Business Systems

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For program information, please call (432) 685-4717.

The Business Systems program is designed to prepare students for careers as office professionals, administrative assistants, office managers, and executive assistants. Graduates of the program will possess competencies in the latest office management techniques and computer software applications. The curriculum is designed to provide training in current technology and acquire skills and knowledge for adapting to a variety of changing business conditions. Specific areas of training include office procedures, business communications, accounting and bookkeeping, and software applications in word processing, presentation media, spreadsheet preparation, and database manipulation. Midland College offers a Business Systems AAS Degree option, a Certificate option, and an Advanced Certificate option. The AAS Degree option consists of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours and takes approximately two years to complete. The Business Systems Administrative Clerk Certificate, consisting of 16 semester credit hours which can be completed in one semester, is intended for those students who wish to develop a marketable skill for immediate employment or upgrade their present skills. The Business Systems Administrative Assistant Certificate option consists of 32-34 semester credit hours and takes approximately three semesters (12 months) to complete. Options include specialization in bookkeeping, desktop publishing, medical office technology, or legal office technology. Students interested in any of the Business Systems options should contact the Business Studies Division office to formulate a sequence of courses to meet their individual needs.

The course sequences shown in the programs of study below should be followed when possible.

Programs

• Business Systems, A.A.S.

• Administrative Assistant Certificate
• Administrative Clerk Certificate

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