Business Administration and Accounting
33 Semesters Credit Hrs
Prerequisites: None
DESCRIPTION: TThe ever-changing and advancing computer age requires workers who are comfortable with a variety of computer applications. The leadership of computer personnel is unmistakable. The combination of the computer applications and the accounting coursework gives the graduate of the Associate in Applied Science Degree program a decided edge in finding and securing good paying jobs in the promising areas of accounting and management information systems. The acquired accounting knowledge with computer application experience will definitely augment a student's marketability in any office setting.
OBJECTIVES: The goal is to provide the graduate with computer operations, keyboarding, word processing and accounting skills and the working knowledge of the most frequently used office software, and other office related skills necessary to be a successful office employee of the future. The graduate should be able to perform many different information-processing tasks, to solve problems, and to work cooperatively with others in a team atmosphere.
CAREERS: Administrative assistant, office manager, Office Support Specialist, Accounting staff, Bookkeeper, customer service specialist, secretary, word processor positions are some of the careers available to the graduates.
ACCOUNTING SUPPORT - ADVANCED
25 Semesters Credit Hrs
Prerequisites: None
DESCRIPTION: This course has been designed so that the graduates will be able to best utilize the computer to perform the various tasks expected of accountants. Accounting is one of the business functions that have been completely changed by the “computer revolution “. Speed, accuracy and memory, the trademarks of the computer are the cornerstones of an efficient accounting system so the two are extremely well matched.
OBJECTIVES: The graduate should be able to process accounting information quickly and accurately, while being a team player. The goal is to provide the graduate with the technological skills necessary to use computers to their fullest in processing accounting data efficiently and accurately.
CAREERS: The careers available to the student are Bookkeeper, Accountant, Administrative Assistant, Data Entry Clerk, Order Entry Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Customer Service Representative and Various levels of Secretarial positions.
OFFICE SUPPORT - BASIC
12 Semesters Credit Hrs
Prerequisites: None
DESCRIPTION: This course has been designed so that the graduates will learn the job functions that are common to most offices and how specific skills are applied to accomplish tasks and procedures in the modern high technology office.
OBJECTIVES: The goal is to provide the graduate with keyboarding and word processing skills; operational knowledge of IBM computers, the working knowledge of the most frequently used office software, and other office related skills necessary to be a successful office employee of the future. The graduate should be able to perform many different information-processing tasks, to solve problems, and to work cooperatively with others in a team atmosphere.
CAREERS: Customer service staff, secretary and receptionist are some of the careers available to the graduates.
ACCOUNTING SUPPORT - BASIC
12 Semesters Credit Hrs
Prerequisites: None
DESCRIPTION: This course has been designed so that the graduates will be able to best utilize the computer to perform the various tasks expected of Jr. Bookkeepers and accountants. Accounting is one of the business functions that have been completely changed by the “computer revolution “. Speed, accuracy and memory, the trademarks of the computer are the cornerstones of an efficient accounting system so the two are extremely well matched.
OBJECTIVES: The graduate should be able to process accounting information quickly and accurately, while being a team player. The goal is to provide the graduate with the technological skills necessary to use computers in processing accounting data efficiently and accurately.
CAREERS: The careers available to the student are, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk.
