American College of Technology (ACOT) gained university status and became American Business & Technology University (ABTU) April 2, 2014. The school, based in St. Joseph, opened its portal to the online world in 2001 as Missouri's first accredited, 100% online college. Why Do Busy Adults Choose ABTU for Their Online Education? Affordable, Accessible, Accredited. Military and Veteran Friendly; Eligible Veterans may use all chapters of the GI Bill®. Eligible service members, spouses, and dependents all have access to military friendly discounts. ABTU offers certificates, diplomas, Associate Degrees, Bachelor’s Degrees and Masters’ degrees. All lectures are offered live, via the web, which allows immediate interaction and answers from your professor. Lectures are also recorded, which allows 24/7 viewing, and reviewing, for your convenience. The flexible options give you the control of your success. The school was founded with a vision to offer working adults and military service members affordable, career-focused, quality education. The online format allows flexibility for the busy schedules of our students while providing live interaction with faculty online. The school maintains its commitment towards short-term training in the business and technology fields, and in addition to technical diplomas can now offer students the opportunity to pursue degrees at the bachelor's and master's levels. For more information, check us out at www.abtu.edu or give us a call at 816-279-7000 today.