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Office Information Technology: Specialized Office Information Emphasis (OI)

(Effective Fall 2009)

The purpose of the Specialized Office Information Emphasis in Office Information Technology is to provide concentrated training for specific office environments.

Career Opportunities

Jobs will vary based on emphasis chosen.

Various job titles: administrative assistant, human resources assistant, office manager, marketing assistant, computer support specialist, executive assistant, front desk coordinator, data entry specialist, customer service representative, legal secretary, executive secretary, software specialist, public relations representative, project management coordinator, office supervisor, desktop publishing specialist, word processor, Webmaster support, assistant Web administrator, Web content developer, assistant Web developer, Web design support, Web design consultant.

Remediation Strategies

All entering students will be tested for English, math, and reading deficiencies. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in this catalog (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/PlacementTesting.htm ).

Transfer Procedures

This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits.htm ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.

Program Goals

A graduate of this major should be able to:

  • demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of a variety of current software.
  • use current technology in an administrative office environment.
  • demonstrate extensive knowledge in developing, editing, organizing, proofing, and publishing a variety of documents.
  • manage workflow.
  • apply extensive knowledge of administrative procedures and applications.
  • demonstrate an awareness of the dynamics of the business environment.
  • recognize the importance of lifelong professional development.
  • analyze and evaluate human behavior and its impact on supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
  • use information literacy to collect, analyze, and synthesize data for varied personal and professional needs.
  • develop critical-thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • apply the fundamentals of effective communications in written, oral, and visual delivery methods.
  • develop skills required for a "focused" career specialty.

Curriculum

First SemesterCredits
OIT111Keyboarding and Formatting 3 
CSC124Information, Technology, and Society 3 
ENL111English Composition I 3 
MTH113Business Mathematics 3 
HUMHumanities Elective 3 
or
SSESocial Science Elective 3 
or
ARTArt Elective 3 
or
FORForeign Language Elective 3 
or
AAEApplied Arts Elective 3 
or
IFEInternational Field Experience Elective 3 
FITFitness and Lifetime Sports Elective 1 
TOTAL CREDITS 16
Second SemesterCredits
OIT210Word and Information Processing 3 
OIT225Office Management and Procedures 3 
CSC211Business Computer Applications Using Spreadsheet 3 
OFSDirected Office Information Technology Emphasis Elective 3 
MGT230Business Communications 3 
MGT115Principles of Management 3 
TOTAL CREDITS 18
Third SemesterCredits
CSC221Business Computer Applications Using Database 3 
MGT234Project Management 3 
OIT214Desktop Publishing 3 
OFSDirected Office Information Technology Emphasis Elective 3 
OFSDirected Office Information Technology Emphasis Elective 3 
CMMCommunication Elective 3 
TOTAL CREDITS 18
Fourth SemesterCredits
ACC113Introduction to Financial Accounting 3 
OIT240Advance Information Technology Applications 3 
OIT250Professional Internship 3 
EET105Microcomputer Maintenance 1 
SCIScience Elective 3 
OFSDirected Office Information Technology Emphasis Elective 3 
TOTAL CREDITS 16

Specialized Office Information Technology Emphases:

Legal- Required: LAS 100, LAS 160 and LAS 371 Elective (select 1): LAS 110, LAS 170 or LAS 245

Accounting - ACC 123, ACC 210, ACC 285 and ACC 331

Management - Student will take four of the following seven courses: MGT 210, MGT 248, MGT 249, MGT 301, HRM 300 or MKT 240

Web Design - CIT 150, CIT 160, CIT 250, and CIT 255 (Laptop required for this emphasis)

Additional Information

The curriculum provides an opportunity for students to gain Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

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