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Office Systems Technology is designed to prepare students for positions as administrative assistants or executive secretaries. Emphasis is placed on the development of strong skills in several areas: business computer applications, office communications, accounting, transcription, and records management.

Course of Study

First Semester
BOT 1313 - Applied Business Math
BOT 1713 - Mechanics of Communication
BOT 1113 - Document Formatting and Production
CSC 1123 - Microcomputer Applications or
BOT 1133 - Microcomputer Applications
BOT 1433 - Business Accounting
BOT 1413 - Records Management

Second Semester
ENG 1113 - English Composition I
BOT 2813 - Business Communication
BOT 1123 - Keyboard Skillbuilding
BOT 1143 - Word Processing
BOT 1813 - Electronic Spreadsheet
BOT 1213 - Professional Development

Third Semester
BOT 1513 - Machine Transcription
BOT 2323 - Database Management
BOT 2413 - Computerized Accounting
BOT 2823 - Communication Technology
SPT 1113 - Oral Communication
Math Elective

Fourth Semester
BOT 2133 - Desktop Publishing
BOT 2723 - Administrative Office Procedures or
BOT 2973 - Supervised Work Experience
BOT 2833 - Integrated Computer Applications
Social/Behavioral Science Elective
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

Students who lack entry level skills in math, English, etc., will be provided with related studies.

For information concerning the Business and Office Technology program, email the Counselor of Career -Technical Instruction or contact ECCC, P.O. Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327, 601-635-2111, ext. 214 or toll free at 1-877-GO-2-ECCC