Year I Required Courses |
CREDITS |
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AC |
141 |
Basic Accounting |
3 |
This is an introductory course in accounting with an emphasis on basic bookkeeping for both service and merchandising types of businesses. The complete accounting cycle is studied including originating entries, posting, financial statement preparation, adjusting entries, and closing entries. Payroll bookkeeping is also introduced.
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BA |
172 |
Social Media Marketing |
3 |
This course teaches students how to take a strategic approach to marketing utilizing social media. This includes learning how to establish strategic goals and objectives and how to implement and monitor a social media marketing plan. By the end of the course, students have a strong understanding of the social media landscape and how businesses can best market themselves through varying platforms. |
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CO |
168 |
Business Communications and Workplace Writing |
3 |
This course enables students to develop and hone their written communication skills. Students learn how to effectively compose, format, and edit a variety of written business correspondences: emails, memorandums, letters, etc. Students also learn how to communicate information accurately, clearly, and concisely. Current business writing practices are adhered to and emphasis is placed on correct sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Co-Requisite: CU152. |
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CU |
151 |
Introduction to Excel |
3 |
This course prepares the Administrative Professional student to use electronic spreadsheets in today's offices. |
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CU |
152 |
Keyboarding and Document Processing |
3 |
This course combines keyboarding and document processing. In the keyboarding portion, the student gains mastery of the computer keyboard, learns proper keyboarding techniques, and keys letters, memos, tables, reports, and business forms. Increasing emphasis is placed on developing speed and accuracy. This hands-on course is designed to introduce Administrative Professional students to word processing concepts and the production of routine business communications. |
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CU |
176 |
MS Computer Applications |
3 |
Create and manage a database. Students will integrate an office suite by working through a project requiring the use of the internet and distance delivery tools. |
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OA |
160 |
Office Procedures |
3 |
This course offers an introduction to the world of an office administrator. Key skills such as public relations, customer service, communication, critical thinking and conflict resolution are examined. Students learn how to meet and greet customers; schedule meetings and appointments; share information with others through social media and by email, correspondence, reports, faxes, and telephone; maintain records; create presentations; and manage many other administrative details required in a typical office. |
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OA |
161 |
Human Relations |
3 |
This course focuses on the essentials for developing individual effectiveness in the workplace. This course also covers strategies for developing healthy and successful relationships between employees, employers, and customers. Topics include but are not limited to the following: self-esteem, emotional intelligence, attitudes, values, ethics, problem solving, personal communication, conflict management, and leadership.
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OA |
163 |
Career and Employment Strategies |
3 |
This course assists students with obtaining career and employment strategies. Specifically, it concentrates on increasing the students’ awareness and understanding of the job search, résumé writing, interview skills, communication skills, and best practices for employees. It also allows students to research and determine the industry sector for their practicum placement. Prerequisite: Passing grade of all other courses in the Administrative Professional certificate.Assist students in determining an industry sector for practicum and employment. Create an effective resume, cover letter and portfolio. Develop interview skills. |
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OA |
179 |
Office Practicum Placement |
3 |
The practicum allows students to obtain relevant work experience while utilizing skills and knowledge from the program. P/F. Prerequisite: A current standing of at least a D is required in all of the Administrative Professional courses before a student can take this course. |
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