Business Technology
Office Information Systems
Certificate, 113 credits, 6-7 quarters
Earn Your Degree Online or on Campus
You may earn college credits toward a certificate or degree through the successful completion of online classes. The Business Technology Department
has an extensive offering of online classes; 93 credits of the required 113 credits for the office information systems degree are currently available online,
an additional 8 credits will be offered online for the first time during 2003-2004, and substitutions for 7 credits are available to online students. Many of
the tests for the courses are proctored; local colleges and libraries are often willing to proctor exams.
Program Description
The office information systems program combines training in information processing, information systems, and office administration to give students the
diversified training and background needed to hold positions of responsibility in business offices. Students are trained to use word processing, spreadsheet,
database, presentation, web page development and project management software. Because using computer systems to manage information is the fundamental role
of administrative office professionals, this program gives students a technical overview of office information systems, basic computer hardware and network
administration. Advanced classes provide students with office procedures, project management and office management training.
Students who successfully complete this program are prepared to:
- Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Web page development and project management software in a business office.
- Understand current office procedures and techniques.
- Handle a variety of internal and external business forms and understand their purpose.
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Operate a variety of business machines, including computer equipment, electronic typewriters, photocopy machines, facsimiles, printers, telephone and
calculating machines.
- Exhibit management initiative and dependability, follow directions, and have pride in good work.
- Understand the scope of business operations and economics systems.
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Understand the systems and procedures of organizing and planning office work controlling employees' performance, and exercising leadership skills
that make the modern employer-employee relationship a pleasant, reward and successful experience.
- Acquire a technical overview of office information systems, basic computer hardware and network administration.