Applied Business Technology: Course Descriptions
OACM 110 Business Communications 1
Focus on correct English usage in a business environment and provide a comprehensive review of grammar, punctuation, and style, as well as spelling and vocabulary development.
OACM 110 Business Communications II
Students will compose business communications incorporating effective letter, memo, and short report writing techniques. The course emphasizes correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Oral communication is also an integral part of the course. A section on formal and informal meeting procedures is also included.
OAHR 310 Business and Human Relations
Concentrates on personal and professional development skills needed by workers in today's workplace.
OAHR 320 Applied Human Relations
Students will learn how to apply different skills and strategies to deal effectively with difficult problems when they arise, conflict and confrontation in the workplace, and stress management.
OAMA 100 Business Math and Calculators
Teaches the touch method of calculator use, explains common calculator features, and emphasizes business problem solving.
OAAC 100 Introduction to Bookkeeping
Provides an introduction to manual accounting. Covers basic bookkeeping and accounting skills.
OAAC 256 Simply Accounting
Introduction to Simply Accounting. Covers the basic setups, entry of transactions and print outs of financial statements.
OADS 100 Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems
Designed to give the basic functions of a word processing program.
OAWP 100 Word Processing 2010
In this word processing course the student will create documents, edit text and perform basic printing functions using Microsoft Word (latest version). Students will cover content from introductory functions to intermediate applications.
OAAC 370 Advanced Word Processing
This is an introductory course designed to familiarize students with a publishing system that enables them to create newsletters, advertisements, and other printed communications.
OATS 300 Typing
Designed to develop the ability to keyboard accurately and proficiently, and proofread quickly and accurately.
OAPR 110 Office Procedures
Concentrates on the essential organizational skills and office practices for entry into the contemporary office.
OA/OA 210 Advanced Office Procedures
This course is designed for students to review basic office procedures: telephone skills, filing techniques, communications and receptionist procedures. The students have the opportunity to apply these skills during 2 weeks of work experience in the business environment. The instructor arranges placements for the students.
OADB 100 Database/Records Management Access 2010
This is an introductory course designed to familiarize students with the concepts and applications of an electronic database.
OAAS 310 Electronic Spreadsheets - Excel 2010
An introductory course to familiarize the students with the concepts, operation, and application of an electronic spreadsheet. The student will have the opportunity to do hands on training and then apply their knowledge to a business application and projects.
OAJS 300 Resume and Job Search
Concentrates on activities involving preparation of a resume, employment letters, job search strategies, and interview techniques.
OAP 241 Computerized Integrated Project (Simply)
Students will setup and maintain accounting records for a simulated company, use source documents involving various transactions and records (G/L, A/R, A/P, payroll, inventory), and utilize both manual records and a variety of software packages.
OACP 242 Introduction to Web Page and Design
An introduction course to familiarize students with the concepts involved in creating web pages for business. Students will be introduced to HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and then move into Microsoft FrontPage to design web pages. The student will have the opportunity to do a practicum and then apply the knowledge to business applications and projects.
OAWP 385 Windows Integration
In this course students will learn to apply the high level of integration available under the Windows environment. Students will explore important Windows concepts such as multitasking and object linking and embedding (OLE). This course will focus on the many ways that information can be shared and exchanged between applications.
Students who are successful in this program will be qualified for office positions requiring a high degree of skill and speed in:
- Keyboarding
- Word Processing
- Database
- Spreadsheets
This program also provides the student with the fundamentals of manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.
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