Office Administration

This course helps students achieve greater efficiency and productivity through touch-method keyboarding. Computer keyboarding software is used to teach the alpha-numeric standard keyboard and to build speed and accuracy. A minimum speed of 20 wpm based on a three-minute supervised timing with three or fewer errors is required to receive a passing grade for this course. One to four hours per week (for a total of 15 hours per semester). Instructional Support Fee applies.

This course introduces students to speech recognition and document text editing. It emphasizes their usefulness in improving personal productivity. Students learn to use voice and continuous speech recognition software to create documents without using a computer keyboard. Students improve writing, reading, and speaking skills by learning to enunciate correctly and speak clearly; thus, preventing repetitive stress injuries caused by overuse of the computer keyboard After using voice and speech recognition software, students will then continue to edit and proofread documents involve more than just using the spell check on your computer. This course will review sentence structure, grammar usage, punctuation, capitalization, and number style. Frequently misspelled words and confusing words will also be covered. Students' skills will be enhanced through proofreading and editing business documents. Prerequisite: (new Microsoft Word Course once approved). Fall. Spring. Three lecture hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies. 3 Credits.

Students will learn hardware and software concepts, how to navigate Windows Explorer efficiently, and how to use common features shared by multiple applications. Students will be introduced to correct and safe use of internet browsers and search engines to do research on the Internet using multiple browsers and their advanced features and use the information ethically and legally. Students will determine information needed, access the information effectively and efficiently, and evaluate sources critically. After learning and gaining a solid knowledge of business software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; students will learn how to integrate these applications to create cross application projects. Case studies will be used to simulate the work environment. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Information Literacy.

Editing and proofreading documents involve more than just using the spell check on your computer. This course will review sentence structure, grammar usage, punctuation, capitalization, and number style. Frequently misspelled words and confusing words will also be covered. Students' skills will be enhanced through proofreading and editing business documents. Three lecture hours per week.

This course focuses on practice and preparation for the Microsoft Office Certified Application Specialist exam by providing in-depth training through hands-on applications and critical thinking exercises. Students learn to create, edit, and format documents; apply styles and design; use spell checker and thesaurus; create headers, footers, and fields; manage documents; work with basic tables and formulas; use graphics and pictures; create footnotes and endnotes; and create mail merges. Three hours of lecture per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.

This course focuses on Excel skills needed to obtain detail-oriented, analytical positions throughout the business industry. The course provides in-depth training through relevant hands-on applications and critical thinking exercises. Students learn to create charts; enter, format, and analyze data; create and work with formulas, functions and recording macros; and move, export, manage, and integrate data. The course prepares students to take the Microsoft Excel certification exam. Three hours of lecture per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.

This course focuses on practice and preparation for the Microsoft Office Certified Application Specialist exam by providing in-depth training through hands-on applications and critical thinking exercises. Students learn to create presentations, as well as to enhance slides with graphics and objects, sound/animation, object linking, and embedding. Students increase their efficiency in developing effective presentations as they create electronic slide shows. Microsoft NetMeeting software is introduced in this course. Three hours of lecture per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.

This course focuses on practice and preparation for the Microsoft Office Certified Application Specialist exam by providing in-depth training through hands-on applications and critical thinking exercises. Students learn to use tables and datasheets, display information in reports from a database, integrate Access with other programs, organize and manage a database, create relationships, create queries, secure and customize Access, and share Access data with other applications. Three hours of lecture per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.

This course focuses on practice and preparation for the Microsoft Office Certified Application Specialist exam by providing in-depth training through hands-on applications and critical thinking exercises. Students learn the features of Outlook for email, manage schedules using calendars, manage folders and contacts, organize work using tasks and notes, and customize Outlook using advanced features. Students learn to manage time and information and connect across boundaries. Three hours of lecture per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.

Students learn how to design and create new project plans; work with tasks, resources, and projects information; customize projects and reports. Topics include setting up projects; entering tasks and resources; linking tasks; setting up and assigning resources; saving a baseline; addressing constraints and deadlines; changing task types; sorting, grouping, and filtering; reporting status; importing and exporting information; and exploring the advanced capabilities of the software. Three hours of lecture per week.

This course introduces students to speech recognition and emphasizes its usefulness in improving personal productivity. Students learn to use voice and continuous speech recognition software to create documents without using a computer keyboard. Students improve writing, reading, and speaking skills by learning to enunciate correctly and speak clearly; thus, preventing repetitive stress injuries caused by overuse of the computer keyboard. Three lecture hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies.

This course focuses on using Microsoft Word 2019 using the Office 365 application to create business documents and develop core-level competencies using Microsoft Office Specialist guidelines. Students apply developing skills to create business documents, reports, tables, and employment documents. The course includes intensive speed development drills to increase speed and accuracy. Students will also focus on document mastery and advanced word processing functions using Microsoft Word 2019 using the Office 365 application. Students advance to the expert level of word processing and apply functions to business correspondence, memos, tables, complex reports, office forms, office publications, online resumes, and merged documents. The course also includes graphic and design enhancement functions, which give students the skills they need to produce professional and appealing documents and business communications. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies. 3 credits

This course focuses on document mastery and advanced word processing functions using Microsoft Word 2019 using the Office 365 application. Students advance to the expert level of word processing and apply functions to business correspondence, memos, tables, complex reports, office forms, office publications, online resumes, and merged documents. The course also includes graphic and design enhancement functions, which give students the skills they need to produce professional and appealing documents and business communications. A minimum speed of 40 wpm is required. Prerequisite: OFC 113 with a grade of C or better or permission of the department chair. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.

This course is a comprehensive introduction to the complex field of records management with emphasis on the management of paper and non-paper business records including automated, micro image, and electronic records. It includes the study of filing systems, storage and retrieval procedures, records analysis, and records classification from creation through disposition. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee may apply.

This course focuses on Excel skills needed to obtain detail-oriented, analytical positions throughout the business industry. Student will be provided with in-depth training through relevant hands-on applications and critical thinking exercises. They will learn to create charts; enter, format, and analyze data; create and work with formulas, functions and recording macros; and move, export, manage, and integrate data. Students will also learn to create presentations, enhance slide shows with graphics and objects, sound/animation, object linking, and embedding. Students will learn the features of Outlook for email, manage schedules using calendars, manage folders and contacts, organize work using tasks and notes, and customize Outlook using advanced features. Students learn to manage time and information and connect across boundaries. This course focuses on preparing students to take the Microsoft Excel Certification Exam and the Microsoft Office Certified Application Specialist exam. Instructional Support Fee applies.

Students become familiar with the various duties and responsibilities of an administrative assistant. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, time management, problem solving, organizational skills, and communication. Students are given an overview of the duties within an office, including scheduling appointments, handling mail, telephone etiquette, corresponding with email, and making travel arrangements. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee may apply.

This course offers activity-based case studies to develop communication and soft skills with instructional tools to prepare students for the competitive information-age marketplace. Students will learn best practices and strategies for career success while developing professionalism, expert writing skills, and leading-edge digital research techniques for career success in today's workplace. The course will focus on composing business correspondence using critical thinking skills to produce clear, accurate, and timely written communication. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or permission of department chair. Three lecture hours per week.

Students use an integrated-project approach in a local area network environment in this Office Administration Core Capstone Project. Students create a simulated business using Office 365 Publisher applications to develop materials associated with their business. Publishing concepts are presented, and students develop critical thinking and decision-making skills in selecting the appropriate information for the required assignments. Students also learn to create a simple web site using the HTML5 programming language. Students participate in groups to collaborate in course assignments. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to office management principles, critical thinking, and concepts including organizational trends, technology, cultural diversity, and global business ethics. Basic principles of management, problem solving, system thinking, and productivity evaluation are explored. The Microsoft Excel Certification Exam is offered. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee may apply.

This course provides students with the media and technology skills required to support the needs of today's workforce. This is a project-based course where students will use Project Management web tools to plan, create, share, and schedule events: use Collaboration tools to facilitate and manage online meetings; use Presentation tools to share and collaborate as a group; use Resource Management tools for storage and tracking documents; Consensus Building tools for polling and question management. Students will also be introduced to applications for productivity and collaboration such as Office 365 Teams and Planner. Students participate in groups to collaborate in course assignments. Four lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee may apply.

This seminar course prepares students for employment and enhances their communication skills. Students use technology to find jobs; write a resume, cover letter and reference listing; practice interviewing techniques; work in teams to solve problems; assess on-the-job situations; and attend job fairs. Students create a portfolio in the course. Computer software will be used for various office functions. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee may apply.