Office Administration

Course ID: ACCT101

Name: ACCOUNTING

Hours: 64

Credits: 3

Accounting 101 is an introduction course which explores how to complete basic transactions and maintain accounts and records. An understanding of accounting procedures and terminology will be emphasized to simulate the day-to-day operations of a merchandise company. Through practical application, students will learn to maintain and complete an accounting cycle, record entries related to inventory sales and establish and oversee petty cash. Focus will also be placed on the manual completion of payroll accounting. Prerequisites: Math 10C, Math 10-3, Math 10 (Pure or Applied), Math 13, or Math 24 or 60% in MAT 1041 or MATH 115

Course ID: BUSI107

Name: DOCUMENT FORMATTING I

Hours: 85

Credits: 3

Document Formatting I provides students with an opportunity to accurately create a variety of business communications. From creating a rough draft to creating a professionally formatted document, the course also sharpens skills in keyboarding, proofreading and accurately following instructions. Prerequisites: KEYB 136

Course ID: BUSI108

Name: DOCUMENT FORMATTING II

Hours: 64

Credits: 3

Document Formatting II teaches students to extrapolate pertinent information and format it into a logically laid out business document through the use of tables and online forms. It also provides students with the opportunity to solve job-like examples by combining their cumulative knowledge of business document creation and proofreading skills. Prerequisite: BUSI 107, COMA 102 Co-requisite: KEYB 138

Course ID: BUSI113

Name: JOB SEARCH

Hours: 22

Credits: 0.5

Job Search assists students in identifying their skills, creating a résumé, and preparing for and participating in an interview. Prerequisites: COMA 102 & COMM 123

Course ID: BUSI115

Name: HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BUSINESS

Hours: 22

Credits: 0.5

The main focus in this course is on developing people skills that are crucial to being successful in the workplace. It is becoming increasingly evident that students need highly developed human relations skills in order to collaborate effectively and manage their work relationships. The course is designed to guide students through building and shaping their behaviour so that they get along effectively with others in a business, as well as in a social environment. Prerequisites: None

Course ID: BUSI121

Name: INTEGRATED PROJECTS I

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

Integrated Projects I provides exposure to the integration of word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, and data base programs in a windows environment. Prerequisites: COMA 102, COMA 111 Co-requisite: COMA 115

Course ID: BUSI122

Name: INTEGRATED PROJECTS II

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

Integrated Projects II provides students with exposure to web page software and using the internet as a research tool. Emphasis is placed on correct referencing and sourcing of material as well as good web site design. Prerequisites: BUSI 121

Course ID: BUSI142

Name: BUSINESS PRACTICUM

Hours: 105

Credits: 1.5

The practicum provides an opportunity for Office Administration students to work in an office environment and apply the skills learned during the program in an employment situation. Work placements are arranged by the Business Program instructors to provide the best experience possible. Prerequisites: OFFR 100, Satisfactory Progress in BUSI 108, and Business Program Approval

Course ID: COMA101

Name: WORD PROCESSING-INTRODUCTORY

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

Students are provided with an introduction to the use of computers for word processing with use of Microsoft Word. The topics covered in this course include creating and editing documents using wizards, working with tables, and formatting text with indents and tabs.

Course ID: COMA102

Name: WORD PROCESSING-INTERMEDIATE

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

Students continue with Word covering topics such as headers and footers, columns, mail merge, styles, macros, graphics and forms. Prerequisite – COMA 101

Course ID: COMA103

Name: WORD PROCESSING-ADVANCED

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

Students continue to learn more advanced features in Word such as creating brochures, working with long documents and advanced mail merging. Prerequisite – COMA 102

Course ID: COMA111

Name: SPREADSHEETS-INTRODUCTORY

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

This course provides students with an introduction to spreadsheets using Excel. Topics examined include creating and editing a spreadsheet, saving, retrieving, printing, formats, copying, functions, formulas, and graphs.

Course ID: COMA112

Name: SPREADSHEETS-INTERMEDIATE

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

This course continues with Excel, covering topics such as absolute versus relative references, working with large spreadsheets, and database functions. Prerequisite – COMA 111

Course ID: COMA113

Name: SPREADSHEETS-ADVANCED

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

Advanced Excel topics covered include macros, exporting, importing, and linking spreadsheets. Prerequisite – COMA 112

Course ID: COMA115

Name: DATA BASE-INTRODUCTORY

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

This course provides students with an introduction to databases using Access for Windows. Topics covered include creating a database, creating tables and graphs, entering information, and querying a database.

Course ID: COMA116

Name: DATA BASE-INTERMEDIATE

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

Students continue with Access, covering the following topics: maintaining a database, reports, group, creating and using forms. Prerequisite – COMA 115

Course ID: COMA145

Name: INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

This course will introduce students to a Graphical User Interface (GUI) environment and allow them to fully understand system software as it relates to program software and hardware. The system software examined within this course will be Windows 10. Prerequisites: None

Course ID: COMM123

Name: BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS I

Hours: 53

Credits: 2

Business Communications I reviews and develops skill in using standard English principles. Covered within this context is the proper use of grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary essential to anyone wishing to be a successful office worker. This course identifies common usage errors and demonstrates how to correct them. Prerequisites: English 20, English 20-1, English 20-2, or English 23

Course ID: KEYB136

Name: KEYBOARDING

Hours: 22

Credits: 0.5

Students learn basic keyboarding skills in a Word environment.

Course ID: KEYB138

Name: KEYBOARDING

Hours: 44

Credits: 1

This course is concerned with proper workstation techniques and establishing keystroking patterns for keyboarding speed and accuracy. Pre-requisite - KEYB 136

Course ID: COMM124

Name: BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS II

Hours: 53

Credits: 2

Business Communications II reviews and extends skills in using standard English principles, including grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and spelling. Proofreading and editing for common usage and formatting errors in a variety of business documents are emphasized. Writing skills are introduced and applied to memos, letters, and other common business documents. Oral communication and presentations is also covered. Prerequisite – COMM 123

Course ID: MATH115

Name: BUSINESS MATH

Hours: 64

Credits: 3

Business Math provides a review of basic mathematics to prepare students to perform specific business math functions as applied to common business and personal situations. Topics include calculator usage, problem solving, trade/cash discounts, mark-ups/ markdowns, interest calculations, and other related topics. This course reviews basic mathematical applications used to perform specific business math functions and helps to develop speed and accuracy in fundamental mathematical processes. Prerequisites: Math 10C, Math 10-3, Math 10 (Pure or Applied), Math 13, or Math 24 or 60% in MAT 1041

Course ID: OFFR100

Name: OFFICE MANAGEMENT

Hours: 53

Credits: 3

This course is comprised of many elements relating to office work, with the overall objective of learning to be an effective office worker. Concepts such as the handling of incoming/outgoing mail, filing, reception, phone techniques, and the operation of office machines are covered. Additional topics are covered as they relate to current demands on the modern office worker. Prerequisites: English 20, English 20-1, English 20-2, or English 23, or COMM 123