| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| BUS-114 | Advanced Formatting *BUS-114Development of skill in formatting business correspondence, reports, forms, and tables to meet mailability and production standards. Instruction on word processing software is integrated throughout the course.
| 3.0 | |
| CIS-160 | Practical Software Application CIS-160Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 3.0 | |
| BUS-141 | Business Communications BUS-141Provides students with practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication, in business settings.
| 3.0 | |
| BUS-142 | Introduction to Business BUS-142Covers the objectives, organization, and role of business in the free-enterprise system. The course is designed to provide an overview of the field of business and to provide a framework into which specialized fields may be studied.
| 3.0 | |
| ECO-231 | Principles of Econ I (Macro) ECO-231Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking and monetary policy.
| 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| BUS-061 | Office Transcription * +++BUS-061Designed to develop skills in transcribing recorded dictation for a variety of business sectors in an efficient manner using proper formats, spelling, and grammar.
| 3.0 | |
| BUS-115 | Processing Information * +++BUS-115Development of skill in processing information using word processing software and applying critical thinking from a variety of office simulations. Advanced formatting skills are further developed through application to specialized office situations.
| 3.0 | |
| ENG-095 | Business English ENG-095Using critical thinking skills, students will study and reinforce the basics of the English language as they apply to business communications. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, spelling, word usage and sentence structure.
| 3.0 | |
| CIS-099 | Introduction to Web Technology *CIS-099This introductory course teaches web page design principles, including proper use of HTML5 and CSS3 and introductory JavaScript. (Repeatable 3 times)
| 3.0 | |
| BUS-094 | Business Math BUS-094Covers basic applications of mathematics in the business world - fractions, decimals, percentages, elementary algebra, banking, buying & selling, payroll and interest. It is designed to reinforce and expand business concepts through the use of mathematics.
| 3.0 | |
| CIS-094 | Excel CIS-094The basics of the Excel software package will be covered. This includes spreadsheet basics, formulas, functions, charting, data management, and collaborative tools. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 2.0 | |
Semester Totals |
17.0 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| CIS-058 | Specialized Software Applications CIS-058Students handle office activities and use career-related software such as a computerized accounting system, desktop publishing, PowerPoint, form management, calculator, medical scheduling and invoicing, and legal document preparation. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 3.0 | |
| BUS-060 | Automated Office Procedures *BUS-060Students manage office activities using computer software and equipment in a simulated office environment. Students use word processing, electronic mail and calendaring, and other specialized software.
| 3.0 | |
| CIS-056 | Advanced Software Applications *CIS-056Advanced instruction in an office suite program with emphasis on advanced topics in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 3.0 | |
| BUS-095 | Fundamentals of Accounting ORBUS-095An introduction to basic accounting principles and techniques designed to give the student a general knowledge of accounting practices and terminology. Students will work through the accounting cycle for both a service and retail business.
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| BUS-151 | Financial Accounting *BUS-151A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements.
| 3.0 | |
| BUS-290 | Human Resource Management *BUS-290Examines the managerial processes of planning, developing, and controlling human resources within the organization. Special emphasis will be placed on the areas of recruiting, selection, training, labor relations, salary, and benefit administration. Transfers as elective credit only.
| 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| CIS-093 | Access CIS-093An introduction to Microsoft Access, a database management application designed to operate in the Windows environment. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 2.0 | |
| BUS-251 | Principles of Management BUS-251Provides an overview of how managers utilize planning, organization, leadership, and control in order to ensure that a firm achieves its goals in the most efficient way possible.
| 3.0 | |
| PSY-271 | Introduction to Psychology PSY-271Focuses on psychology as a science, presenting concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy and social psychology.
| 3.0 | |
| BUS-079 | Professional Development +++BUS-079Covers topics related to seeking employment and interviewing, understanding the workplace environment, and improving career success and communication.
| 3.0 | |
| BUS-081 | Office Assistant Internship *BUS-081Designed to provide employment experience in a position using specialized skills. Field experience: minimum of 225 hours required of Office Assistant (Executive and Legal) and Office Manager majors.
| 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
14.0 | ||
Total Program Hours | 61.0 | ||