Business Information Technology - Office Technology Certificate

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PGM Code – 559C

Program Description The Office Technology Certificate and Business Information Technology - Office Technology Associate of Technical Arts Degree programs of basic to advanced courses are designed for students who are either beginning or updating their skills in Office Technology. Entry level and advanced level skills in general office work and software use are applied in this program of study. Courses also focus on responsibility, initiative, and decision making skills.

The Office Technology Certificate is composed of general education, program requirements and career management requirements. Entry level to intermediate level technology and communications skills are emphasized for employment in general office work at the completion of the Office Technology Certificate. Employment opportunities for graduates include office assistant, administrative assistant, and secretary in a wide variety of industries.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements The Office Technology Certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 50 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds CC. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college level courses.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning a degree or certificate of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by taking at least five (5) credits of CD courses. To learn more, go to Academic Information – Cultural Diversity Requirement in the online academic catalog.

Students Are Advised To

Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning,
Communicate with an academic adviser, and
Submit an Evaluation Request - Transfer Credits Form (available in Enrollment Services) to activate the process of transferring credits to Edmonds CC.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted online by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Department website
Business Information Technology | www.edcc.edu/bstec

Gainful Employment
Gainful Employment Information is available for this program.

Advising Note This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds CC certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

General Education/Related Instruction Requirements (22 credits)

Communication Skills (10 credits)

OUTCOME: Write in clear, effective ways, adapted to audience, context, and purpose.

BSTEC 107 - Business English Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
BSTEC 110 - Business Communications:CD 5.0 Credits

Quantitative Skills (4 credits)

OUTCOME: Apply mathematical, quantitative, or symbolic models to solve problems, draw inferences, or support conclusions appropriate to an individual discipline.

BSTEC 120 - Ten-Key Applications 4.0 Credits

Group Interaction/Human Relations Skills (8 credits)

OUTCOME: Identify and explain how to apply the skills needed to maintain effective working relationships in multicultural settings.

BSTEC 108 - Business Presentations 5.0 Credits
MGMT 122 - Customer Relations Management 3.0 Credits

Cultural Diversity Requirement

OUTCOME: Apply multiple perspectives when examining cultural differences and interacting in multicultural settings.

____Cultural Diversity Requirement met

Program Requirements (28 credits minimum)

OUTCOME: Use appropriate technology and technical skills to manage information and solve problems.

BSTEC 102I - Document Processing I 4.0 Credits
BSTEC 109 - Word Processing (Word) Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
BSTEC 130 - Computer Fundamentals 5.0 Credits OR
CIS 100 - Introduction to Business Computing 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 222 - Database (Access) 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 224 - Spreadsheet (Excel) 5.0 Credits

Career Management Requirements (7 credits)

OUTCOME: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

Note: These classes should be taken within the last two quarters of your program.

BSTEC 294 - Career Management 3.0 Credits (This course should be taken prior to BUS 290/291.)
BUS 290 - Professional Development Seminar Maximum of 1.0 possible Credits
BUS 291 - Business Internship 1.0 to 12.0 Credits (Take 3-12 credits.)

Signatures

Dean’s Signature and Date	Adviser’s Signature and Date
Eff: summer 2014 \| Rev: 05/14