Computing for Small Business Option
Office Systems Technology
Associate in Applied Science
The Computing for Small Business Option in Office Systems Technology is designed for those who are or wish to be an owner/operator in a small business setting. They will expand their skills in the use of computer applications, management principles and accounting fundamentals. The option provides preparation in using information technology for problem solving, information retrieval, marketing, billing and other business functions.
NOTE: Basic skills requirements must be met before entry into the program. Some courses require prerequisites; check the course descriptions.
Students must take the Placement Test and complete all mathematics courses required, up to and including MATH074 Introduction to Algebra II. For information on our OST professional series certificate programs, see:
- Bilingual Office Specialist
- Educational Office Specialist
- Legal Office Specialist
- Medical Office Specialist
- Microsoft Office Specialist
- Multimedia Specialist
- Office Assistant Specialist
- Office Automation Specialist
- Office Professional Specialist
- Office Receptionist Specialist
- Records and Information Management.
For further information, contact the department chairperson, James Taggart at (609)839-0451 or e-mail jtaggart@atlantic.edu.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | |
| ENGL101-Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL102-Composition II | 3 |
| General Education Mathematics or Science course | 4 |
| General Education Science course | 4 |
| CISM125-Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| General Education Humanities or Social Science course | 3 |
| TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS | 20 |
| PROGRAM COURSES | |
| ACCT130-Financial Accounting | 4 |
| GIST101-Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
CISM162-Microcomputer Applications Using Spreadsheets |
3 |
| OSTM110-Keyboard and Document Production I | 3 |
| OSTM141-Word Processing I | 3 |
| OSTM230-Administrative Office Procedures | 3 |
| OSTM261-Records & Information Management | 3 |
| OSTM262-Business Presentations Using Multimedia | 3 |
| OSTM263-Publishing for Business | 3 |
| TCOM125-Technical Communication | 3 |
| Choose OSTM125-Notetaking or OSTM280-Cooperative Education | 2 |
| PROGRAM OPTION COURSES | |
| ACCT150-Computerized Accounting Applications/QuickBooks Pro | 3 |
| BUSN104-Small Business Management | 3 |
| CISM164-Microcomputer Applications Using Relational Databases | 3 |
| OSTM160-Computer Applications for Small Business | 3 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS | 46 |
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE | 66 |
| (OSCB) EFFECTIVE FALL 2011 |