effectively using tools for productivity and collaboration tools; finding reliable information; creating content; communicating safely; and identifying credibility and bias in modern digital environments.
BTEC1055Business Productivity3$285 The Business Productivity course explores tools used by business professionals to create and sustain productivity, including coordinating office activities and preparing and organizing professional documents. Students will practice working and communicating efficiently to facilitate the success of their organization.
BTEC1066Word Processing2$190 Word Processing focuses on creating and managing professional documents. Students will explore editing and formatting, enhancing documents with visual elements, and using collaboration and reference tools.
BTEC1070Professionalism3$285 Professionalism explores behaviors, attitudes, and human skills essential for workplace success. Students will study how to build strong customer relations and provide outstanding customer service in a diverse workplace. Students will use professional skills to prepare for potential career opportunities.
BTEC1075Financial Principles3$285 The Financial Principles course introduces math concepts used in a variety of business contexts. Students will apply these principles to general purpose finance and accounting.
BTEC1077Spreadsheets2$190 Spreadsheets introduces the essential spreadsheet features needed to create worksheets by entering and editing data. Students will explore formulas and functions, visual elements, and formatting.
BTEC1081Business English1$95 Business English emphasizes the essentials of clear, concise, and correct business English. Students will demonstrate professional writing and proofreading by using accurate spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence fluency skills.
BTEC1085Business Communication3$285 Business Communication introduces students to best practices for planning, composing, and revising professional business messages. Students will explore the importance of using proper mechanics, knowing the intended audience, and organizing messages to communicate successfully.
BTEC1090Presentations2$190 Presentations explores developing and creating professional electronic presentations. Students will practice adding visual elements, formatting slides, incorporating audio and video elements, and saving and sharing files.
BTEC1095Accounting I2$190 The Accounting I course introduces the basic principles and language of accounting. Students will demonstrate record-keeping concepts, including analyzing, journalizing, and posting transactions for a service-based business. Students will complete the entire accounting cycle, close the books, and make correcting entries.
BTEC1095Computerized Accounting3$285 The Computerized Accounting course introduces students to software available for automating accounting functions. Students set up and maintain the financial processes within a business.
BTEC1331Marketing I3$285 The Marketing I course introduces the marketing function by emphasizing concepts and terminology. Students will explore components of the marketing mix, opportunities available, marketing ethics, and globalization. Students will incorporate consumer behavior, product placement, SWOT, and market research in a marketing plan.
BTEC1500Sales Fundamentals2$190 The Sales Fundamentals course introduces the fundamentals of personal selling and persuasion as students explore how to develop strong customer relationships, build trust, and identify ethical selling practices. Students will examine types of buyers and the buying process, and opportunities in the modern sales industry.
BTEC1550Introduction to Entrepreneurship3$285 The Introduction to Entrepreneurship course examines what it takes to start a new business. Students will explore business ideas and strategies. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the necessary tools to create or expand a start-up business.
BTEC2000Accounting II2$190 The Accounting II course expands upon the basic principles of accounting. Students will demonstrate bookkeeping concepts, including analyzing, journalizing, and posting transactions for a merchandising business. Students will complete the entire accounting cycle using special journals and classified financial statements.
BTEC2005Social Media Marketing2$190 The Social Media Marketing course introduces basic marketing principles using social media platforms. Students will be exposed to valuable tools, tips, and practices that promote optimal marketing results. Students will be able to demonstrate effective marketing principles for a business.
BTEC2015Fundamentals of Human Resources2$190 The Human Resource Management (HRM) course focuses on recruitment, talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, and HRM policies. Students will explore HRM best practices to enhance productivity, foster a positive work culture, and develop an understanding in EEO practices, training, performance appraisal, and compensation.
BTEC2026Principles of Leadership2$190 The Principles of Leadership course explores effective conflict management skills and teaches how to establish a constructive culture by applying of appropriate leadership philosophies and styles. Students will develop leadership characteristics through self-evaluation activities, practice scenarios, and case studies.
BTEC2031Project Management Essentials2$190 The Project Management Essentials course examines project initiation, planning, stakeholder strategies, cost projections, staffing, quality management, and performance monitoring. Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate industry-level competency in the fundamentals of project management.
BTEC2035Customer Relationship Management2$190 The Customer Relationship Management course examines customer relationship management (CRM) and its application in marketing, sales, and service. Students will explore CRM foundations and gain an understanding of the processes involved by using CRM software.
BTEC2035Records Management2$190 The Records Management course explores how to work with dual records management systems to organize records in paper and electronic formats. Students will practice managing records in accordance with industry standards to facilitate correct storage procedures and timely retrieval rates.
Tracy Goertzen

Tracy brings over 30 years of experience in professional office administration and customer service to OTECH. Beginning her career as a Directory Assistance Operator, she has worked as a Legislative Correspondent for a U.S. Congressman, as a small business office administrator, and as Director of Marketing Services for Farm Bureau Insurance of Idaho. As a non-traditional returning college student, she understands the unique challenges faced by her online students. Tracy cares passionately about helping others realize their educational and professional goals and has witnessed first-hand the power of education to change lives and transform futures. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Management and Leadership from Western Governors University.

Office Hours (by appointment)
M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

tracy.goertzen@otech.edu

1(801) 627-8465