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MSU-GF 2007-2008 Catalog

Tuition and Fees $7455
Application Fee $30
Books and Supplies $1550
   

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION and TECHNOLOGY
Associate of Applied Science
Catalog 2007-2008

Advisors: Donna Eakman, Deborah Newton

The Office Administration and Technology program is designed to prepare students with the technical skills and knowledge necessary for careers in a variety of business and office settings. The program emphasizes in-depth training in a wide variety of office skills, including computer technology, oral and written communication skills, transcription, records management, keyboarding and document
formatting. Students may choose to specialize in executive, legal, or medical specialty areas.

Outcomes: Graduates are prepared to:

  • Communicate effectively in both oral and written communication;

  • Use the appropriate software and hardware for applications in the business office;

  • Manage the information needed for successful operation of the business;

  • Apply interpersonal relations concepts and techniques to personal and professional situations;

  • Understand and apply mathematical concepts and models;

  • Solve business problems by applying business principles, communication standards, and office management skills.
Required Skill:
OO 107 Keyboarding Basics OR Challenge Exam
Fall Semester
Course No. Title
Credits
CIT 110 Introduction to Computers
3†
ENGL 121** Composition I
3†
MATH 104** Business Mathematics
4†
OO 179 Records Management
3†
Executive or Legal Specialty:
OO 180 Legal Studies I
4†
OR
Medical Specialty:
AH 185 Basic Medical Terminology
3†
    SUBTOTAL 16
Spring Semester
Course No. Title
Credits
BUS 106 Intro to Business
3†
OO 108* Advanced Keyboarding
3†
OO 260* Machine Transcription
3†
OO 266* Microsoft Word
3†
Executive or Legal Specialty:
CIT 205* Database Management I
3†
OR
Legal Specialty:
OO 181* Legal Studies II
4†
OR
Medical Specialty:
BIO 127 Anatomy & Physiology I for non-clinical majors
4†
    SUBTOTAL 15-16
Summer Semester
Course No. Title
Credits
Medical Specialty:
OO 111* Fund of Health Insurance
4†
Fall Semester
Course No. Title
Credits
ACCT 101 Accounting Procedures I
3†
CIT 120* Internet Essentials
2†
CIT 140* Presentation Fundamentals
1†
COMM 135 Interpersonal Communication
3†
ENGL 124** Business & Professional Comm
3†
Executive or Legal Specialty:
BUS 255* Legal Environment
3†
OR
Medical Specialty:
HI 237*+ CPT Coding
3†
    SUBTOTAL 15
Spring Semester
Course No. Title
Credits
CIT 220* Electronic Spreadsheets
3†
OO 173* Computer Calculators
1†
OO 220 Resumes
1†
OO 221 Interviewing for Jobs
1†
OO 295* Admin Office Procedures
3†
Executive Specialty:
OO 265* WordPerfect
3†
CIT 280* Desktop Publishing
3†
OR
Legal Specialty:
OO 265* WordPerfect
3†
OO 287* Legal Transcription
4†
OR
Medical Specialty:
AH 201* Medical Science
3†
BIO 255* Med Transcription I
3†
    SUBTOTAL 15-16

Total Credits:
Executive Specialty - 61~
Legal Specialty - 61~
Medical Specialty - 66~

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~ Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedule.

+ A grade of "C" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by admissions assessment

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