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Microsoft Office Application Professional (MF41)  Technical Certificate of Credit

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.

Occupational Courses (22 Credits)
COMP 1000

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.

 3
BUSN 1400
Prerequisite: COMP 1000

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.

 4
BUSN 1410
Prerequisite: COMP 1000

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.

 4
BUSN 1420
Prerequisite: COMP 1000

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.

 4
BUSN 1430
Prerequisite: COMP 1000

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.

 4
Select ONE BUSN course elective below: (3 Credits)
BUSN 1100

This course introduces the touch system of keyboarding placing emphasis on correct techniques. Topics include: computer hardware computer software file management learning the alphabetic keyboard the numeric keyboard and keypad building speed and accuracy and proofreading. Students attain a minimum of 25 GWAM (gross words a minute) on 3-minute timings with no more than 3 errors.

 3
BUSN 1180

Introduces how to: design and transmit electronic communications; create graphics on-line; and insert animation and sound to computer-generated charts, graphs, and diagrams.

 3
BUSN 1250

Introduces records management concepts for use in any office environment. Topics include: Basic Records Management Concepts; Alphabetic, Numeric, Subject, and Geographic Filing; and Records Retention, Transfer, and Disposition of Records.

 3
BUSN 2190
Prerequisite: BUSN 1440

Emphasizes proper proofreading and editing for business documents. Topics include: applying proofreading techniques and proofreaders marks with business documents; proper content clarity and conciseness in business documents; and business document formatting.

 3
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