This information has been updated in accordance with the 1999-2001 General Catalog. Instructional Facilities and Special Programs Students who opt to take courses in the Business and Information Department are usually preparing themselves to become immediately employable in the business community, are seeking basic skills which may transfer to a four-year program, or are updating their current office and business skills. In addition to meeting these needs, the Business and Information programs are designed to provide necessary basic communication and technical skills along with the development of analytical and decision-making abilities to enhance program graduates' competitive value in the work force. Students enrolled in Business and Information programs are encouraged to consult closely with their academic advisors. Each Business and Information student is assigned a faculty academic advisor upon admission to the department.
Advisors monitor the student's progress toward completing their academic program.
In the Accounting Technology program, detailed accounting procedures are emphasized for students who intend to acquire skills applicable to numerous office occupations or for those who intend to focus specifically on bookkeeping, accounting or future accounting study. The accounting principles courses continue procedural aspects and also concentrate on principles and the concepts and techniques of preparing and interpreting financial statement information to be used by managers in their decision-making process. The Administrative Assistant must possess a variety of communication, managerial and technological office skills. These skills include keyboarding, transcribing, computing, telephoning, managing records, managing the office, and handling mail, as well as having proficient oral and written communication skills. Consult with your advisor.