Related Classes English Information Systems students take two semesters in English to strengthen written and oral communication skills. Courses include oral presentations and a research paper. Document Formatting Develops keyboarding speed and accuracy at the microcomputer workstation. Includes numeric keypad and business document formatting techniques. Students entering with a keyboarding skill of less than 30 wpm will be required to take the keyboarding class to develop a basic typing skill.
Emphasis is on business related problems.
An overview of business aspects such as marketing, production, finance, and personnel. Introduction to Data Processing Introduction to Data Processing familiarizes students with the principles of computer operations and fundamentals of computer systems commonly used in businesses. Electives Students will take 6 semester hours from a list of approved elective courses to complete requirements for the Information Systems Degree. Job Outlook NC labor market information projects growth for computer operator jobs to be above average, but national predictions show a decline in employment opportunities. Reasons for predicted decline include new user-friendly software and powerful technology that allows 3 operators to accomplish the work previously done by 10.