Business Office Specialist, CC

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(CBOS0)

Minimum Credits: 31
Contact Hours: 31-37

This comprehensive certificate will set the stage for graduates to be highly effective in supporting business operations. Graduates will have the opportunity to obtain industry recognized certificates, develop strong problem solving and communication skills, and gain invaluable business background that will provide them with a significant competitive edge in the job market as well as create the foundation for continued education.

Gainful Employment Information for this program can be found at https://www.kirtland.edu/static/gainful-employment/CBOS0.pdf

Program Requirements: 31 credits

ACC 12100 Accounting Principles I 4 cr.
or
ACC 12500 Accounting with QuickBooks 4 cr.
BUS 10100 Intro to Business 3 cr.
or
BUS 10700 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 3 cr.
BUS 11600 Business Communications & Presentations 3 cr.
BUS 29900 Internship in Business, Marketing or Accounting 3 cr.
CIS 10500 Intro to Computers 3 cr.
CIS 22500 Microsoft Excel 3 cr.
CIS 22900 Microsoft Word 3 cr.
SPE 11400 Intro to Interpersonal/Public Comm 3 cr.

Choose two electives from the following choices:

BUS 10800 Personal Financial Planning 3 cr.
BUS 21000 Principles of Management 3 cr.
BUS 21500 Business Law 3 cr.
BUS 23500 Project Management 3 cr.
BUS 24500 Human Resource Management 3 cr.
CIS 20900 Introduction to Network Security 6 cr.
CIS 21000 Internet & Web Page Development 3 cr.
CIS 21500 Web Animation & Multimedia 3 cr.
CIS 23501 Microsoft Access 3 cr.

Suggested Sequencing of Courses:

Year 1 (Fall) 15 credits

BUS 10100 Intro to Business 3 cr.
or
BUS 10700 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 3 cr.
BUS 11600 Business Communications & Presentations 3 cr.
CIS 10500 Intro to Computers 3 cr.
CIS 22900 Microsoft Word 3 cr.
3 elective credits from approved list

Year 1 (Winter) 13 credits

ACC 12100 Accounting Principles I 4 cr.
or
ACC 12500 Accounting with QuickBooks 4 cr.
CIS 22500 Microsoft Excel 3 cr.
SPE 11400 Intro to Interpersonal/Public Comm 3 cr.
3 elective credits from approved list

Year 1 (Summer) 3 credits

BUS 29900 Internship in Business, Marketing or Accounting 3 cr.
Students should seek additional information and/or advising from their academic advisor. For an appointment, please call (989) 275-5000, ext. 280.