Business Systems, A.A.S.

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The following is the suggested sequence of courses for this degree. The general sequence of courses shown below should be followed when possible. Part-time students may require more than four semesters to complete their degree.

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.

Semester I

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

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
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 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 Applied Technololgy

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