Catalog 2023 SPRING REVISION

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BUSINESS AND OFFICE TECHNOLOGY This is the era of high technology-the age of information processing. To maintain a competitive edge in this fast paced world, dynamic organizations sense a critical need to do more work in less time, thus generating reduced cost. As a result, high levels of productivity are required. To attain such a far-reaching goal, managers rely on benefits of progressively more powerful technologies, which include new concepts and new equipment as well as a more highly qualified personnel. The overall objective of the Business and Office curriculum is to provide business training in theory and practical applications necessary for employment in high tech government agencies, industries, businesses, and medical and professional areas. The Curriculum consists primarily of training to provide employable skills using up-to-date procedures, processes, and equipment. Degree and Certificate Option The degree and certificate options are available for students enrolling in Administrative Office Technology, Accounting Technology, and Business Management Technology. Upon successfully completing the Business and Office Technology curriculum, graduates should be able to apply the theory and practical applications necessary for employment in government agencies, industries, businesses, and medical and professional areas. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TECHNOLOGY (AOT) Advisors: Mrs. Christy Ferguson The Administrative Office Technology Program is designed to prepare potential students for entry-level training in administrative office procedures, integrated computer applications, business financial systems, communication, and related technologies. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TECHNOLOGY (AOT) FIRST YEAR Fall Semester Spring Semester BOT 1013: Introduction to Keyboarding 3 CC BOT 1243: Microsoft® Word® II 3 CC BOT 1763: Communication Essentials 3 CC BOT 2183: Career Readiness 3 CC BOT 1273: Introduction to Microsoft® Office® 3 CC BOT 1823: Microsoft® Excel® I 3 CC BOT 1233: Microsoft® Word® I 3 CC BOT 2433: Quickbooks® 3 CC BOT 1433: Business Accounting or 3 CC BOT 1313: Applied Business Math 3 CC ACC 2213: Accounting I Total Hours ……………………………………….. 15 Total Hours ……………………………………….. 15 SECOND YEAR Fall Semester Spring Semester BOT 2133: Desktop Publishing 3 TC ENG 1113: English Composition I † 3 AAS BOT 2923: BOT Externship and Seminar 3 TC Required Math or Lab-Based Science ‡ 3-4 AAS BOT 1853: Microsoft® Excel® II 3 TC SPT 1113: Public Speaking I † 3 AAS BOT 1493: Social Media Management 3 TC Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 AAS BOT 2333: Microsoft® Access® OPAC Access 3 TC Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 AAS Total Hours ……………………………………….. 15 Total Hours ……………………………………….. 15-16 AAS Associate of Applied Science Degree Required Courses (Career + Technical Certificate Courses + 15/16 Hours) †An ACT English sub score of 16 or higher is required for ENG 1113 and SPT 1113. A sub score of 15 or lower will require completion of ENG 0123 with a grade of “C” or higher to enroll in ENG 1113 and SPT 1113. ENG 1033 may be taken in lieu of ENG 1113, but ENG 1033 will not transfer to a baccalaureate institution. ‡An ACT Math sub score of 19 or higher is required for MAT 1313. A sub score of 18 or lower will require completion of MAT 1233 with a grade of “C” or higher to enroll in MAT 1313. MAT 1753 may be taken in lieu of MAT 1313. CC Career Certificate Required Courses (30 Hours) TC Technical Certificate Required Courses (Career Certificate Courses + 15 Hours)

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