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The Business/Computer Technology Program

 

The instructors of the Business and Computer Technology program are dedicated to preparing technology-proficient students. CCC offers challenging, technology-oriented business courses for today's high-tech society. The program involves intensive, hands-on training with up-to-date computer applications used in many business applications. This Certification training provides a foundation for graduates to join the workforce in entry-level positions as valuable assets to their employers and assures an employer that a student has obtained the skills, knowledge, and dedication to perform with excellence.

 

Students will gain the skills necessary to become certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist. Upon completion of the core requirements, students can select an area of interest as either an Administrative Assistant or a Business Graphics Specialist. Training is also available in Adobe Photoshop and PageMaker for students interested in desktop publishing. Included in Web Page Design are Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, and Microsoft Frontpage.

 

Using state of the art computer equipment and knowledge of the latest software packages at CCC, students will master the business skills and software techniques needed to succeed.

 

Coffeyville Community College, Columbus Campus is now offering online certifications. Internet delivered, online instruction provides flexible alternative for the working adult and others who may consider campus-based classes an inconvenient way to participate in learning.

Program Highlights

 

• 9 Month Certification Program
• Administrative Assistant certification offered online
• Small classes with lots of individual attention
• State-of-the-art equipment and latest software
• Highly qualified, experienced, and committed faculty
• All hours earned in the certification program count toward an Associates of Applied Science

Program Information

 

Admission Requirements

Employment Potential

Instructional Staff

Program Goals

Technical Scholarships

Tuition and Fees

Compass Testing

 

For additional information contact our instructors:

Kari Soper

Business/Computer Department

Karis@coffeyville.edu

620.429.3896 or 800.208.8324

 

Coffeyville Community College

Columbus Campus

509 W. Elm

Columbus, KS  66725

620.429.3896 or 800.208.8324

 

Business and Computer Technology

 

(Secondary and Post-secondary Programs)

Pick an Area of Specialization:

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To complete the Associate in Applied Science Degree, the program emphasis credit hours and the general education credit hours, which must be taken from the list approved by the General Education Committee. The Business/Computer Technology credit hours and the general education credit hours must total at least 64 credit hours.  

Associate in Applied Science Degree

 

Students completing a technical program may desire to seek the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree.  In addition to completing a technical program, this degree also requires the completion of 18 hours in general education.  Complete degree requirements are available at this link.

Description of Courses

 

BCTC-113.  Business Procedures I.  5 Hours (135 Contact Hours).  This course introduces students to the many dimensions and duties of the administrative assistant position.  Office support personnel must understand a variety of general office functions in order to provide efficient support of management functions.  This course will provide a practical approach to office procedures such as organization, time management, telecommunications, mail, proper use of office equipment, and records management.  Class instruction may be on a group or individual basis.

 

BCTC-123.  Business Procedures II.  5 Hours (135 Contact Hours).  This course is designed to cover basic business mathematical procedures as applied to practical business problems and introduce students to various models of business calculating machines and their operation.  Students will review various business applications such as a review of basic mathematics, percentages, mathematics of buying, payroll, tax problems, financial statements, banking services, and the practical application of calculating machines to realistic problems found in modern business.  Emphasis is also on developing the students' proficiency in using the ten-key touch system in machine operations.

 

BCTC-130.  Computer Applications I.  7 Hours (190 Contact Hours).  This course is designed to provide students with in-depth training in word processing concepts.  Students will use Microsoft Word as the primary course software.  This course will prepare students for testing to become Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certified at the core and expert levels of Word.

 

BCTC-143.  Business Procedures III.  5 Hours (135 Contact Hours).  This course gives students a comprehensive view of communication, its scope and importance in business, and the role of communication in establishing a favorable environment outside a business as well as internally.  The course includes a brief review of English mechanics and organization.  Intensive study in writing different forms of business letters and Web-based communications to learn the appropriate approach to capture messages is learned.

 

BCTC-173.  Business Procedures IV.  5 Hours (135 Contact Hours).  This course will prepare students to use appropriate and successful strategies for seeking and obtaining employment.  Students will identify their personality type, interests, skills and values; define goals for their lives; and match themselves to career and educational goals and plans.  Participants will plan a job search, create a resume, write a cover letter, build a professional profile, write a letter of application, and prepare for and practice a job interview.  Students will explore workplace ethics, cultural differences, and social behaviors in business settings.

 

BCTC-180.  Computer Applications II.  7 Hours (190 Contact Hours).  In this course, students will explore the advanced features of Microsoft PowerPoint, including customizing templates and the PowerPoint environment, as well as making a presentation interactive by using hyperlinks.  The student will enhance a presentation by using custom clip art, animation, and movies, and work with embedded and imported objects using Microsoft applications.  Working in the Windows environment, disk and file management, and the Internet will be presented.  This course covers all the objectives for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams to prepare students for testing.

 

BCTC-184.  Basic Web Page Design.  4 Hours (100 Contact Hours).  This is an introductory course in Web Page Design.  The course will provide students with a strong understanding of Web design principles in the planning, building and maintaining of Web pages and a Web site.  Students will design and create Web pages using Web page editing/publishing software and create and edit graphic images for Web pages using image editing software.  Upon completion of course, students should be able to apply principles of good Web page design and style.  Prerequisite:  Permission of the instructor.

 

BCTC-190.  Computer Applications III.  7 Hours (190 Contact Hours).  This course offers training in the features and functions of Microsoft Excel in a professional environment.  Advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data in Excel will help prepare students for testing to become Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certified at the core and expert levels of Excel.

 

BCTC-200.  Computer Applications IV.  7 Hours (190 Contact Hours).  At the conclusion of this Office course, students will understand how to use the basic and advanced capabilities of Access to build databases, query data, design forms and generate reports.  The course covers all the objectives for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams to prepare students for testing.

 

BCTC-207.  On-the-Job Training (OJT or OJT Equivalent).  Up to 4 Hours (0-195 Contact Hours).  Students demonstrating excellent attendance, attitude and mastery of core curriculum competencies may be considered for on-the-job training experience.  Through the cooperation of local businesses, students are given the opportunity to apply the skills required for their future career.  Class attendance is also required.

 

BCTC-270.  Desktop Publishing Software.  7 Hours (190 Contact Hours).  This course is designed to identify the concepts and applications of desktop publishing and develop competencies using powerful computer software as a desktop publishing tool. A variety of software packages will be examined.  Students will learn how to combine text and graphics to create professional quality documents.

 

BCTC-275.  Document Layout and Design.  3 Hours (90 Contact Hours).  This course is an introduction to computer applications and systems that are used in the production of printed media. A variety of software packages will be used to produce professional quality documents. Students will learn to analyze, critique and improve graphic design and layout to communicate a message.  Prerequisite:  Computer Applications I.

Employment Potential

 

Employment of general office clerks is expected to grow about as fast as average for all occupations through the year 2012. The employment outlook for these workers will be affected by the increasing use of computers, expanding office automation, and the consolidation of clerical tasks. Automation has led to productivity gains, allowing a wide variety of duties to be performed by fewer office workers. However, automation also has led to a consolidation of clerical staffs and a diversification of job responsibilities. This consolidation increases the demand for general office clerks, because they perform a variety of clerical tasks. It will become increasingly common within small businesses to find a single general office clerk in charge of all clerical work.

 

Median annual earnings of general office clerks were $22,280 in 2002; the middle 50 percent earned between $17,630 and $28,190 annually. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $14,260, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $34,890. For additional information, visit the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Instructional Staff

 

Kari Soper, Business/Computer Instructor, brings years of Business & Computer Technology teaching experience to the Columbus Campus of Coffeyville Community College. Her previous teaching experience was with the former Southeast Kansas Technical School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education in 1992 from Pittsburg State University. She continued her education and obtained Vocational Certification, and Business Education Certification while attending Missouri Southern State College.

Program Goals

 

• Provide quality courses to meet student interests and the assessed employment needs of the service area
• Attain an entry level of competencies for employment in such areas as Administrative Assistant, Office/Data Entry Clerk, and Receptionist
• Deliver quality instruction that prepares students to succeed in upper-level courses should they continue their education
• Help students obtain the skills to work as a team in a business environment
• Use Microsoft application software at the core and expert levels