| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| BUS-114 | Advanced Formatting *BUS-114 Development 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.
Advanced Formatting Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIS-160 | Practical Software Applications CIS-160 Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Practical Software Applications Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-141 | Business Communications BUS-141 Provides students with practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication, in business settings.
Business Communications Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-142 | Introduction to Business BUS-142 Covers 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.
Introduction to Business Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| --- --- | Social/Behavioral Science --- ---
Social/Behavioral Science | 3.0 | |
| CIS-101 | Internet Systems and Applications ORCIS-101 An introduction to networking basics through the internet. Students will learn about internet services, etiquette, searches, email and other internet skills. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Internet Systems and Applications Course Outline | ||
| CIS-071 | Introduction to Networking +CIS-071 An overview of computer hardware, software, networks, Internet, web applications, systems, security and troubleshooting. To be used as an introduction to the Network Administration program or to supplement another computer-related degree. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Introduction to Networking Course Outline | 2.0 | |
Semester Totals |
17.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| BUS-061 | Office Transcription *+++BUS-061 Designed to develop skills in transcribing recorded dictation for a variety of business sectors in an efficient manner using proper formats, spelling, and grammar.
Office Transcription Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-115 | Processing Info *+++BUS-115 Development 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.
Processing Info Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| ENG-095 | Business English ENG-095 Using 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.
Business English Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-094 | Business Math BUS-094 Covers basic applications of mathematics in the business world - fractions, decimals, percentages, elementary algebra, banking, buying and selling, payroll and interest. It is designed to reinforce and expand business concepts through the use of mathematics.
Business Math Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIS-093 | Access CIS-093 An introduction to Microsoft Access, a database management application designed to operate in the Windows environment. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Access Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| CIS-094 | Excel CIS-094 The basics of the Excel software package will be covered. This includes spreadsheet basics, formulas, functions, charting, data management and collaborative tools. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Excel Course Outline | 2.0 | |
Semester Totals |
16.0 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| CIS-058 | Specialized Software Applications +CIS-058 Students 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)
Specialized Software Applications Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-060 | Automated Ofc Procedures BUS-060 Students 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.
Automated Ofc Procedures Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIS-056 | Advanced Software Applications *CIS-056 Advanced instruction in an office suite program with emphasis on advanced topics in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Advanced Software Applications Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-095 | Fundamentals of Accounting ORBUS-095 An 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.
Fundamentals of Accounting Course Outline | ||
| BUS-151 | Financial Accounting BUS-151 A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements.
Financial Accounting Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIS-099 | Introduction to Web Technology CIS-099 This introductory course teaches web page design principles, including proper use of HTML5 and CSS3 and introductory JavaScript. (Repeatable 3 times)
Introduction to Web Technology Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| BUS-251 | Principles of Management BUS-251 Provides 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.
Principles of Management Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| PSY-271 | Intr/Psychology PSY-271 Focuses 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.
Intr/Psychology Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-079 | Professional Development +++BUS-079 Covers topics related to seeking employment and interviewing, understanding the workplace environment, and improving career success and communication.
Professional Development Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-081 | Office Assistant Internship BUS-081 Designed 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.
Office Assistant Internship Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
12.0 | ||
Total Program Hours | 60.0 | ||