Oct 23, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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BUS 1174 - Office Systems


Credits: 3

Catalog Description
In this course, students will study office principles, procedures, and systems. Topics include workplace communication, meeting preparation, presentation development, file management and records, stress and time management, customer relations, ethics, and decision making.

Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: BUS 1153  

Additional fee to student: No

Learner Outcomes
  1. Define the responsibilities of an office professional.
  2. Plan meetings and conferences.
  3. Understand the appropriate use and features of office technologies.
  4. Work within a team to complete projects in a diverse environment.
  5. Clarify values and ethics in the business environment.

Major Areas of Course Content
  1. Career planning
  2. Succeeding in a diverse office environment
  3. Effective communication techniques
  4. Teamwork and customer focus
  5. Communicating with technology
  6. Time and stress management
  7. Records and forms management
  8. Understanding financial documents
  9. Meeting, conference, and travel planning
  10. Apply office ethics to the work environment

Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.



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