This course is for students with little or no knowledge of word processing software, limited keyboarding experience, and those that have a minimum of 20 net words per minute. Emphasis is on keyboarding skill development as well as an introduction to basic word processing skills. Students key and format business correspondence, reports, and tables. The expectation is to exit this course with a 30 net words per minute typing proficiency for five minutes.

This course focuses on effective management of document production activities by integrating document formatting and applications using various types of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and slide presentation software. Students will also learn to efficiently use electronic office procedures. Emphasis is on the mastery of skills and their application to a variety of realistic office document production projects. Typing skill development continues with an expected exit speed of 45+ net words per minute for five minutes.

This is a course in the essentials of business communication for today's fast-paced global environment. Emphasis will be on the message and the modes of communication used in the business environment. Participants will engage in effective communication skills through writings (traditional and electronic), face-to-face interactions, and team presentations. Course content will also include emphasis on non-grammar language applications in business communication.

This course is intended to prepare students to take a certification exam for Microsoft Word. The exam tests proficiency through hands-on assessment in simulated Microsoft Office Word applications. Skill sets include creating and customizing documents, formatting content, working with visual content, organizing content, reviewing documents, and sharing and securing content.

This course is intended to prepare students to take a certification exam for Microsoft PowerPoint. The exam tests proficiency through hands-on assessment in simulated Microsoft Office PowerPoint applications. Skill sets include: Creating and formatting presentations, creating and formatting slide content, working with visual content, and collaborating on and delivering presentations.

This course is intended to prepare students for Microsoft Excel certification. The exam tests proficiency through hands-on assessment in simulated Microsoft Office Excel applications. Skill sets include: creating and manipulating data, formatting data and content, creating and modifying formulas, presenting data visually, and collaborating and securing data.

This course is intended to prepare students to take a certification exam for Microsoft Access. The exam tests proficiency through hands-on assessment in simulated Microsoft Office Access applications. Skill sets include: structuring a database, creating and formatting database elements, entering and modifying data, creating and modifying queries, presenting and sharing data, and managing and maintaining databases.

The description for each Special Topics request will be specified in each course proposal.

This course introduces students to a broad overview of the form and structure of multinational organizations. It provides students with a basic knowledge of the history, organization and operation of business and its particular vocabulary.

This course focuses on the management aspect of organizations. Students will learn a variety of methods management uses to stay organized, lead and motivate employees as well as how controls are established to ensure company goals are met. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the multi-faceted roles of leaders and managers in the workplace.