Business, Computer and Engineering Technology

Students taking courses in the department go on to careers in many fields, such as accounting, administrative assisting, business information technology, business management, financial services management, international business, legal office professional and small business management (entrepreneurship). Opportunities for employment for engineering technicians are in aerospace, electrical and electronic, maintenance, industrial, mechanical, electromechanical, environmental, and civil engineering fields.

State-of-the-art labs and equipment offer hands-on learning.

• Computer labs
• Networking and hardware work stations
• Engineering technology lab

Our instructors connect with local employers to find out what courses and skills graduates should have when entering the workforce. This means you’ll have a competitive advantage in today’s job market, and most certificates and degrees require students to complete an internship that provides real-world experience.

Students completing the Associate in Applied Science degree are required to complete nine professional networking hours as well as log 240 hours of work experience outside of the classroom before graduation. This could be through job shadowing, volunteering and attending business professional seminars and events. These experiences prepare you with the financial, decision-making and communication skills that businesses expect.

Our business classes can help you develop the necessary knowledge and skills to manage your own business. Courses promote community involvement and require networking in the area to build lasting professional relationships, get inspired and practice soft skills necessary to succeed as a small business owner.

Students can enter into a wide range of career fields within industrial settings after two years of study while also providing the option of university transfer upon graduation. After completing the first year of fundamentals, students will have the opportunity to focus on one of three engineering technology tracks: electrical, mechanical and manufacturing.

Court reporters play a vital and valued role in courtrooms, depositions and other legal proceedings. This two-year career program includes supervised internships and prepares you for most states’ Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) exam and Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) exam.

Faculty serve as advisers for business and computer-related clubs, which offer students opportunities for field trip and campus events.

• BITS – Black Hawk College IT Society
• Alpha Beta Gamma Business Honor Society
• Leadercast
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

• The Black Hawk College Foundation has many scholarships for students. These and many others can be found at the BHC scholarships page.
• BHC Presidential Scholarship: In-district high school seniors in the top 10% of their graduating class at the end of seven semesters are eligible for the Black Hawk College Presidential Scholars Award.
• Transfer scholarships are also available at many transfer institutions.

If you plan to go right into the workforce after graduation, you can earn a certificate or Associate in Applied Science degree by enrolling in one of the career programs offered through the department. If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution, you can earn an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree.