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The Business and Administrative Services program is designed to train and prepare students for various careers in which the software skills learned using the Microsoft Office Suite of programs. Students who complete the program will find themselves leaving high school with the skills necessary to find entry level office positions as well as prepared to enter college in a variety of business majors. The Business and Administrative Services program is made up of 5 courses and students completing the program earn 4.5 credits in high school as well as 12 college credits through the SUNY Schenectady.
As a part of the program students will take the National Workplace Readiness Credential as well as the Microsoft Office Certifications in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
3 UHS CREDITS, SUNY Schenectady
(1/2 CREDIT)
This course will help students to develop an understanding of contemporary theory and practices relating to the management of people. This course will start with the examination of the current job market conditions. Upon completion of this class students will have an opportunity to understand the complexities of human interaction and their applications in contemporary
organizations. Topics covered include meeting human resource challenges, managing separations and downsizing. It provides the foundation for contemporary theory and practices relating to the management of people. This course conveys the excitement, relevance and challenge found in the sociocultural environment with regard to communications, ethics, personal and
organizational values and attitudes, social structures and different international cultures.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
3 UHS CREDITS, SUNY Schenectady
(1 CREDIT)
This course teaches the principles of effective communication in business, both written and oral. It focuses attention on the communication process including effective listening, writing and speaking. Students analyze business letters, reports and memos for organization of ideas, conciseness and clarity. Students are required to write business letters, e-mail messages and memos. A business report and PowerPoint presentation will also be completed. Students will create a professional portfolio including a cover letter and a resume.
INTRO TO MICROSOFT OFFICE 2013
3 UHS CREDITS, SUNY Schenectady
(1 CREDIT)
This course provides students with an in depth introduction to the Microsoft Office 2010 suite including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. It exposes students to practical examples of the computer as a useful tool and acquaints students with the proper procedures to create documents, worksheets, databases and presentations suitable
for coursework, professional purposes and personal use. This course uses an exercises-oriented approach that allows learning by doing.
ADVANCED MICROSOFT OFFICE 2013
3 UHS CREDITS, SUNY Schenectady
(1 CREDIT)
This course provides students with the opportunity to increase their knowledge of several components of the Microsoft Office suite of software applications including Excel, Word and Access. Students should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word or have completed Introduction to Microsoft Office prior to taking this course. Upon completion of this course, the student will be prepared to test for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in Excel, Word, and Access. Upon course completion, students will be able to: Demonstrate expertise in Word, Excel and Access as defined by the industry standard Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.
Additionally, all students enrolled in the Administrative Assistant program are also required to take the following classes:
CAREER AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
(½ credit)
This course is required by the NYS State Education Department for any student pursuing a sequence in career and technical education. The emphasis is on business and economic systems, career planning, selection and success, and financial literacy.
COMPUTER SKILLS AND APPLICATIONS
(½ credit)
This course is designed to introduce students to computer applications using Microsoft Office Suite. Students will learn keyboarding skills through drill practice and reinforcement of correct techniques. Students will create, format and edit academic and business documents. This course provides students with the foundation skills necessary to complete college assignments and/or word in a business office environment.
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