Microcomputer Office Automation
Award:Certificate in Microcomputer Office Automation
Length:Two-semester program

The Microcomputer Office Automation Certificate provides students with an opportunity to acquire the skills to implement and use computer application packages for business and managerial functions. Students interested in employment opportunities or for advancement in current jobs may benefit from this certificate. The curriculum is designed to enable students to begin with the certificate and to continue their studies to complete the Associate in Applied Science Degree with a major in Computer Information Systems. Full-time students may complete the certificate in two semesters; part-time students determine their own pace.

Curriculum
First Semester:
Course No.TitleCredits
ACC 111Accounting I3
AST 114Keyboarding for Information Processing *2
BUS 100Introduction to Business3
ENG 137Communication Processes I3
IST 114Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems3
STD 100Orientation1
15
Second Semester:
Course No.TitleCredits
BUS 226Microcomputer Application in Business3
ECO 120Survey of Economics3
IST 106Microcomputer Operating Systems3
IST 172Computer Programming: C I4
MTH Elective **3
15
Total credits required for Microcomputer Office Automation Certificate 31
*Students with previous experience may petition to receive credit by examination or by articulation agreement.
**Any MTH course numbered 10-299