Administrative Support Microcomputer Emphasis Diploma atMinnesota State Community And Technical College
This emphasis prepares students to produce creative brochures, newsletters, announcements, and technical manuals using various professional publishing and word processing software programs in addition to the job responsibilities that are required for administrative support.
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Program outcomes
1. Apply computer skills efficiently and accurately to office tasks using a variety of computer application programs.
2. Apply organizational skills.
3. Apply the principles of grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary.
4. Create and analyze database filing systems.
5. Demonstrate proficiency and efficiency using proper keyboarding and machine transcription techniques.
6. Demonstrate interpersonal skills through effective listening and communicating in diverse situations.
7. Demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving.
8. Record and analyze business transactions and all financial documents related to the accounting cycle.
9. Demonstrate ergonomic principles and safe practices when using computer technology.
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Employment information
In Minnesota and nationally, a large number of job openings exist for experienced secretaries. Temporary or part-time work is available during peak business periods. Demand for secretaries will be stimulated by the increasing use of information and the trend of secretaries handle more administrative responsibilities such as budgeting, scheduling, and office management, which are not easily automated.
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Program accreditation
The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.
Course # Course Title Credits
Required
ACCT1012 Prin of Bookkeeping 3
ACCT1124 Spreadsheet Applications 3
ADMS1100 Keyboarding I 3
ADMS1102 Keyboarding II 3
ADMS1110 Word Processing 3
ADMS1112 Desktop Publishing 3
ADMS1116 Business Communications I 3
ADMS1120 Office Procedures 3
ADMS1122 Machine Transcription 2
ADMS1128 Records/Database Mgmt 3
ADMS2124 Computer Technology Information 3
ADMS2212 Integrated Software Applications 3
CPTR1104 Intro to Computer Tech 3
CPTR1106 Microcomputer Databases 3
GSSI1104 Human Relations 3
GSWS1102 Contemporary Career Search
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