The Microsoft Office Applications Professional certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications in an office environment. It is designed to provide hands-on instruction for developing foundation skills for office assistant careers as well as to prepare students for Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification. Graduates of the program receive a Microsoft Office Applications Professional Technical Certificate of Credit.
| Course | Credit Hours |
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| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computer Literacy Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Guidelines for Microsoft Office, ISBN 978-0763867485, $128.72
2403 | 3 |
BUSN 1400 Word Processing Applications PREREQUISITE: BUSN 1100 OR THE ABILITY TO KEY 25 GWAM (gross words a minute)ON 3-MINUTE TIMINGS WITH NO MORE THAN 3 ERRORS. This course covers the knowledge and skills required to use word processing software through course demonstrations, laboratory exercises and projects. Minimal document keying will be necessary as students will work with existing documents to learn the functions and features of the word processing application. Topics and assignments will include: word processing concepts, customizing documents, formatting content, working with visual content, organizing content, reviewing documents, sharing and securing content.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Word 2016 Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques, ISBN 978-1305881525, $155.25
2348 | 4 |
BUSN 1410 Spreadsheet Concepts and Appli This course covers the knowledge and skills required to use spreadsheet software through course demonstrations, laboratory exercises and projects. Topics and assignments will include: spreadsheet concepts, creating and manipulating data, formatting data and content, creating and modifying formulas, presenting data visually and, collaborating and securing data.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Excel 2016 Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques, ISBN 978-1305881488, $155.25
2349 | 4 |
BUSN 1420 Database Applications This course covers the knowledge and skills to required to use database management software through course demonstrations, laboratory exercises and projects. Topics and assignments will include: database concepts, structuring databases, creating and formatting database elements, entering and modifying data, creating and modifying queries, presenting and sharing data and, managing and maintaining databases.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Access 2016 Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques, ISBN 978-1305881471, $155.25
2350 | 4 |
BUSN 1430 Desktop Publ & Presentation Appl This course covers the knowledge and skills required to use desktop publishing (DTP) software and presentation software to create business publications and presentations. Course work will include course demonstrations, laboratory exercises and projects.Topics include: desktop publishing concepts, basic graphic design, publication layout, presentation design, and practical applications.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Advanced Word 2016 Desktop Publishing, ISBN 978-0763874254, $85.45
2351 | 4 |
| XXXX 300 Guided Elective 4509 | 3 |
| *22 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate | |
