Business Office Skills
30 Credit Diploma Program
Program Description
This program gives students the skills necessary to work with competence in the modern office. The program stresses an understanding of general office procedures, communication skills, personal development, word processing, and computer applications.
Employment Potential
Students who successfully complete this program have the opportunity for such jobs as administrative assistant, executive assistant, clerical supervisor, office manager, or word processing specialist.
Requirements for Program Entry
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment
Developmental Assistance Available
For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements, or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster's Learning Center, Times Square math lab, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.
For More Information
Cornelia Denvir
Chairperson, Business
Office: Hasbrouck Hall, HAS 212B
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 5203 or
845:687-5203
E-mail: denvirc@sunyulster.edu
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| Curriculum Click on the Course Number for the course description. |
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| First Semester | ||
| Course Number | Description | Credits |
| BUS 104 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 171 * | Computer Applications in Business | 3 |
| BOT 160 | Word Information Processing | 3 |
| BOT 205 | Executive Office Practice | 3 |
| Elective | Business Elective | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ACC 100 | Fundamentals of Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 102 | Mathematics for Business and Industry | 3 |
| BUS 224 | Personal Financial Management | 3 |
| BOT 102 | College Keyboarding | 3 |
| BOT 161 | Advanced Text Editing | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
| * Keyboarding skills are required. | ||






