Office Information Systems, Executive Administrative Assistant (GPS)

Term One

• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3

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• OIS 1010 - Professional Development I Credit Hour(s): 1
• OIS 1260 - Spreadsheet Applications Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Two

• OIS 1150 - Business/Office Correspondence Credit Hour(s): 3
• OIS 1020 - Professional Development II Credit Hour(s): 1

Term Three

• MTH 1450 - Mathematics and the Modern World Credit Hour(s): 3
• OIS 1030 - Professional Development III Credit Hour(s): 1
• OIS 1280 - Database Applications Credit Hour(s): 2
• OIS 2180 - Emerging Office Technology Trends Credit Hour(s): 3
• OIS 2120 - Financial Recordkeeping Credit Hour(s): 3 (Quick Books)
• CORE - Wright State Core Element Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Four

• OIS 1040 - Professional Development IV Credit Hour(s): 1
• OIS 2200 - Administrative Office Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• OIS 2170 - Integrated Office Software Credit Hour(s): 3
• OIS 2150 - Job Search/Portfolio Development Credit Hour(s): 3 *  

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• OIS 2480 - Capstone Credit Hour(s): 2 or
• OIS 2500 - Internship Credit Hour(s): 3 **

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• CORE - Wright State Core Element Credit Hour(s): 4

Program Description

The Office Information Systems Program prepares individuals to serve as administrative support personnel and office managers. These individuals receive extensive coursework and hands-on training in traditional office skills, the latest software applications and supervisory and managerial skills. Emphasis is placed on managing the information flow in the office, handling client/customer relations, providing effective communication within the organization and with the general public and the business community, solving problems and making decisions, and supervising other workers.

The administrative assistant in today’s business world is a professional who must make decisions and project and use communication skills and writing expertise to advance the public image of the executive for whom he or she works. Administrative assistants must be proficient in all areas of the office procedure and be skilled in operating office equipment in addition to assisting the executive. The Office Information Systems Program encompasses all of the necessary skills while giving the student a well-rounded background.

Additional Comments

Students need no special coursework to enter the A.A.B. in Office Information Systems: Administrative Assistant option.
Must have a 2.0 GPA to graduate.