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
Related Instruction Requirements
| Core I | Communications | 6 |
| Core VI | Computer Technology | 3 |
| Core II | Mathematics and Science | 12 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
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Business Assistant
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General Education Requirements
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Core I
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Communications
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WRIT 101 College Writing or
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3
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WRIT 104 Workplace Communications
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Core II
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Mathematics
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M 105 Contemporary Math
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3
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M 111 Technical Math or
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M 121 College Algebra or
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Core VII
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Technology
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CAPP 131 Basic MS Office
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3
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Total
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General Education Requirements
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9
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Program of Study Courses
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Business Assistant Program of Study Courses
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Credits
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ACTG 201
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Principles of Financial Accounting
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4
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ACTG 180/202
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Payroll Accounting* or Principles of Managerial Accounting*
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3
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AMGT 145
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Records Management
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3
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AMGT 210
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Office Success Strategies
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3
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CAPP 156
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Excel*
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3
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WRIT 122
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Introduction to Business Writing*
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3
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Total Program of Study Courses
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19
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Total Credits Required for degree
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28
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* Course has a pre-requisite
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Total Credit Hours: 30
Business Assistant
First Semester (FA)
| ACTG 201 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| AMGT 210 | Office Success Strategies | 3 |
| WRIT 122 | Introduction to Business Writing | 3 |
Second Semester (SP)
Total Credit Hours: 19-20
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