General Office
This major leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree. It prepares you for the day-to-day operations of an administrative assistant/secretary, not only in the business world, but also for Christian organizations such as churches, Christian schools, camps, mission boards, etc.
Curriculum Highlights
- 1st Year
- Basic Business
- Introduction to Office Administration
- Keyboarding
- 2nd Year
- Practical Writing
- Communication in Business
- Computer Applications I & II
- Business Filing
- Research Writing
- Small Business & the Law
- Word Processing Applications
- 3rd Year
- Medical Terminology & Transcription
- Introduction to Desktop Publishing
- Management Principles
- Office Training
- Legal Terminology & Transcription
- Human Resources Management
For further details see complete major information:
General Office Personal Opportunity Profile
You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.
Key Courses
Introduction to Office Administration You will receive special emphasis on the procedures necessary to function efficiently in today's office with a vast array of new equipment and new organizational patterns.
Management Principles You will receive instruction on the management principles related to planning, organizing, leading and controlling functions in the changing world of business.
Human Resources Management You will gain practical knowledge from a hands-on learning approach to job analysis, recruitment, staffing, training, performance management and compensation.
Word Processing, Computer Applications I & II, and Introduction to Desk-Top Publishing (4 different courses)
Communications in Business You will receive an emphasis on skills relevant to oral communications in business and professional contexts. Special attention is given to public speaking and interviewing.
Computer Software Programs You will be able to work with a number of different software programs that will allow you to see the many aspects of the computer field, such as: working in a network environment, electronic mail, databases, macros, etc. You will also develop knowledge and skills to design and create professional documents utilizing desktop publishing and photo editing.
Medical and Legal Terminology Transcription You will receive knowledge and experience using commonly used legal terms and roots, suffixes, and prefixes from the medical field. Practical hands-on learning will reinforce your transcription skills development.
Career Opportunities
Graduates in this program have taken positions as church secretaries, as Christian school secretaries, and in general offices in the business world. Opportunities also exist with mission boards and Christian camps.