Business Office Administration Program
Morrow Campus

Students learn the basic accounting concepts and principles in a computer environment using the commercial accounting software QuickBooks. Students will gain proficiency in QuickBooks and basic bookkeeping functions. AR/AP, invoicing, collections, cash receipts, financial statements, balance sheets, reconciliations. There are no prerequisites.

In this module students will learn common uses of Excel in an office environment such as creating address books, mailing lists, inventory lists, and tracking expenses. Students will learn about functions, formulas, and charts. Students will identify problems and structure spreadsheets to solve and display a solution. There are no prerequisites.

This module introduces students to the financial functionality of Microsoft Excel and how to apply those skills to business applications such as reporting, and the automation of accounting and financial tasks. Students will learn the differences between Google Sheets, and Microsoft Excel. There are no prerequisites.

In this module’s students will be introduced to various office applications and use of the applications in a business environment to create documents, publications, and complete tasks that require the use of a word processor. Students will develop proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Apps, will be explored. There are no prerequisites.

This module includes practical training in basic business functions of office operations. Working knowledge of office equipment, like multifunction printers, mailroom equipment, shredder, and projectors. Students will learn how to schedule and set up meetings, business travel and office inventory. There are no prerequisites.

In this module students will learn about effective customer service with internal and external customers. Students will develop proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, learn conflict resolution methods, structuring information, problem solving, general practices in business etiquette (avoiding controversial subjects, discrimination). There are no prerequisites.

Students will learn the principles and styles of effective written and verbal business communications and group presentations. Students will develop proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Skype, and typing skills and learn to effectively use graphical representation, concise language, impactful body language, and voice tone when presenting & communicating and text and phone etiquette. There are no prerequisites.

Externship is the final module following successful completion of classroom training and is designed to provide a realistic workplace environment in which the student will refine technological, procedural, decision-making, and interpersonal skills. On the job externships are completed in approved facilities that provide students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the training program. Externs work under the directed supervision of school personnel and are evaluated on skill performance, subject knowledge, professionalism, and participation/attendance. All absences during the externship must be made up. Satisfactory completion of externship training is required for graduation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of modules 110 through 170.