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Computing for Small Business Option
Office Systems Technology
Associate in Applied Science
The Computing for Small Business Option, Office Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science degree, is designed for those who are or wish to be an owner/operator in a small business setting and who want to expand their skills in the use of computer applications, management principles and accounting fundamentals. The program provides preparation for students in the use of information technology for problem solving, information retrieval, marketing, billing and other business functions.
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
- Hospitality Office Specialist
- Legal Office Specialist
- Medical Office Specialist
- Microsoft Office Specialist
- Multimedia Specialist
- Office Automation Specialist
- Office Professional Specialist
- Office Receptionist Specialist
- Records and Information Management.
For further information, contact the department chairperson, Otto Hernandez at (609) 343-4978 or e-mail hernande@atlantic.edu.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| First Semester - Fall | |
| OSTM110 Keyboarding & Document Production I | 3 |
| OSTM141 Word Processing I | 3 |
| CISM125 Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| OSTM261 Records & Information Management | 3 |
| BUSN130 Applied Human Relations | 3 |
| Certificate Awarded: | |
| Office Assistant Specialist | |
Second Semester - Spring |
|
| ACCT130 Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT150 Computerized Accounting Applications | 3 |
| CISM164 Microcomputer Applications Using Relational Databases | 3 |
| OSTM230 Administrative Office Procedures | 3 |
| OSTM260 Business Communications | 3 |
| Certificate Awarded: | |
| Office Professional Specialist Records and Information Management Specialist |
|
| Third Semester - Fall | |
| BUSN104 Small Business Management | 3 |
| ENGL101 Composition I | 3 |
| HPED150 Concepts of Physical Fitness | 1 |
| OSTM125 Notetaking or OSTM280 Cooperative Education | 2 |
OSTM262 Business Presentations Using Multimedia |
3 |
| PSYC101 General Psychology | 3 |
Choose one: HIST101 Heritage of the Western World I or HIST102 Heritage of the Western World II or HUMT200 Introduction to the Arts and Humanities (4 credits) |
3 |
| Certificate Options: | |
| Medical Terminology required for Medical Office Specialist
Introduction to Law & Litigation required for Legal Office Specialist |
|
| Fourth Semester - Spring | |
| CISM162 Microcomputer Applications Using Spreadsheets | 3 |
| ENGL102 Composition II | 3 |
| OSTM160 Computer Applications for Small Business | 3 |
| OSTM263 Publishing for Business | 3 |
| Laboratory Science course | 4 |
| Degree Earned: Associate in Applied Science | |
| Certificate Awarded: | |
| Office Automation Specialist | |
| TOTAL REQUIRED FOR DEGREE: | 65 |
| Effective Spring 2007 (OSTM) |
NOTE: Basic skills requirements must be met before entry into the program.
Some courses require prerequisites; check the course descriptions.