The Business Operations, Applications, and Technology (BOAT) Program prepares students for a career as an administrative professional in a world of emerging technologies. The BOAT curriculum has been improved to better prepare graduates for a career in all types of professional offices. Our students develop communication, organizational, leadership, and technology skills that prepare them for the high-tech, customer-focused, world-class work environment. Our students also develop proficiency in the latest Microsoft Office applications, and they will have the opportunity to earn certifications in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook that are recognized worldwide.The curriculum has been updated to provide students with the potential to: Prepare for a career in all types of business operations including manufacturing, commercial, government, legal, medical, administrative, technology, etc. Graduate with industry-recognized certifications that global employers are seeking. Earn a degree that is listed in the Top 10 Occupations by Growth according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Obtain control of their education using competency-based model learning assessments. This is a flexible online or on-campus approach to learning that allows students to earn credit for their current knowledge and to learn new skills in an individualized environment with assistance from the professor. Earn a Certificate and Technical Certificate degree while pursuing the Associate of Applied Science degree. Earn a Technical Certificate and choose whether to pursue a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)or Dental track.

Ivy Tech does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year—in January, March, June, August, and October—and there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes. See upcoming start dates >>