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Administrative Assistant
31This certificate is for individuals interested in obtaining entry level office skills. It provides students with the necessary background in office applications to be able to draft, edit, produce, store, and retrieve documents. The certificate will also provide a background in business communications and office administration.
Goal 1 To prepare the students to interact effectively within a diverse business population
- Students will interact effectively within a diverse student population by working collaboratively
- Students will communicate appropriately with instructors and peers through written or oral assignments
- Students will visually and graphically communicate through presentations and/or projects
- Students will demonstrate the use of computers as a problem solving tool
- Students will analyze and solve case studies
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of world-wide issues related to business
- Students shall investigate various international issues through the use of media
- Students shall demonstrate the ability to use word processing, business communications and presentation software
- Students shall demonstrate the ability to use database and spreadsheet software
- Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology
- Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information
First Semester
3.0
This course introduces proper computer keyboarding techniques, builds speed and accuracy, and provides practice in formatting personal and business documents. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course introduces the scope and responsibilities of administrative office management. Topics include information management as it relates to planning, organizing, operating, and controlling office operations, management leadership and human relations factors, salary administration, labor management relations, and office personnel problems and practices. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course reviews basic arithmetic processes to develop speed and accuracy in working with decimals, fractions, and percentages. Calculators are used to solve business problems, including simple and compound interest, discounting promissory notes, present value, installment purchases, and mortgages. Retail mathematics covers the areas of purchase and cash discounts, trade discounts, and markup of merchandise. Topics may also include the mathematics of sales and property taxes and payroll. Problem-solving exercises are completed through applications and exercises. Prerequisite: An appropriate Mathematics Placement test result or MA045 Basic Math Skills or MA050 Introductory Mathematics. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course focuses on several kinds of writing-self-expressive, informative, and argumentative/persuasive, and others. A minimum of five essay compositions are required. The course emphasizes the composition of clear, correct, and effective prose required in a variety of professions and occupations.Prerequisites: The required developmental reading (DS050 Developmental Reading, DS051 Essential Reading & Study Skills, or DS080 Study Reading), or SL115 ESL4: Advanced Reading, and/or writing courses (EN099 Introduction to College English or SL116 ESL4: Advanced Composition) or permission of the instructor or designee. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course provides knowledge of relevant computer skills and a solid foundation in the terminology and concepts of computer technology. Experience is provided with a variety of microcomputer software applications, including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphics, file management, and integrated software. Concepts and terms focus on preparing for a technologically oriented society and using the computer as a tool for productivity, research, and communication. See when this course is offered ...
Second Semester
3.0
This course covers the fundamental principles of effective business correspondence, report writing, and oral communications. These principles are applied first to sentences and paragraphs, and then to specific types of business communications. It includes a review of spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, grammar, and composition as necessary. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course concentrates on increasing keyboarding speed and accuracy, and providing practice on more advanced word processing and desktop publishing projects. Prerequisite: AA111 Keyboarding - Basic See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course increases knowledge and productivity with the personal computer. Students gain knowledge of hardware and software and, by working with popular business applications software packages, increase their overall computer competency. The course emphasizes the use of the computer in the management of information. Areas of study include the MS DOS operating system, WINDOWS operating environment, sharing files among applications, incorporating graphics, report generation, and communications. Current computing issues such as computer ethics, computer crime and security are discussed. Prerequisite: IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1 or IS100 Introduction to Computer Applications & Concepts. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course introduces the principles of desktop publishing in a business environment. Professional quality business documents are designed and produced that combine text, graphics, illustrations, and photographs in documents such as letterheads, business cards, flyers, brochures, promotional documents, and newsletters. Prerequisite: IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1 or IS100 Introduction to Computer Applications & Concepts. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course focuses on the development and delivery of effective electronic presentations. Business presentations are prepared, organized, and delivered using presentation graphics packages. Topics include supporting material, outlining, appropriate use of visual materials, and elements of interpersonal communication in business performance reports, training workshops, and sales presentations. Techniques include linking and embedding objects from spreadsheets, charts,word processing documents, and databases. Prerequisites: EN101 English 1: Composition or EN106 English 1: Composition and Reading, and IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1 or IS100 Introduction to Computer Applications & Concepts. See when this course is offered ...
Program Completion
| Program Length (months) | 9 |
| Completers between July-2011 and June-2012 | 8 |
| Completers in Normal Time | NR |
| On-time Graduation Rate | NR |
Estimated Cost to Complete in Normal Time
| In-state Tuition & Fees | 4,130 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,600 |
| Room & Board | 9,170 |
| Total Cost | 14,900 |
| Complete list of Tuition and Fees |
Debt at Completion
| Completers with Debt | 6 |
| Median Federal Debt | NR |
| Median Private Debt | NA |
| Median Institution Financing Plan Debt | NA |
Occupations and Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes
| Procurement Clerks | 43-3061 |
| Cargo and Freight Handlers | 43-5011 |
| Word Processors and Typists | 43-9022 |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | 43-9041 |
| Office Clerks, General | 43-9061 |
Job Placement
| MVCC is not required to report placement data by the state or our accrediting agencies |
| NR: Not reported due to privacy concerns (number of completers is less than 10) |
| NA: Not applicable |
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