Office Information Systems, AAB

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Applied Business Technologies Concentration

Applied Business Technologies Concentration

Program Description:

The Office Information Systems with Applied Business Technologies concentration prepares students for entry-level jobs in business. These individuals receive extensive coursework and hands-on training in various technologies. They acquire business skills, including the latest software applications, supervisory and managerial skills. Emphasis is placed on managing the information flow in the office, handling client/customer relations, and providing effective communication within the organization. Soft skills used in the business environment, including solving problems and making decisions, are developed. The Business Technology student in today’s corporate world is a professional who is able to make decisions and use learned technology, communication skills and entry-level business expertise to advance the public image of the business for which he or she works.

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 16 Hours

Element 1: Communication: 3 Hours

Element 2: Mathematics: 3 Hours

Element 4: Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5: Social Sciences: 3 Hours

Element 6: Natural Sciences: 4 Hours

II. Departmental Requirements: 28 Hours

IT 2050 - Presentation Skills Credit Hour(s): 3
OIS 1150 - Business/Office Correspondence Credit Hour(s): 3
OIS 1160 - Introduction to Applied Business Credit Hour(s): 3
OIS 1260 - Spreadsheet Applications Credit Hour(s): 2 (Spreadsheets)
OIS 1280 - Database Applications Credit Hour(s): 2 (Databases)
OIS 2120 - Financial Recordkeeping Credit Hour(s): 3 (QuickBooks)
OIS 2150 - Job Search/Portfolio Development Credit Hour(s): 3
OIS 2170 - Integrated Office Software Credit Hour(s): 3
OIS 2180 - Emerging Office Technology Trends Credit Hour(s): 3
OIS 2200 - Administrative Office Management Credit Hour(s): 3

II. Departmental Electives: 16-18 Hours

IT 1400 - Layout and Typography Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2300 - E-Commerce Advertising Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2500 - Promotional Design Credit Hour(s): 3
OIS 1010 - Professional Development I Credit Hour(s): 1
OIS 1020 - Professional Development II Credit Hour(s): 1
OIS 1030 - Professional Development III Credit Hour(s): 1
OIS 1040 - Professional Development IV Credit Hour(s): 1
OIS 1230 - Medical Terminology and Practice Credit Hour(s): 3
OIS 2010 - Medical Coding Using ICD9-CM Credit Hour(s): 3
OIS 2020 - Medical Coding Using CPT Credit Hour(s): 3
OIS 2040 - Hands-On Medical Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
OIS 2300 - Medical Transcription Credit Hour(s): 3
OIS 2500 - Internship Credit Hour(s): 2
OR Any business, accounting or IT elective

Total: 60-62 Hours

Notes: If students are not proficient in Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint, they may need to take CS 1010

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

Office Information Systems, Applied Business Technologies, AAB (GPS)