Computer Applications and Office Management
Award Type: Associate in Science
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Calibri',sans-serif;">The Computer Applications and Office Management degree and certificate programs are designed to provide students with the computer application and office administration skills required for employment in a wide variety of fields. Training includes all phases of administrative operations, management essentials and business communication with emphasis on software applications, such as word processing, business desktop publishing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics and records management. The degree and certificate options prepare students for occupations in office management, computer support, records management and employment as an administrative or executive assistant.</span>The graduate of the Associate in Science in Computer Applications and Office Management will:
- Demonstrate proper administrative operations and procedures for business.
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate software applications to analyze and solve problems related to office administration.
- Communicate clearly and professionally.
- Apply business principles to produce work-based learning projects.
Program Requirements
A major of 29 units is required for the associate of science degree. Required core courses (29 units):
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CBOT 131 | Introduction to Word Processing | 3.0 |
| CBOT 333 | Business Desktop Publishing | 3.0 |
| BUS 160 | Business Communications | 3.0 |
| CBOT 132 | Advanced Word Processing | 3.0 |
| BUS 302 | Essentials of Management | 3.0 |
| CBOT 302 | Records Management | 2.0 |
| CBOT 337 | Presentation Design - PowerPoint | 3.0 |
| BUS 107 | Human Relations in Business | 3.0 |
| CBOT 334 | Administrative Office Procedures | 3.0 |