Always aware of the current and emerging trends in business, industry and computer technology, the Business and Applied Technology Division prepares its students with the skills needed for immediate success in the job market and with a solid academic base for continuing their education at a degree-granting institution.
Faculty program chairs work closely with business and industry through professional networks and advisory committees to maintain current and relevant curricula. Faculty have real-world experience to bring to their classes, ensuring that students receive a strong education based on both theory and applied approaches to learning, career guidance, and career skill development.
Programs
The following programs are specific to the Business and Applied Technology Division. For related technology programs, go to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Division page.
Accounting
The Accounting program provides fundamental, advanced education and practice in accounting principles in areas of business, technology and taxation.
Automotive Service Technology
The Automotive Service Technology program provides fundamental advanced education and hands-on experience in automotive system operation, diagnosis and repair of passenger cars, SUVs and light trucks.
Business, Management and Marketing Programs
The Business, Management and Marketing programs provide fundamental and advanced education as well as practice in essential business principles.
Computer and Information Science
The Computer and Information Science (CIS) program gives students a variety of options to prepare for a career in information technology (IT).
Computer and Information Technology
The Computer and Information Technology (CIT) program offers courses, degrees and certificates to help prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or pursue a career in a wide range of information technology (IT) fields including computer systems and networking.
Electro-Mechanical Technology
Study robotics and industrial automation in the Electro-Mechanical Technology program.
Electronics Technology
Step into the future, start your career or expand it by immersing yourself in COD’s Electronics Technology program.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR)
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) program provides both a general technical background in HVACR and also allows for specialization in many areas of the industry.
Horticulture
The Horticulture program provides fundamental and advanced education and practice to prepare graduates for successful entry into the workforce.
Legal Studies
The Legal Studies program provides students with the knowledge, training, skills, values and attitude they need to become highly competent, ethical paralegals who will make a positive contribution to the advancement of the paralegal profession.
Manufacturing Technology
The Manufacturing Technology program emphasizes basic engineering principles, technical skills, and identifying and resolving production problems in product manufacturing.
Office Technology Information
The Office Technology Information (OFTI) program provides fundamental and advanced education and practice in a wide range of skills to prepare students for successful careers as administrative support professionals.
Welding Technology
Welding Technology is becoming an increasingly high-tech skill in which welders are being trained to operate robots and other automated systems that use powerful lasers, electron beams and explosives to bond metal.
Contact Information
Business and Applied Technology Division
Technical Education Center (TEC), Room 1034
(630) 942-2592
Email: biztech@cod.edu
Peter Deeman, Program Advisor
(630) 942-2548
Email: deemanp@cod.edu
Anika Collins, Program Advisor
(630) 942-3961
Email: collinsa555@cod.edu
Nazia Naqvi, Program Advisor
(630) 942-2081
Email: naqvin@cod.edu