2020-21 Course Catalog

Technical Certificate

Overview

About the Program

The curriculum is comprised of core office administration, business, management, and communications courses.

Students will gain computer skills involving Microsoft® applications and SharePoint basics; this certificate is an ideal steppingstone into many of MTC’s associate degree programs.

This is a two-semester curriculum comprised of core office administration courses and studies in business, management, and communications. Credits earned can apply to an associate degree.

Learning Outcomes

  • Communicate effectively both in writing and orally with co-workers, customers, managers, and end-users.
  • Perform mathematical calculations related to the office environment.
  • Recognize and solve problems through analysis, evaluation, and synthesis, to make informed decisions.
  • Demonstrate good work habits, effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, and a high level of professionalism.
  • Use technologies to evaluate business problems and apply software applications to record, analyze, and present information.

Occupational Certification Opportunities

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) – Office 365 Certification

Application Requirements

  • MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
  • Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
  • Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment (ACCUPLACER) and Technology Skills Test (TST) is required. Any college foundation courses recommended by placement assessment results are also required.

Career Opportunities

  • Receptionist
  • Information Coordinator
  • Technical Office Assistant
  • Office Clerk

Curriculum

The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.

First Semester

OIS1240Computer Applications

3

OIS1260PowerPoint

1

BUS1000Introduction to Business

2

BUS2100Ethics

3

MGT1400Introduction to Management

3

MGT2510Project Management

3

Second Semester

OIS1320Word Advanced

3

BUS2150Legal Environment of Business

3

ECN2000Microeconomics

3

ENG1000English Composition I

3

OIS1255Business Integrated Technologies

3

Total Credit Hours: 30