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Program: Business Office Systems and SupportBUSINESS OFFICE SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT -- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORTGainful Employment Information(Level II Certificate) Officially known as: Office Technology -- Administrative Support Brookhaven, Eastfield, El Centro, North Lake, and Richland only
Degree Plan Code: C2.BOSS.ADM.SUPP.08 The Administrative Support Certificate prepares students for a successful career as an office professional. The Certificate is developed to the specifications of the local job market.
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+Electives - must select from any 1-4 credit hour ACCT, ACNT, BMGT, BUSI, IMED, ITSC, ITSW, MRKG, POFI, or POFT course. NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice. BUSINESS OFFICE SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT -- EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTGainful Employment Information(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree) Officially known as: Office Technology -- Executive Assistant Brookhaven, Eastfield, El Centro, North Lake, and Richland only
Degree Plan Code: AAS.BOSS.EXE.ASST.08 The Associate in Applied Sciences Degree comprehensive curriculum is designed as an advanced level program to prepare students for executive assistant and computer support positions in an office environment. Students will use state-of-the-art technology to develop skills necessary to become a productive member of the business community. Topics include office management, human relations, records management, oral and written business communications, plus word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, and telecommunication applications.
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+Natural Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Natural Science. ++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts. NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice. BUSINESS OFFICE SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT -- OFFICE ASSISTANTGainful Employment Information(Level I Certificate) Officially known as: Office Technology -- Office Assistant Brookhaven, Eastfield, El Centro, North Lake, and Richland only
Degree Plan Code: C1.BOSS.OFC.ASST.12 Upon satisfactory completion of the Office Assistant Certificate, students are prepared for entry-level positions requiring basic office skills. This certificate may be completed in one semester.
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+Elective - must be selected from any 3 or 4 credit hour ACCT, ACNT, BMGT, BUSI, IMED, ITSC, ITSW, MRKG, POFI or POFT course including but not limited to:
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice. BUSINESS OFFICE SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT -- SOFTWARE APPLICATION SPECIALISTGainful Employment Information(Level I Certificate) Officially known as: Office Technology -- Software Application Specialist Brookhaven, Eastfield, El Centro, North Lake and Richland only
Degree Plan Code: C1.BOSS.SFTWRE.08 The Software Application Specialist Certificate provides a benchmark for students to measure their computer skills using Microsoft Office software. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certifications which provide students valuable credentials and a competitive edge is available for those who master required competencies. Students who previously passed specific Microsoft Office Specialist exams will be eligible to receive credit for equivalent POFI courses. Consult the Business Office Systems and Support advisor for details.
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Students who previously passed specific Microsoft Office Specialist exams will be eligible to receive credit for equivalent POFI courses. Consult the Business Office Systems and Support advisor for details.
This degree plan includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 11, 2015. New students who are entering the college for the first time should follow the version on this page. Show me the June 11, 2015, web published version. Show me what changed in 2015-2016. BUSINESS OFFICE SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT -- VIRTUAL ASSISTANTGainful Employment Information(Skills Achievement Award) Officially known as: Office Technology -- Virtual Assistant El Centro only
Degree Plan Code: SA.BOSS.VIRTUAL The BOSS Virtual Assistant (VA) Skills Achievement Award will prepare students to become a virtual business owner utilizing business and technical support specialists. The award will address topics of managing a virtual business. A VBA is an entrepreneur/business providing administrative, creative, managerial, technical, business office, and/or personal support services in a virtual affiliation as well as building relationships/partnerships in the global industry. The VBAs use the most advanced means of communication, and the newest, most efficient and time-saving office products and work delivery methods, regardless of geographic boundaries. They typically work from their own homes, often on an on-going, contractual basis. Hence, the virtual assistant award will prepare students to become virtual business owners because of the independent nature of the services provided and the need:
Students can obtain the VA skills achievement award as an "entry-career ladder" and can be encouraged to pursue other certificates and awards in the BOSS program or other programs in related fields. Courses in this award will assist students in preparing and obtaining certification in a Master Virtual Assistant (MVA) or Professional Virtual Assistant (PVA) from a credentialed virtual assistance association.
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NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice. |