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Business Technology Associate in Arts Degrees |
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Administrative Assistant Degree |
The Administrative Assistant Associate Degree program is designed to develop advanced skills needed for upper-level administrative support and office management careers. The course work includes communication skills, organizational management, business documents and projects, teamwork, financial data, ethics, and a variety of computer and office technologies.
The Administrative Assistant Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.
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Course Requirements |
Course Number |
Course Name |
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ACCT 101 |
Fundamentals of College Accounting (3 units) |
3-4 |
or ACCT 301 |
Financial Accounting (4 units) |
BUS 100 |
English for the Professional |
3 |
BUS 300 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
BUS 310 |
Business Communications |
3 |
BUSTEC 101 |
Computer Keyboarding: 10-Key |
1 |
BUSTEC 110 |
Business Procedures for Professional Success |
3 |
BUSTEC 126 |
Outlook: Basics |
1 |
or CISA 126 |
Outlook: Basics |
BUSTEC 127 |
Outlook: Tools |
1 |
or CISA 127 |
Outlook: Tools |
BUSTEC 305 |
Introduction to Office Technology |
1 |
BUSTEC 313 |
Presentations for the Business Professional |
2 |
BUSTEC 332 |
Integrated Business Projects |
3 |
CISA 316 |
Intermediate Electronic Spreadsheets |
2 |
CISA 321 |
Intermediate Database Management |
1 |
CISC 306 |
Introduction to Web Page Creation |
1 |
MGMT 300 |
Introduction to Modern Management |
3 |
or MGMT 304 |
Introduction to Management Functions |
A minimum of 3 units from the following: |
BUSTEC 301 |
Intermediate Keyboarding/Application |
3 |
A minimum of 3 units from the following: |
BUSTEC 310 |
Introduction to Word/Information Processing |
3 |
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Total Units: |
37 - 38 |
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Office Administration Degree |
This degree in Office Administration offers workplace skills for today's businesses. The course work focuses on business documents and correspondence, effective writing, financial statements, oral presentation skills, workflow, productivity, and ethical business behavior. A variety of courses in management, computer information science, and business is required.
The Office Administration Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.
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Course Requirements |
Course Number |
Course Name |
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ACCT 101 |
Fundamentals of College Accounting (3 units) |
3-4 |
or ACCT 301 |
Financial Accounting (4 units) |
BUS 300 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
BUS 310 |
Business Communications |
3 |
BUSTEC 101 |
Computer Keyboarding: 10-Key |
1 |
BUSTEC 110 |
Business Procedures for Professional Success |
3 |
BUSTEC 126 |
Outlook: Basics |
1 |
or CISA 126 |
Outlook: Basics |
BUSTEC 127 |
Outlook: Tools |
1 |
or CISA 127 |
Outlook: Tools |
BUSTEC 305 |
Introduction to Office Technology |
1 |
BUSTEC 313 |
Presentations for the Business Professional |
2 |
BUSTEC 332 |
Integrated Business Projects |
3 |
A minimum of 2 units from the following: |
BUSTEC 300 |
Beginning Keyboarding/Application |
2 |
A minimum of 3 units from the following: |
BUSTEC 301 |
Intermediate Keyboarding/Application |
3 |
A minimum of 3 units from the following: |
BUSTEC 310 |
Introduction to Word/Information Processing |
3 |
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Total Units: |
29 - 30 |
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Business Technology Certificates |
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Administrative Assistant Certificate |
This certificate develops interpersonal, organizational, and technical skills for advancement in administrative support and office management positions. Course topics include verbal and written communication, document processing, office technology, office procedures, organizational and time management skills, supervision, critical thinking, and problem solving.
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Course Requirements |
Course Number |
Course Name |
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ACCT 101 |
Fundamentals of College Accounting (3 units) |
3-4 |
or ACCT 301 |
Financial Accounting (4 units) |
BUS 310 |
Business Communications |
3 |
BUSTEC 101 |
Computer Keyboarding: 10-Key |
1 |
BUSTEC 110 |
Business Procedures for Professional Success |
3 |
BUSTEC 127 |
Outlook: Tools |
1 |
or CISA 127 |
Outlook: Tools |
BUSTEC 305 |
Introduction to Office Technology |
1 |
CISA 315 |
Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets (2 units) |
1-2 |
or CISA 320 |
Introduction to Database Management (1 unit) |
MGMT 300 |
Introduction to Modern Management |
3 |
or MGMT 304 |
Introduction to Management Functions |
A minimum of 2 units from the following: |
BUSTEC 301 |
Intermediate Keyboarding/Application (1-3 units) |
2 |
A minimum of 2 units from the following: |
BUSTEC 310 |
Introduction to Word/Information Processing (1-3 units) |
2 |
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Total Units: |
20 - 22 |
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Law Office Assistant Certificate |
This certificate provides the skills needed for entry-level clerical positions in law offices. The course work emphasizes workforce skills including an introduction to the use of terms particular to the legal field.
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Course Requirements |
Course Number |
Course Name |
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LA 300 |
Introduction to Law and the American Legal System |
3 |
LA 350 |
Law Office Management |
3 |
BUSTEC 100 |
Keyboarding Skills (1-3 units) |
1-31 |
or BUSTEC 300 |
Beginning Keyboarding/Applications (1-3 units) |
BUSTEC 122 |
Workplace Behavior and Communication Technologies |
3 |
BUSTEC 305 |
Introduction to Office Technology |
1 |
BUSTEC 310 |
Introduction to Word/Information Processing (1-3 units) |
1-32 |
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Total Units: |
21 - 22 |
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1A total of 3 units from these courses must be taken
2Must be taken for 3 units |
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Office Administration Certificate |
This certificate provides the skills needed for entry-level office positions in business and industry. The course work emphasizes workforce skills in generating financial statements, formatting business correspondence, writing effectively, organizing business information, communicating with individuals, and working on teams.
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Course Requirements |
Course Number |
Course Name |
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ACCT 101 |
Fundamentals of College Accounting (3 units) |
3-4 |
or ACCT 301 |
Financial Accounting (4 units) |
BUS 100 |
English for the Professional |
3 |
BUSTEC 101 |
Computer Keyboarding: 10-Key |
1 |
BUSTEC 110 |
Business Procedures for Professional Success |
3 |
BUSTEC 122 |
Workplace Behavior and Communication Technologies |
3 |
BUSTEC 126 |
Outlook: Basics |
1 |
or CISA 126 |
Outlook: Basics |
BUSTEC 305 |
Introduction to Office Technology |
1 |
A minimum of 3 units from the following: |
BUSTEC 301 |
Intermediate Keyboarding/Application (1-3 units) |
3 |
A minimum of 3 units from the following: |
BUSTEC 310 |
Introduction to Word/Information Processing (1-3 units) |
3 |
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Total Units: |
21 - 22 |
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Office Assistant Certificate |
This certificate provides training in clerical procedures for entry-level office positions.
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Course Requirements |
Course Number |
Course Name |
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BUSTEC 125 |
Office Assistant Training |
7 |
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Total Units: |
7 |
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Office Careers: Fast Track Certificate |
This fast track certificate offers the skills necessary to be successful in office careers. The course work includes mastering basic technology skills, identifying and developing interpersonal skills for the workplace, and exploring career opportunities through an internship or work experience program.
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Course Requirements |
Course Number |
Course Name |
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BUS 100 |
English for the Professional |
3 |
BUSTEC 101 |
Computer Keyboarding: 10-Key |
1 |
BUSTEC 122 |
Workplace Behavior and Communication Technologies |
3 |
BUSTEC 126 |
Outlook: Basics |
1 |
or CISA 126 |
Outlook: Basics |
BUSTEC 305 |
Introduction to Office Technology |
1 |
BUSTEC 350 |
Virtual Office Careers and Technologies |
3 |
A minimum of 2 units from the following: |
BUS 498 |
Work Experience in Business (1-4 units) |
2 |
A minimum of 3 units from the following: |
BUSTEC 300 |
Beginning Keyboarding/Applications (1-3 units) |
3 |
A minimum of 2 units from the following: |
BUSTEC 310 |
Introduction to Word/Information Processing (1-3 units) |
2 |
CISA 305 |
Beginning Word Processing (2 units) |
A minimum of 4 units from the following: |
BUSTEC 100 |
Keyboarding Skills (1-3 units) |
4 |
BUSTEC 127 |
Outlook: Tools (1 unit) |
or CISA 127 |
Outlook: Tools (1 unit) |
CISA 315 |
Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets (2 units) |
CISA 320 |
Introduction to Database Management (1 unit) |
CISA 340 |
Presentation Graphics (2 units) |
CISC 305 |
Introduction to the Internet (1 unit) |
CISC 320 |
Operating Systems (1 unit) |
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Total Units: |
23 |
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Office Technology Certificate |
This certificate offers technological skills in preparation for first-time employment, re-entry, or career advancement in a variety of office careers. Program topics include keyboarding/word processing, integrated office applications, organization and supervision of office activities, office procedures, business communications, critical thinking, and report writing.
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Course Requirements |
Course Number |
Course Name |
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BUS 310 |
Business Communications |
3 |
BUSTEC 101 |
Computer Keyboarding: 10-Key |
1 |
BUSTEC 110 |
Business Procedures for Professional Success |
3 |
BUSTEC 126 |
Outlook: Basics |
1 |
or CISA 126 |
Outlook: Basics |
BUSTEC 127 |
Outlook: Tools |
1 |
or CISA 127 |
Outlook: Tools |
BUSTEC 305 |
Introduction to Office Technology |
1 |
BUSTEC 332 |
Integrated Business Projects |
3 |
A minimum of 2 units from the following: |
BUSTEC 300 |
Beginning Keyboarding/Applications (1-3 units) |
2 |
A minimum of 3 units from the following: |
BUSTEC 310 |
Introduction to Word/Information Processing (1-3 units) |
3 |
BUSTEC 313 |
Presentations for the Business Professional (2 units) |
CISC 300 |
Computer Familiarization (1 unit) |
CISC 306 |
Introduction to Web Page Creation (1 unit) |
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Total Units: |
18 |
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Virtual Office Professional Certificate |
This certificate program offers preparation as an independent entrepreneur providing administrative, creative, and technical services to clients in virtual environments. This emerging profession encourages working from home.
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Course Requirements |
Course Number |
Course Name |
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BUS 100 |
English for the Professional |
3 |
or BUS 310 |
Business Communications |
BUSTEC 110 |
Business Procedures for Professional Success |
3 |
or BUSTEC 122 |
Workplace Behavior and Communication Technologies |
BUSTEC 127 |
Outlook: Tools |
1 |
or CISA 127 |
Outlook: Tools |
BUSTEC 300 |
Beginning Keyboarding/Applications (1-3 units) |
1-3 |
BUSTEC 332 |
Integrated Business Projects |
3 |
BUSTEC 350 |
Virtual Office Careers and Technologies |
3 |
CISA 320 |
Introduction to Database Management |
1 |
or CISC 306 |
Introduction to Web Page Creation |
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Total Units: |
15 - 17 |
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