This program is designed for those interested in supervisory/management positions in a small business. Skills in business practices, telephone techniques, information processing and management, computer and software usage, communications, supervision, and office procedures will be emphasized. All credits in this program apply directly towards the Administrative Assistant AAS degree.
Program Required Courses
Minimum Credits: 33.00
ACC 101 Principles of Accounting 1 4-4-0 (Lecture/Discussion)/4-0-0 (Web) This course is an introduction to financial accounting procedures and the regulatory agencies - Financial Accounting Standard's Board (FASB) and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The course goes beyond bookkeeping skills and addresses the measuring, planning, and controlling of business income, assets and equitities as well as recording and reporting of business transactions.
ACC 101
Principles of Accounting 1
4
BUS 101 Business Principles/Practices 3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion)/3-0-0 (Web) This is a survey of the functions related to general business operations such as the role of business in the community, the forms of ownership, the means of production in modern industry, the relationship of labor and management, the trends in contemporary business, the system of marketing, and the dimensions of business finance. It includes a hands-on study of the stock market.
BUS 101
Business Principles/Practices
3
BUS 106 Excel I 1-0-3 (Open Lab)/1-0-0 (Web) This course introduces the fundamentals of Excel for Windows, enabling the user to create, edit, save and print simple spreadsheets, reports and graphics, including basic formulas and functions. Comment: Attendance to an orientation session is mandatory. Visit http://classes.kvcc.edu/techlab for more information. Prerequisites: BUS 112 or working knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment and familiarity with using the Internet and the Valley Information Portal (VIP).
BUS 106
Excel I
1
BUS 109 Word I 1-0-3 (Open Lab)/1-0-0 (Web) This web-based course introduces the fundamentals of Word for Windows enabling the user to create, edit, save and print personal and business documents. Comment: Attendance to an orientation session is mandatory. Visit http://classes.kvcc.edu/techlab for more information. Prerequisites: BUS 112 or working knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment and familiarity with using the Internet and the Valley Information Portal (VIP).
BUS 109
Word I
1
BUS 132 Busin Calculator Applications 2-0-6 (Open Lab) This open-lab course introduces the touch method for entering numbers on a 10-key calculator enabling the student to use various mathematical operations to solve business application problems. Comment: Attendance to an orientation session is mandatory. Visit http://classes.kvcc.edu/techlab for more information.
BUS 132
Busin Calculator Applications
2
BUS 136 Information Management 3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course concentrates on the efficient management of business records. Basic filing methods, storage systems and supplies, information retrieval (both manual and computerized), records retention and disposition, forms design, computer output microfilm, indexing, records protection and procedures for the operation and control of electronic filing systems are all topics covered in this class.
BUS 136
Information Management
3
BUS 160 Business Writing Skills 3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course reinforces the usage of correct language and style skills required in business writing, such as grammar, commas, semicolons, colons, and other punctuation marks. Effective sentences, paragraphs, and proofreading skills are stressed. Business memos, persuasive letters, public relations letters, response letters, and informative letters are also stressed. In addition, effective methods for communicating electronically are covered in this course. Prerequisites: BUS 111 or keyboarding 40 wpm, BUS 109 or MS Word experience.
BUS 160
Business Writing Skills
3
BUS 217 Elec Presentation for Business 3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course is designed to introduce students to not only the beginning, but the advanced applications of the presentation software, PowerPoint, in a Windows environment. Students learn to create high-end text and graphic presentations as a communication tool. Production of slides/publications and on-screen electronic display are taught, along with integration of other productivity software. Presentation management tools are taught, along with integration of other productivity software. Presentation management tools are taught along with strong emphasis on layout and design concepts. Techniques that are critical to effectively preparing support materials used by speakers to deliver to an audience are emphasized. Prerequisites: BUS 109, BUS 113, keyboarding knowledge, keyboarding 45 wpm.
BUS 217
Elec Presentation for Business
3
BUS 219 Electron Comm & Docum Mgmt 3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course is designed to provide students with concepts and applications associated with effectively and efficiently using the Internet, Email and Adobe Acrobat. Topics such as history of the Internet, use of various Internet tools, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, electronic document distribution and Web search tools are all covered. Subjects such as electronic communication, credible search engines and search techniques, and essentials of e-mail and its many task management tools within an organization are covered. Students gain a deeper understanding of the why and how of Internet use as well as coverage of social, legal, security, and ethical issues related to the technology. Adobe Acrobat software is utilized allowing students to create forms for online distribution, to integrate with other programs, and to convert to PDF. Prerequisites: BUS 106, BUS 108, and BUS 109 or BUS 103.
BUS 219
Electron Comm & Docum Mgmt
3
BUS 242 Info Processing Software Appl 4-4-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course will expand the student's understanding of information processing through further study of principles, practices, and systems. Emphasis will be placed on advanced and complex operations of MS Word. Students will produce documents typical of an information processing setting such as desktop publishing utilizing graphic and text integration. Both hands-on applications and lecture/discussion will take place in this course. Prerequisites: BUS 109, BUS 111, BUS 121 or keyboarding at 40 wpm, BUS 160, working knowledge of MS Windows environment and familiarity with the Internet.
BUS 242
Info Processing Software Appl
4
BUS 244 Automated Office Procedures 3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This is a capstone course designed to provide students with realistic exposure to the office environment. Focus is on the changing role and responsibility of the administrative assistant, technology of the virtual office, decision-making, interpersonal relations, office communications, career development and ethical behavior. Skills related to time management, creative and critical thinking, meeting and travel arrangements, and integration of office software are all covered. Simulations of general, medical, or legal office environments will give students skills needed in the offices of today. Prerequisites: Keyboarding at 45 wpm, and BUS 109, BUS 111, BUS 121, BUS 160.
BUS 244
Automated Office Procedures
3
BUS 263 Supervision 3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) Emphasizing a practical skills-building approach, the course includes applications in the basic functions of supervision: planning, organizing, staffing, leading, evaluating employees, supervising groups, controlling quality, productivity improvement, managing change and conflict, labor relations, and time and stress management. Prerequisites: BUS 101 or permission of the instructor.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Texas Township Campus - 6767 West O Avenue, PO Box 4070,
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070 -
269-488-4400
Arcadia Commons Campus - 202 North Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 - 269-373-7800
