Business Assistant Certificate
The Business Assistant Certificate program places emphasis on general office skills. It will prepare students for entry-level office positions.
Occupational Objectives: General Office Assistant or Business Assistant
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
Core I
| Communications | 6 |
| WRIT 101 | College Writing | 3 |
| Or | |
| WRIT 104 | Workplace Communications | 3 |
Core II
| Mathematics | |
| M 111 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| Or | |
| M 121 | College Algebra | 3 |
Core VII
| Computer Technology | |
| CAPP 131 | Basic Microsoft Office | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Program of Study Courses
| ACTG 201 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACTG 180 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| Or | |
| ACTG 202 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| AMGT 145 | Records Management | 3 |
| AMGT 210 | Office Success Strategies | 3 |
| CAPP 156 | Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| WRIT 122 | Introduction to Business Writing | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22 |
Total Credit Hours: 29
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Develop the ability to think critically and analyze problems
- Use business-related information processing systems with proficiency
- Demonstrate skill in administrative support tasks