BUS 244 Automated Office Procedures
(Contact Hours: 3) This is a capstone course designed to provide students with realistic exposure to the office environment. Focus is on the changing role and responsibility of the administrative assistant, technology of the virtual office, decision-making, interpersonal relations, office communications, career development and ethical behavior. Skills related to time management, creative and critical thinking, meeting and travel arrangements, and integration of office software are all covered. Simulations of general, medical, or legal office environments will give students skills needed in the offices of today. PREREQUISITE: Writing and Reading -- minimum benchmarks will be enforced. Keyboarding at 45 wpm, and BUS 109, BUS 111, BUS 121, and BUS 160 is recommended.