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Ft. Stockton Program
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Dale
Beikirch Dean,
Distance Learning |
A42 AMS |
432/685-5539 |
| Brenda
Tipton Director,
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432/336-7882 |
| Anita
Shellenberger Faculty |
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432/336-7882/ext. 108 |
The Business Systems program
is designed to prepare students for careers as office professionals,
administrative assistants, office managers, and executive
assistants. Graduates of the Program will possess competencies
in the latest office management techniques and computer
software applications. The curriculum is designed not only
to provide training in current technology, but also to
prepare skills and knowledge for adapting to a variety
of changing business conditions. Specific areas of training
include office procedures, business communications, accounting/bookkeeping,
and software applications in word processing, presentation
media, spreadsheet preparation, and database manipulation.
Midland College offers a Business Systems AAS Degree option,
a Certificate option, and an Advanced Certificate option.
The AAS Degree option consists of 64-67 semester credit
hours and takes approximately two years to complete. The
Business Systems Clerk Certificate consisting of 17 semester
credit hours can be completed in one semester and is intended
for those students who wish to develop a marketable skill
for immediate employment and/or upgrade their present skills.
The Business Systems Administrative Assistant Certificate
option consists of 28-35 semester credit hours and takes
approximately three semesters (12 months) to complete.
The Advanced Certificate Option allows students to “specialize” in
desktop publishing, medical office technology, or legal
office technology. Students interested in any of the Business
Systems options should contact the Business Studies Division
office to formulate a sequence of courses to meet individual
needs. Please note that courses that require prerequisites
are denoted by an asterisk (*).
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Core Requirements |
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A Minimum of 15 Semester Credit Hours |
See Core Requirements
Required Core course(s) for this degree: SPCH 1321 |
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Specialty Courses |
45-48 Semester Credit Hours |
POFI 1204, POFT 1227, POFT 1309, POFT 1301, POFT 1325, *ITSW 1407 or *ITSW 1410, *ITSW 1404, *ITSW 1401, *POFT 2312, *POFI 2440 or *POFI 2401, *POFT 2431, three Specialty electives |
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Related Courses |
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4 Semester Credit Hours |
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MINIMUM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS = 64-67 |
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Specialty Electives |
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POFT 1227, ITSC 1409, POFI 2440, POFM 1302, POFI 2401, POFT 2401, POFI 2431, ITSW 1410, ITSE 2313, POFT 2333, POFT 2401, ACNT 1403, ITSE 2313, POFM 1302, ITSW 1404, BCIS 1405, ITSW 1407, ITSW 2434, POFT 2380, HPRS 1106, LGLA 1345, LGLA 1317 |
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| The following class sequence is suggested to ensure class prerequisites are met and provide best class availability. Please see your advisor to formulate a sequence to meet your individual needs. |
Freshman Year
First Year, First Semester
POFI 1204, POFT 1227, POFT 1309, POFT 1301, POFT 1325
First Year, Second Semester
ITSW, 1407, ITSW 1410, ITSW 1404, ITSW 1401, 3-4 hour General Education course elective, 3-4 hour General Education course elective
Sophomore Year
Second Year, Third Semester
ACNT 1403, POFT 2312, 3-4 hour Core course elective, 3-4 hour General Education course elective,
ITSW 2431, POFI 2401, 3-4 hour Specialty elective
Second Year, Fourth Semester
POFT 2431 (Spring Only), SPCH 1321, 3-4 hour Specialty elective, 3-4 Speciality elective
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The Business Systems Certificate Program offers a one year (12 months) or three semester program leading to a certificate. Students will complete a minimum of 31 hours in courses designed to prepare individuals for office careers in administrative, computer assistant, medical, or legal areas. Satisfactory completion of the program qualifies the individual to obtain employment in an office environment. The curriculum provides individuals with necessary knowledge in office practices and principles and with current microcomputer and other automated equipment in performing office tasks.
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Specialty Courses |
15 Semester Credit Hours |
ITSW 1401, POFT 1309, (POFI 2431 and ITSE 2313) or (POFM 1302 and HPRS 1106) or (LGLA 1345 and LGLA 1317) (ACNT 1403 or ACCT 2401 and ACNT 1411) |
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Related Courses |
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8 Semester Credit Hours |
| POFI 1204, POFT 1301, POFT 1325 |
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Specialty Electives |
9/12 Semester Credit Hours |
(3 classes) POFT 2431, POFT 1227, ITSC 1409, POFI 2440,
POFM 1302, POFI 2401, POFT 2401, POFI 2431, ITSW 1410, ITSE 2313, POFT 2333,
POFT 2401, ACNT 1403, ACCT 2401, ACNT 1411, ITSE 2313, POFM 1302, ITSW 1404,
BCIS 1405, ITSW 1407, ITSW 2434, POFT 2380, HPRS 1106, LGLA 1345, LGLA 1317 |
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MINIMUM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS = 28/35 |
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| The following class sequence is suggested to assure class prerequisites are met and provide best class availability. Please see your advisor to formulate a sequence to meet your individual needs. |
First Semester
POFI 1204, ITSW 1401, POFT 1301, POFT 1309
Second Semester
POFT 1325, 3-4 hour Specialty electives, 3-4 hour Specialty electives, 3-4 hour Specialty electives
Third Semester
Bookkeeping Emphasis
ACNT 1403 or ACCT 2401, ACNT 1411
Desktop Emphasis
POFI 2431 (Spring Only), ITSE 2313
or Medical Emphasis
POFM 1302 (Spring Only), HPRS 1106
or Legal Emphasis
LGLA 1345 (Fall Only), LGLA 1317 (Spring Only)
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The following class sequence is suggested to assure class prerequisites are met and provide best class availability. Please see your advisor to formulate a sequence to meet your individual needs.
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First Semester
POFI 1204, POFT 1227, POFT 1301, POFT 1309, POFT 1325, ITSW 1401 |
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MINIMUM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS = 17 |
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