Critical thinking and decision making skills will be used in the production of complex business documents including minutes of meetings, legal, medical, government, and international communications. Students are required to describe their objectives and attain specific job skills. Students attend a weekly, one-hour seminar on campus and work a minimum of 180 hours a semester. Focuses on systems approach to paper management and electronic records. Covers practical application of manual and electronic filing systems.
Students develop competence in a variety of administrative office tasks.
Decision-making skills are emphasized and career opportunities are explored. OAD 211 or permission of Department Chairperson Course covers the scope and responsibilities of administrative office managers. Emphasis is on administrative service responsibilities of the office and the management of administrative systems. Office-simulation projects using advanced information processing applications allow students to develop proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and desktop publishing software. Mastery of advanced word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and presentation applications.