Business Administration: Business Office Management Pathway - Office Professional Diploma
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Business Admin: Business Office Mgmt Pathway - Office Technology Certificate
Business Admin: Business Office Mgmt Pathway - Office Support Certificate
Business Admin: Business Office Mgmt Pathway - Office Professional Diploma
Business Admin: Business Office Mgmt Pathway - AAS
Business Administration - Business Office Management Pathway: Office Professional Diploma
The Business Office Management Pathway includes a strong foundation of business-focused courses and other career topics including leadership, computer applications, communication, teamwork, project development, social media and developing your professional image.
Coursework in this option prepares you for Microsoft Office Specialist® certification. You also have the opportunity to participate in Business Professionals of America with the chance to attend state and national conferences.
Office Technology certificate awarded after ADM-103, ADM-117, ADM-181, SMM-108.
Office Support certificate awarded after CSC-110, ADM-117, ADM-120 or ESL-105, ADM-162, ADM-181 or ESL-102,
ADM-230 or ESL-108, WBL-155.
Office Professional diploma awarded after completion of all courses listed in Fall I and Spring I of Business
Office Management or Legal Office Management pathway.
*Certificates and diploma can be earned one time.
Summary Sheet
The summary sheet provides a program overview and other information.
Curriculum Sequence |
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Fall Semester I | Course Title | Credit |
ADM-162 | Office Procedures | 3 |
BUS-102 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
CSC-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
ENG-131 | Business English | 3 |
MAT-712 | Business Math | 3 |
Take WBL-155 as 1 credit: | ||
WBL-155 | Job Shadowing: Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management | 1-2 |
Semester Total: | 16 | |
Spring Semester I | Course Title | Credit |
ADM-103 | Office Technology | 2 |
ADM-117 | Keyboarding and Document Production | 3 |
ADM-181 | Records and Database Management | 3 |
HUM-287 | Leadership Development Studies | 3 |
PRL-284 | Legal Ethics | 2 |
SPC-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
Semester Total: | 16 | |
PROGRAM TOTAL: | 32 |
ADM-162 - Office Procedures |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course provides an understanding of the concepts, skills, procedures and professional image needed for employment in an office environment. Introductory topics include operational and supervisory functions, telephone and teleconference procedures, scheduling, travel arrangements, meeting and event planning, mail and shipping procedures and ethics and professionalism. Students use problem solving techniques and decision making experiences in a team environment. |
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BUS-102 - Introduction to Business |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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An overview of contemporary business principles touching on all the major functional areas of business and trends that are shaping today's business environment. Understanding the fundamental pillars of the business environment -- globalization, technology and ethics -- is a crucial component in this course. |
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CSC-110 - Introduction to Computers |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course provides an introduction to computer concepts. The student will use the Windows operating system, presentation software, electronic spreadsheet software, database management software and word processing software. Microcomputer hardware and software as well as the processing concepts associated with each will be discussed. The course will also include information on file management, the Internet, virus protection and e-mail basics as applicable to the academic world as well as the business environment. Lab time outside of class is required to complete projects. |
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ENG-131 - Business English |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course teaches the fundamentals of written communication with focus on the elements of effectively written business documents. The emphasis is on the development of writing skills through a) exercises in grammar, mechanics, usage and spelling and b) application of these skills in a variety of written business documents. Prerequisite: Meet minimum placement test score requirements or a minimum grade of C- in ENG-013. No Waivers. |
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MAT-712 - Business Math |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course provides a study of math fundamentals and their application to business situations. Topics covered include banking procedures, payroll and taxes, weights and measurements, fractions and percentages, commissions, discounts, mark-ups/mark-downs, borrowing and interest, and insurance copays and deductibles. Microsoft Excel and traditional methods will be used to make common business decisions. |
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WBL-155 - Job Shadowing: Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management |
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Lecture: 0.5-1 |
Credit: 1-2 |
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Students in this course will explore the fields of Business, Finance, Marketing and Management while developing research skills, professionalism and building occupational knowledge. Students will visit workplaces in this employment sector to learn about specific jobs, professional requirements and develop a basic knowledge of an organization's structure and values. |
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ADM-103 - Office Technology |
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Lecture: 1 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 2 |
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This course provides in-depth and practical use of calendaring/scheduling systems, voice recognition software, advanced email functions and the Internet as a research tool. Common office technology including video conferencing, projection, copiers, faxing, scanning, transcription, 10-key calculating and multi-line phone systems will be presented and practiced in multiple settings. |
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ADM-117 - Keyboarding and Document Production |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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A fundamental course in developing keyboarding skills for business and personal use. Students use Microsoft Word to learn proper formatting of office letters and memos, business and academic reports, tables, newsletters, flyers and graphics. Proper keyboarding technique, accuracy and speed building are emphasized. |
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ADM-181 - Records and Database Management |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This class emphasizes the principles and practices of effective records handling. Management of records is performed according to the Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles of ARMA International. The record life cycle is covered including creation, storage, retrieval, maintenance and disposition of both manual and computerized database systems. |
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HUM-287 - Leadership Development Studies |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course is designed to provide emerging and existing leaders the opportunity to explore the concept of leadership and to develop and improve their leadership skills. The course integrates readings from the humanities, experiential exercises, films/videos and contemporary readings on leadership. |
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PRL-284 - Legal Ethics |
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Lecture: 2 |
Credit: 2 |
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This course covers legal ethics with an emphasis on how the rules affect legal administrative assistants. Students learn about the regulation of the legal profession, including the rules of conduct that govern both attorneys and legal administrative assistants. Topics include the meaning and importance of the unauthorized practice of law, the attorney-client privilege and its related work product doctrine, confidentiality, the rules governing conflicts of interest, and other topics relative to ethics in law. Prerequisites: ADM-162 and ADM-198. |
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SPC-101 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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Explores communication in a variety of contexts including interpersonal relationships, the workplace, small groups and public speaking. Emphasis on the application and practice of communication theories and skills, particularly public speaking. |
Trisha Hopper - Professor, (319) 208-5000 ext. 5212
Email: thopper@scciowa.edu
AA Carl Sandburg College
BA, Western Illinois University
MBA, Quincy University
Renee Smith - Professor, (319) 208-5000 ext. 5194
Email: rsmith1@scciowa.edu
AA & AAS, Southeastern Community College
BA, Buena Vista University
MBA, Grand Canyon University
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