Business Technology

Business Technology is a program of study designed to prepare individuals for teaching careers in the area of business and information technology. This degree is the foundation for those wishing to teach at the middle or junior high school level, secondary level, post-secondary level, or in industry.

Emphasis is given, through the College of Education, to the ways in which this material can be most effectively imparted. For satisfactory completion of this degree program, the student must fulfill all applicable requirements as established by the University, the College of Business, the College of Education, and the CIT department. Vocational and Computer certifications are available.

The department is approved by the State of Arkansas for teacher training, and graduates from this program are qualified to teach vocational business technology education at the secondary and post-secondary levels.

If you have questions, please contactProfessor Ralph Ruby.

Freshmen applicants who do not meet automatic admission standards may be admitted to the university upon approval of the Undergraduate Admissions Appeal Committee. Freshmen approved by the Undergraduate Admissions Appeal Committee will participate in the Transition Studies leadership-based support program. In addition to an official high school transcript and official entrance exam scores, submit to the committee:

• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose answering the following prompts:
  • Why is A-State a good fit for you and your educational goals?
  • What are your academic and personal strengths and how do you plan to grow as a student at A-State?
  • What experiences outside of the classroom impact or had an impact on your academic performance.

Documents must be submitted at least two weeks before the start of classes for the semester.

Test scores cannot be older than 2 years

Currently accepting TOEFL, internet based at home test.

1. Make sure you meet ALL the requirements. To check admission criteria and requirements, click on your educational level to the left on what you intend to apply for.
2. Fill out the online application by clicking  Apply Now and pay the $50 application fee. Application fees are NOT refundable.
3. Upload documents in your application through your myDen page or mail in documents to our address on the left.