Business Office - Professional Certificate

Program Requirements

• BSA 102 - Career Search and Success: Skills for Entering and Succeeding in the Workplace Credits: 1
• BSA 130 - Business Financial Applications Credits: 3
• BSA 225 - Administrative Professional: Office Management Credits: 3

• OR  CSA 225 - Administrative Professional: Office Management  Credits: 3

• CSA 126 - Microsoft Office for Windows Credits: 3
• ENG 101 - College Composition I Credits: 3
• OR  ENG 136 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
• MGT 132 - Ethics in Business Credits: 3
• MGT 233 - Business Communication Credits: 3

Program Electives

Select a minimum of 6 credit hours from the courses listed below:

• ACC 121 - Introductory Accounting Credits: 3
• AHS 130 - Medical Terminology for Patient Care Staff Credits: 3
• AHS 173 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Credits: 2
• CSA 107 - Technology Networking Tools (TNT) Credits: 1
• CSA 111 - Keyboarding Credits: 1
• LAW 102 - Legal Computer Applications Credits: 3
• LAW 107 - Law Office Management Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Business Office - Professional certificate program, the learner will be able to:

1. Communicate in a professional manner using various methods in the context of common business practices.  (BSA 102, BSA 225, ENG 101, ENG 136, MGT 233)
2. Analyze career opportunities for business office positions in all types and sizes of companies.  (BSA 102, BSA 225)
3. Use technology to organize information and complete administrative tasks and responsibilities. (BSA 130, BSA 225, CSA 126)
4. Recognize soft skills needed by an employee and/or a member leader of a team to accomplish the goals of the organization. (BSA 102, BSA 225, ENG 101, ENG 136, MGT 132)
5. Demonstrate efficient procedures for accomplishing various administrative-related tasks that are appropriate and ethical. (BSA 130, BSA 225, CSA 126, MGT 132)