This program is (SUSPENDED)
and "will not" be accepting new students effective 6-12-09
The Office Management Program prepares students for increasingly responsible positions in a variety of business environments. Expertise in administrative software and technology along with business and management concepts provides the necessary skills to be successful in today's technology-oriented office.
The program's structure is progressive, leading to three levels of achievement for increasing levels of job responsibility. You will complete certificates as an Office Assistant and an Administrative Software Specialist as you progress toward the Office Management Associate in Applied Science Degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the A.A.S. degree in Office Management, students will:
- Demonstrate technical knowledge to perform general office skills proficiently. Office skills may include customer service, answering phones, word processing, use of the Internet and email, filing, etc.
- Project ethical work habits to model professional behavior in the workplace.
- Function effectively as a team member by applying positive interpersonal interactions and diplomacy.
REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION OF THIS PROGRAM:
- Assessment above or completion of ENGL 85 and MATH 75
- Knowledge of CU 91, CU 100, and HD 101
- If you are interested in this program but do not meet entry requirements you may be eligible for the IBEST program.
Office Assistant (16 credits)
This certificate provides the minimum skills to be competitive for entry-level positions such as clerk or office assistant.| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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| BUS 102 | Customer Service | 2 |
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| BUS 115 | General Office Procedures | 3 |
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| BUS 116 | Records and Information Management | 2 |
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| CU 105 | Word I, Access I, PowerPoint | 5 |
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| CU 106 | Keyboard Speed and Accuracy | 2 |
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| CU 108 | Outlook | 2 |
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Administrative Software Specialist
(27 additional credits = total 43 credits)
Students will be prepared for positions requiring advanced administrative skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and publication layouts. ENGL& 101-Bus is a transfer level class.
Note: To complete the Administrative Software Specialist certificate, you must first complete the Office Assistant Certificate.| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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| BUS 110 | Business Math | 5 |
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| BUS 165 | Personnel Management | 3 |
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| CU 101 | Computing Fundamentals | 3 |
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| CU 110 | Access I | 2 |
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| CU 202 | Word II | 3 |
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| CU 203 | Excel II | 3 |
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| CU 210 | Access II | 3 |
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| ENGL& 101- Bus | English Composition I | 5 |
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Associate of Applied Science Degree
(49 additional credits = total 92 credits)
The Office Management Associate in Applied Sciences degree includes the courses of each of the certificates along with additional accounting and business courses. Students obtaining this degree will be prepared for more responsible positions. BUS& 201 and CMST& 101 are transfer level classes.
Note: To complete the Associate of Applied Science degree, you must first complete the Administrative Software Specialist certificates.| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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| ACCT 101 (formerly Acct 110) | Practical Accounting I | 5 |
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| ACCT 103 (formerly Acct 120) | Accounting for Decision Makers | 5 |
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| BUS 163 | Management Principles and Organizational Systems | 5 |
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| BUS 164 | Leadership and Human Relations | 5 |
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| BUS& 201 | Business Law | 5 |
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| BUS 280 | Career Readiness Skills | 1 |
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| CU 290 | Work Internship | 5 |
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| IT 102 | Microcomputer Fundamentals | 5 |
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| IT 230 | Introduction to Project Management | 2 |
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| IT 231 | Intermediate Project Management | 3 |
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| IT 258 | E-Business and Commerce | 3 |
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| CMST& 101 | Introduction to Communication | 5 |
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Student Check List: Officelist.pdf
