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Business Computer Programming (not currently offered)

Mission Statement

The primary mission of the Business Computer Programming program is to provide quality educational training designed to meet the current and future needs of the Business Technology community.

Toward this end the following guidelines are established: assist students to choose, prepare for, enter, and be gainfully employed in the business technology career field; offer a program which emphasizes sound fundamentals while responding to the needs of this particular industry; and provide courses to meet current and specific needs of the student and this industry.

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Program Outlook

This program prepares students for entry-level employment as programmers, business and data control clerks, or provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.

The Business Computer Programming program prepares individuals to monitor and maintain data processing programs and operate computers, peripheral and data entry equipment. The program consists of theory and hands-on use of the microcomputer and training in various computer languages such as COBOL, Basic, Visual Basic and C++. Students will also be trained on a mini-mainframe computer. Students who successfully complete the requirements of this program may receive college credits toward an Associate in Science degree at Miami-Dade Community College.

Students are eligible to join Phi Beta Lambda, the vocational student organization for Business Technology Education. Students are also eligible for nomination (by their instructors), into the National Vocational-Technical Honor Society.

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Length of Program

The average length of this program is 1,200 hours, approximately 14 months, for adults attending full-time. Actual time in class is dependent upon enrollment status and length of time student requires to achieve competencies. This program contains several occupational completion points designed to prepare students for various entry level jobs within this occupational area.

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Entrance Requirements
  • Application.
  • Interview by guidance counselor.
  • Assessment in reading, math and language.
  • Must be at least 16 years old and not attending high school.
  • Fees for supplies, textbooks and uniforms, if required.
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Entrance Dates

This program operates on an open-entry, open-exit basis. Students may enter the program anytime during the school-year. Entrance is dependent upon space availability.

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