Business Support Specialist Certificate
Curriculum BUS.SUP.CERT (C307D)
Students interested in pursuing executive assistant positions in business today can pursue this certificate. Students will learn the skills and knowledge in computer software applications, accounting principles, records management and customer service, which is required in today’s high-tech business environment. A grade of "C" in BUS 104◊ (40 wpm, with five errors or fewer, on five-minute timing) is required for graduation.
| ACC 100 ◊ Basic Accounting I | | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| ACC 101 ◊ Financial Accounting | | 4 credits |
| OR | | |
| BUS 146 ◊ Business Computations | | 3 credits |
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| BUS 103 ◊ Keyboarding Technique | | 1 credit |
| BUS 122 ◊ # Business English | | 3 credits |
| BUS 171 ◊ Introduction to Customer Service | | 3 credits |
| CIS 119 ◊ Windows | | 1 credit |
| CIS 140 ◊ Microsoft Word I | | 3 credits |
| CIS 144 ◊ Microsoft PowerPoint | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 17-18 |
BUS 103◊: Any student who can type 25 words per minute on a three-minute timing, with five errors or fewer, using proper touch-typing technique, may take a proficiency test for BUS 103◊.
BUS 103◊: Students completing the BUS 103◊ proficiency requirement in the first semester may take BUS 104◊ in the first semester instead of the second semester.
| BUS 104 ◊ # Keyboarding Speed & Accuracy | | 1 credit |
| BUS 107 ◊ Microsoft Office in Business Applications | | 3 credits |
| BUS 125 ◊ Formatting/Proofreading Business Documents | | 3 credits |
| BUS 267 ◊ Records Management | | 2 credits |
| CIS 142 ◊ Microsoft Word II | | 3 credits |
| CIS 158 ◊ # Introduction to the World Wide Web | | 1 credit |
| Total Semester Credits: | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: 30-31
See BUS course descriptions.
Coordinator: Dr. William M. Griffin, Ext. 3579
Gainful Employment
The information provided in the link below is available to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career.
http://www.triton.edu/GE_Certificates/BusinessSupportSpecialistCertificate/52.0401-Gedt.html
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