This course introduces the basics of computer hardware and software, networks, the internet, Outlook, and Publisher. The objective is to allow students to be more comfortable working with personal computers on a daily basis.
Clock Hours
60
In this course, students learn beginning typing and 10-key skills. The objectives are for students to learn how to type by touch and how to take a timed keyboarding/10-key test for accuracy and speed.
Clock Hours
30
Students learn how to use Microsoft Word for basic and advanced word processing. The objective of this course is to prepare students to take the MOS certification exam for Word.
Clock Hours
60
Students learn Microsoft Excel and how to build business and financial applications for forecasting, budgeting, and basic bookkeeping. The objective of this course is to prepare students to take the MOS certification exam for Excel.
Clock Hours
60
A concentrated review of sentence writing, this course emphasizes sentence combining, basic mechanics, and paragraph writing.
Clock Hours
60
Students will review the basic operations of arithmetic, understand and manage their personal finances, as well as grasp the fundamentals of business finances. This course will prepare students to be smart shoppers, informed taxpayers, and valued employees. Basic math skills will be covered in a step-by-step manner, building student confidence along the way.
Clock Hours
66
Students learn how to create and use databases with Microsoft Access. The objective of this course is to prepare students to take the MOS certification exam for Access.
Clock Hours
88
In this course, students learn how to improve their accuracy and typing/10-key speed. Students also learn formatting for personal and business letters, memoranda, simple tabulation techniques, proofreading, and editing.
Clock Hours
30
This course provides instruction in delivering speeches and developing presentation materials. Students will create a variety of charts, graphs, and interactive presentations with the primary use of PowerPoint. Students will be encouraged to complete the MOS certification in PowerPoint.
Clock Hours
86
This course is designed to teach students how to write a professional cover letter and resume, participate in career networking, search for positions, apply for positions, and negotiate a position in an administrative field.
Clock Hours
30
This course focuses on the fundamentals of etiquette as they relate to business and business relationships inside and outside the office.
Clock Hours
42
This course emphasizes basic punctuation and grammar rules and covers sentence structure. The focus is on writing sentences which demonstrate a grasp of basic syntax and usage, and writing sound paragraphs which express a main idea clearly and develop it fully with a minimum of errors in sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling.
Clock Hours
60
In an introduction to accounting, students will learn accounting concepts and procedures to include debits and credits, the general journal, general ledger, accounting cycle, banking and cash handling procedures, and payroll entries. The objective of this course is to give students a solid foundation in accounting.
Clock Hours
76
This course is designed to prepare students to manage an office and provides office-related situations including decision-making and critical thinking activities.
Clock Hours
54
Students will learn and apply the basic concepts of business. Topics include the business environment, business formation, financing a business, management motivation and leadership, and operations management.
Clock Hours
60
Students will learn and apply the basic concepts of marketing. Subjects included are an overview of marketing, analyzing market opportunities, product and distribution decisions, promotion and communication strategies, and pricing decisions.
Clock Hours
60
Students learn various forms of written business communications and effective verbal communications including emails, memos, and letters using real life scenarios and case studies, and working effectively in teams.
Clock Hours
51
Human Relations will help students develop the personal and professional skills needed to be successful in business. Topics include confidence building, self-concept and self-esteem, building positive attitudes, motivation, effective leadership, conflict management, and balancing professional and personal priorities individually and in a team environment.
Clock Hours
35
Students will expand their knowledge of accounting concepts and procedures by learning how to account for sales and cash receipts, purchases and cash payments, the worksheet for a merchandise company, bad debts, notes, merchandise inventory and accounting for property, plant, and equipment. The objective of this course is to familiarize students with standard accounting procedures that are found in most companies.
Clock Hours
76
This course focuses on developing and writing a complete business plan. Students will develop a business idea and learn how to bring their idea to market. Students will learn how companies finance, choose employees, purchase assets, develop and define a market, set a pricing structure, create a marketing plan, and then present the idea to industry experts for review.
Clock Hours
70
This course examines the ethical challenges facing individuals and businesses in modern society. The course utilizes case studies of professionals working in various areas of business and provides guest speakers with real-world experiences.
Clock Hours
60
This course is designed to promote economic literacy and help students appreciate how economics affects their everyday lives.
Clock Hours
65
Business Law will focus on legal issues in the workplace and the legal system as it pertains to business transactions. Topics include contract formation and performance, real property, product liability, and employer/employee relations.
Clock Hours
65
Students continue to build their accounting skills by learning how to account for partnership equity, corporation stock, corporate dividends, treasury stocks and retained earnings, bonds, the statement of cash flows, financial statement analysis, and cost accounting. The objective of this course is to help students develop the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary in accounting and bookkeeping positions.
Clock Hours
91
This course will introduce students to all aspects of human resource management. Students will learn the most up-to-date practices in human resource planning. Topics will include addressing legal requirements, employee compensation and training, employee safety and health, and assessing performance.
Clock Hours
71
This course will provide a hands-on approach to learning QuickBooks that incorporates a thorough understanding of the software while applying knowledge of the accounting cycle.
Clock Hours
83
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of tax accounting. Coursework will focus on individual returns, income and exclusions, business income and expenses, deductions and credits, capital gains and losses, corporate tax, and tax administration and planning.
Clock Hours
91
This course will provide students with firsthand experience in calculating payroll, completing payroll taxes, and preparing payroll records and reports. Students will learn through application with realistic, hands-on practice exercises.
Clock Hours
60
This is a project-based course that will provide a hands-on simulation project. The project is designed to incorporate the accounting and QuickBooks knowledge gained in previous courses, through realistic practice.
Clock Hours
80
This course emphasizes how to provide excellent customer service. Students study and apply effective communication techniques, problem resolution skills, and how to handle difficult situations.
Clock Hours
76
Students will gain field experience under an externship agreement with Perry Technical Institute, the employer, and the student. Completion of the externship packet is required. If the student does not obtain an externship, completion of a capstone project is required.
Clock Hours
120