Business Systems, A.A.S.

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The following is the suggested sequence of courses for this degree. Please note that courses that require prerequisites are denoted by a plus sign (+) and those with an asterisk (*) are part of the general education curriculum. Courses with no prerequisite do not have to be taken in order, but the following general sequence should still be followed when possible. Part-time students may require more than four semesters to complete their degree.

Associate of Applied Science

Students seeking a two-year credential focused on business office skills and related educational background, or preparing for the BAT in Organizational Management should follow this degree plan.

POFI 1204 - Computer Fundamentals 2 Hours
POFT 1227 - Introduction to Keyboarding 2 Hours
POFT 1309 - Administrative Office Procedure I 3 Hours
POFT 1301 - Business English 3 Hours
POFT 1325 - Business Mathematics and Machine Applications 3 Hours

Semester I

Credit Hours: 13

Semester II

+ ITSW 1401 - Introduction to Word Processing 4 Hours
+ ITSW 1404 - Introduction to Spreadsheets 4 Hours
+ ITSW 1407 - Introduction to Database 4 Hours or
+ ITSW 1410 - Presentation Media Software 4 Hours
Natural Science/Mathematics 3-4 Hours

Credit Hours: 15-16

Semester III

+ ACNT 1403 - Introduction to Accounting I 4 Hours
+ POFT 2312 - Business Correspondence and Communications 3 Hours or
BMGT 1305 - Communications in Management 3 Hours
+ POFI 2440 - Advanced Word Processing 4 Hours or
+ POFI 2401 - Word Processing 4 Hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 Hours
General Education Elective 3-4 Hours

Credit Hours: 17-18

Semester IV

POFT 2380 - Cooperative Education-Administrative/ Secretarial, General Science may be substituted for Business Systems specialty courses or electives with appropriate learning objectives. Requires approval of Dean of Business Studies

POFT 2431 - Administrative Systems 4 Hours (Spring only)
* SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Speaking 3 Hours
Humanities/Fine Arts 3-4 Hours
Business Systems Elective 3-4 Hours
Business Systems Elective 3-4 Hours