Semester 1
Code
Name/Description
Credits
You will journalize and post transactions, prepare worksheets, prepare adjusting and closing entries, prepare unaudited financial statements, perform banking and petty cash functions, and prepare employee and employer payroll records.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Equivalent Course(s): ACCT 122
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
BCOM 100
Business Communications 1
4
You will apply grammatical rules and principles in preparation for writing routine business correspondence.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Equivalent Course(s): BCOM 101
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
You will develop ergonomic keyboarding techniques to attain a minimum touch-typing speed of 35 netWPM with a minimum of 98% accuracy.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Equivalent Course(s): COAP 132, COMP 155
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
COAP 115
Word Processing 1
4
The course introduces word processing concepts. You will be introduced to common features of Microsoft Word and develop skills in producing and formatting a variety of business documents. You will use a hands-on practical approach to learn the skills required to create letters, tables, and enhancing documents with graphics and diagrams.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): COMP 115(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
COAP 117
Spreadsheet Applications
4
You will learn how to design spreadsheets and apply numeracy skills. You will focus on formatting, applying formulas and functions, preparing charts, and analyzing and organizing spreadsheet data.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Equivalent Course(s): COAP 173
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
COMP 115
Introduction to Organizational Office Technologies
3
You will learn organizational technologies used to create efficiencies within the operations of an office. You will use a hands-on practical approach to learn and develop skills to create electronic file structures, identify email structure and etiquette, apply email features, create calendar events, discuss virtual communication systems, and propose current office technologies.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
OPRO 105
Office Procedures
4
You will learn time management, customer service, reception, problem solving, and team building skills. You will also learn how to effectively perform office procedures skills related to telephones, incoming and outgoing mail, and business meetings. As well, you will learn how to use information sources including the internet and how to manage office supplies and business forms.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 25
Semester 2
Code
Name/Description
Credits
BCOM 102
Business Communications 2
3
You will continue to develop effective business writing skills. You will write routine business correspondence and apply proofreading and editing skills.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): BCOM 100
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
You will demonstrate ergonomic and proper keyboarding techniques to attain a minimum speed of 45 net WPM with a minimum of 98% accuracy.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Prerequisites(s): CKEY 101
Equivalent Course(s): COAP 134
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
COAP 116
Word Processing 2
4
You will continue to develop your skills using advanced word processing functions in form building, mail merge and creating columns. You will focus on developing the skills required to work with multiple page documents such as letters, reports, tables, brochures, and newsletters.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): COAP 115, CKEY 101
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
COAP 138
Computer Suite Applications
3
In the course, you will learn to create documents that feature the integration of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): COAP 115, COAP 116(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
IPSK 100
Interpersonal Communications
3
You will be given opportunities to develop important skills used to facilitate effective interpersonal communication in the workplace. Your studies will focus on the development of active listening skills, conflict resolution strategies, verbal skills, and an increased understanding of non-verbal messages, and some problem-solving skills.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
OPRO 133
Records and Information Management
3
You will learn about records and information management procedures and equipment as well as various types of filing systems including electronic filing.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): COMP 115
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
PROF 103
Professional Development
3
You will focus on your role as an administrative professional. This includes reflecting on professional development, lifelong learning, and goal setting. You will prepare for professional employment by learning interview strategies, developing a resume, cover letter and portfolio. You will review workplace topics such as employee rights and responsibilities, professionalism, and ethics.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 21
Semester 2 Electives (1 of 6)
Code
Name/Description
Credits
ACCT 136
Automated Accounting
4
Using an automated accounting software package, you will learn how to enter transactions into journals (general, purchase, payments, sales, cash receipts and payroll) and ledgers (general, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll), learn to account for inventory, and learn to prepare banking records. You will also prepare the initial automated accounting setup for use by a company.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): ACCT 105 or ACCT 122
Equivalent Course(s): COAP 137
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
MTER 200
Medical Terminology
4
You will learn the construction of medical words, including root words, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes as they relate to body organization and systems. You will also learn medical abbreviations, anatomical terms, and general imaging, laboratory, pharmacology, and surgical terminology.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Equivalent Course(s): MED 161
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
There have been some changes to the Office Administration courses, and the course
information listed above is effective July 1, 2022. Additional information:
- Students taking the program on campus in Fall of 2022 will be taking the courses previously
offered in the second semester, including COAP 117.
- Students in the program before July 1, 2022, will be required to complete COMP 115
if they apply to graduate after June 30, 2023.
- All students who have not completed OPRO 100 (96 hours - 6 cu) must complete OPRO
105 (60 hrs - 4 cu) and COMP 115 (45 hours - 3 cu).
- All students who have not completed BCOM 103 will complete IPSK 100 (45 hrs - 3 cu).
- All students who have not completed EMPS 105 (45 hrs - 3 cu) will be required to complete
PROF 103.
For COMP 115, it is strongly recommended that if you are a part-time student, you
take this course at the
beginning of the program.
For PROF 103, it is strongly recommended that if you are a part-time student, you
take this course at the
end of the program.