Business Office Administration, AAS

Location(s): Bastrop Campus, Jonesboro Campus, Lake Providence Campus, Ruston Campus, Tallulah Campus, West Monroe Campus, Winnsboro Campus

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Program Total Credit Hours

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science in Business Office Administration prepares individuals to acquire marketable skills for entry-level employment positions and career advancement in various areas of business, industry, and government offices. Students will receive hands-on training in office technology software skills using Word, Excel, Access, and Publisher. Coursework in business calculators, records management, business communication, math, accounting, and office procedures is also included in the curriculum. This program provides students with safe and efficient work practices, basic occupational skills, customer service, job-seeking skills, employability skills, and strong work ethics required for success in the workplace.

Concentration

Accounting Concentration, Medical Office Concentration, General Office Concentration, Legal Office Concentration

Program Requirements

Required Courses

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

ENGL 101 - English Composition I Credit Hour(s): 3
MATH 110 - College Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3
PSYC 201 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
SOCL 201 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3

Humanities Requirement (3 credit hours)

Recommended: HISTORY

Earn at least 3 credits from the following:

Humanities- Literature/History

Natural Science Requirement (3 credit hours)

Earn at least 3 credits from the following:

Natural Science

Technical Diploma Requirements

The student must meet any ONE of the Technical Diploma concentration requirements

Complete at least 1 of the following requirement sets:

Accounting Concentration

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

ACCT 1100 - Principles of ACCT Part 1 Credit Hour(s): 3
ACCT 1200 - Principles of ACCT Part II Credit Hour(s): 3
ACCT 1250 - Payroll Accounting Credit Hour(s): 3
ACCT 1300 - Intermediate Accounting Credit Hour(s): 3
ACCT 1400 - Advanced Accounting Credit Hour(s): 3
ACCT 1500 - Computerized Accounting Credit Hour(s): 3
BUSE 1030 - Business English Credit Hour(s): 3
BUSE 1045 - Business Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
BUSM 1050 - Business Math Credit Hour(s): 3
CPTR 1002 - Computer Lit & Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
CPTR 1320 - Spreadsheets Credit Hour(s): 3
CSRV 1000 - Customer Service Credit Hour(s): 3
ISYS 1440 - Word Processing Credit Hour(s): 3
JOBS 2450 - Job Seeking Skills Credit Hour(s): 2
KYBD 1010 - Introductory Keyboarding Credit Hour(s): 3
KYBD 1111 - Introduction to Formatting Credit Hour(s): 3
ORNT 1000 - Freshman Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
OSYS 1100 - Records Management Credit Hour(s): 3

General Office Concentration

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

ACCT 1100 - Principles of ACCT Part 1 Credit Hour(s): 3
ACCT 1200 - Principles of ACCT Part II Credit Hour(s): 3
ACCT 1500 - Computerized Accounting Credit Hour(s): 3
BUSE 1030 - Business English Credit Hour(s): 3
BUSE 1045 - Business Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
BUSM 1050 - Business Math Credit Hour(s): 3
CPTR 1002 - Computer Lit & Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
CPTR 1310 - Database Management Credit Hour(s): 3
CPTR 1320 - Spreadsheets Credit Hour(s): 3
CSRV 1000 - Customer Service Credit Hour(s): 3
ISYS 1440 - Word Processing Credit Hour(s): 3
ISYS 1650 - Desktop Publishing Credit Hour(s): 3
JOBS 2450 - Job Seeking Skills Credit Hour(s): 2
KYBD 1010 - Introductory Keyboarding Credit Hour(s): 3
KYBD 1111 - Introduction to Formatting Credit Hour(s): 3
ORNT 1000 - Freshman Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
OSYS 1100 - Records Management Credit Hour(s): 3
OSYS 2530 - Office Procedures Credit Hour(s): 3

Legal Office Concentration

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

ACCT 1100 - Principles of ACCT Part 1 Credit Hour(s): 3
ACCT 1200 - Principles of ACCT Part II Credit Hour(s): 3
ACCT 1500 - Computerized Accounting Credit Hour(s): 3
BOTL 1210 - Legal Admin Procedures Credit Hour(s): 3
BOTL 1300 - Legal Terminology Credit Hour(s): 3
BOTL 2110 - Legal Transcription Credit Hour(s): 3
BUSE 1030 - Business English Credit Hour(s): 3
BUSE 1045 - Business Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
BUSI 1000 - Business Law Credit Hour(s): 3
BUSM 1050 - Business Math Credit Hour(s): 3
CPTR 1002 - Computer Lit & Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
CPTR 1320 - Spreadsheets Credit Hour(s): 3
CSRV 1000 - Customer Service Credit Hour(s): 3
JOBS 2450 - Job Seeking Skills Credit Hour(s): 2
KYBD 1010 - Introductory Keyboarding Credit Hour(s): 3
KYBD 1111 - Introduction to Formatting Credit Hour(s): 3
ORNT 1000 - Freshman Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
OSYS 1100 - Records Management Credit Hour(s): 3

Medical Office Concentration

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

ACCT 1100 - Principles of ACCT Part 1 Credit Hour(s): 3
ACCT 1200 - Principles of ACCT Part II Credit Hour(s): 3
BOTH 1120 - General Body Structure Credit Hour(s): 3
BOTH 1210 - Adm Procedures Med Offices Credit Hour(s): 3
BOTH 1300 - Medical Office Terminology Credit Hour(s): 3
BUSE 1030 - Business English Credit Hour(s): 3
BUSE 1045 - Business Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
BUSM 1050 - Business Math Credit Hour(s): 3
CPTR 1002 - Computer Lit & Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
CPTR 1320 - Spreadsheets Credit Hour(s): 3
CPTR 1500 - Specialized Software Credit Hour(s): 3
CPTR 1550 - Advanced Specialized Software Credit Hour(s): 3
CSRV 1000 - Customer Service Credit Hour(s): 3
JOBS 2450 - Job Seeking Skills Credit Hour(s): 2
KYBD 1010 - Introductory Keyboarding Credit Hour(s): 3
KYBD 1111 - Introduction to Formatting Credit Hour(s): 3
ORNT 1000 - Freshman Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
OSYS 1100 - Records Management Credit Hour(s): 3

Mission and Outcomes

Objective

Graduates of the Louisiana Delta Community College Business Office Administration program will be able to: Demonstrate technical skill in the use of leading industry-based productivity software products. Maintain and operate office equipment efficiently. Apply and use correct communication skills. Demonstrate basic occupational and employability skills through critical thinking and situational analysis. Develop and apply industry desired personality traits and appearance. Prepare to become responsible citizens and good leaders in business services and the world of human work as demonstrated through appearance, dependability, mental attitude, initiative, human relations skills, and other characteristics necessary for success on the job. Function efficiently in the office environment.

Mission

The mission of the Associate of Applied Science in Business Office Administration is to prepare individuals to provide technical support and special assistance to business professionals and other management personnel. The AAS was developed to meet the goal of workforce development by providing specialized classroom instruction and practical experience through four distinct concentrations; (1) General Office, (2) Accounting, (3) Medical Office and (4) Legal Office.