ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: EMPHASIS IN OFFICE SYSTEMS

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Office Systems is designed to provide essential training for students desiring to fill available office jobs. This program incorporates intensive training in business skills courses and provides a fundamental general education curriculum as stated by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. Graduates just entering the job market may be eligible for higher compensation due to the program's skills. This degree is designed for occupational placement and is nontransferable. Some courses, however, may apply toward a baccalaureate degree.

After participating in the learning environment offered by this program, the student may:

Secure employment in one of the following areas as evidenced by employment data (Education, Retail, Manufacturing, Small Business, Government Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeping/Accounting, Office Management, Bank Teller/Receptionist);

After a degree, the student should understand the following and be able to:

Use oral, written, and presentation skills to communicate effectively in the business. Recognize and evaluate ethical issues in business;

Identify and interpret accounting concepts and financial data;

Analyze corporate, cost, and managerial accounting;

Analyze and install various computer operating systems;

Use business computer applications such as word processing, databases, spreadsheets, PowerPoint. Apply the law of contracts and property law to make business decisions;

Identify and analyze the functions of economics as it relates to government decisions, taxation, and income distribution;

Create a functioning business or personal website;

Create and manage spreadsheet and database applications.

Some of the program's courses may transfer to senior institutions for credit, leading to a baccalaureate degree. The student should check with the transfer institution before beginning course work intended for transfer.