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OFFI 275 Office Simulation

After successful completion of this capstone course, students will demonstrate professional level skills using word processing, spreadsheet, communication, database, internet browser, and presentation software to complete administrative tasks typically found in a business setting. This learned skill set will include organizational time and project management techniques and interpersonal skills that are paramount in today's business setting. This course may be completed in fewer than 14 weeks. All work for this course (except tests) may be done outside of class.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CMSY 101, CMSY 103, CMSY 104, CMSY 116, CMSY 126, and OFFI 102

Course Objectives

  1. Explain and demonstrate the proper procedures for processing and managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, both paper and electronic.
  2. Demonstrate the proper use of various communication models.
  3. Demonstrate proper procedures for handling travel arrangements and meeting communications.
  4. Demonstrate time and project management skills using problem-solving techniques.
  5. Demonstrate past knowledge and skills previously acquired in program requirements and apply them in current practical administrative situations.
  6. Demonstrate via course work and assessments the desirable behavior patterns, work habits,
    attitudes, and sense of responsibility for the completion of jobs without close supervision.

Course Objectives

  1. Explain and demonstrate the proper procedures for processing and managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, both paper and electronic.

    Program Goal(s)

    Degree: Office Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

    2. Demonstrate competency in the use of advanced features of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and email and calendar management software, which includes integration of the software.

  2. Demonstrate the proper use of various communication models.

    Program Goal(s)

    Degree: Office Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

    2. Demonstrate competency in the use of advanced features of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and email and calendar management software, which includes integration of the software.

  3. Demonstrate proper procedures for handling travel arrangements and meeting communications.

    Program Goal(s)

    Degree: Office Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

    1. Demonstrate competency in reading, writing, and oral communications skills which include competency editing business documents.

  4. Demonstrate time and project management skills using problem-solving techniques.

    Program Goal(s)

    Degree: Office Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

    4. Perform competently in an independent work environment which includes setting goals and prioritizing tasks.

  5. Demonstrate past knowledge and skills previously acquired in program requirements and apply them in current practical administrative situations.

    Program Goal(s)

    Degree: Office Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

    1. Demonstrate competency in reading, writing, and oral communications skills which include competency editing business documents.

    Degree: Office Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

    2. Demonstrate competency in the use of advanced features of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and email and calendar management software, which includes integration of the software.

    Degree: Office Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

    3. Demonstrate competency in using the internet for research and basic webpage design.

  6. Demonstrate via course work and assessments the desirable behavior patterns, work habits,
    attitudes, and sense of responsibility for the completion of jobs without close supervision.

    Program Goal(s)

    Degree: Office Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

    4. Perform competently in an independent work environment which includes setting goals and prioritizing tasks.

    Degree: Office Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

    5. Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning.