Information Technology Certificate

Administrative Assistant – General Office Administration

Overview

Students in this option learn to keyboard, write and format business documents; use a variety of information processing tools; administer and organize an automated office; and apply correct office procedures in various situations.

Students are encouraged to build on certificate programs and eventually obtain a degree at the College.

Courses Credits
GIT101  
Typing I

Students learn to master the computer keyboard, develop speed and accuracy, and prepare basic business documents.

Prerequisite: None

Offered: Fall, Spring

Note: Note: If this course is waived, it must be replaced with a Business elective – any course with an ACC, BIT, BUS, CUL, ENT, GIT, HRM or MKT designation.

 3
BUS102
(or GIT105)		  
Business Communication
(or Office Communication Systems)

BUS102 Business Communication

This course is designed to expose the student to a variety of communication modes available to individuals employed in today's business environment. The following major areas are addressed: communication theory, electronic communications in business, oral presentations, ethical practices and written business documents. The importance of accurate communications and the development of language art skills are emphasized. Business communications and formats, including business reports, letters, and memos, are studied.

Prerequisite: GIT102 or 30 wpm and ENL108 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score.

Offered: Fall, Spring

 3
ACC111  
Accounting I with Computer Applications
3
GIT110  
Microcomputer Application Software
3
BUS100  
Introduction to Business
3
GIT220  
Advanced Word Processing
3
BIT202  
Standard Office Procedures
3
PSY101  
General Psychology
3
   
Business Elective

Any course with an ACC, BIT, BUS, CUL, ENT, GIT, HRM or MKT designation.

 3
Total Credits 27

Career Outlook

This occupational profile is provided by O*NET.

Completion of a program is based on full time enrollment. Many of our students attend part time and may not complete within the one year timeline.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Information Technology – Administrative Assistant-General Office Administration certificate, students are able to: