Business Office Skills

30 Credit Diploma Program

Hegis Code: 5005	Admissions: 1-800-724-0833 ext. 5018 or 5022
NYSED Code: 01705	admissions@sunyulster.edu

Program Description
This program gives students the skills necessary to work with competence in the modern office. The program stresses an understanding of general office procedures, communication skills, personal development, word processing, and computer applications.

Employment Potential
Students who successfully complete this program have the opportunity for such jobs as administrative assistant, executive assistant, clerical supervisor, office manager, or word processing specialist.

Requirements for Program Entry

High School diploma or equivalent
Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment

Developmental Assistance Available
For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements, or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster's Learning Center, Times Square math lab, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.

For More Information
Cornelia Denvir
Chairperson, Business
Office: Hasbrouck Hall, HAS 212B
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 5203 or
845:687-5203
E-mail: denvirc@sunyulster.edu

To print a copy of the Program Planning Sheet, click here. (If you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here to download a free copy.)
Curriculum Click on the Course Number for the course description.
First Semester
Course Number	Description	Credits
BUS 104	Business Communications	3
BUS 171 *	Computer Applications in Business	3
BOT 160	Word Information Processing	3
BOT 205	Executive Office Practice	3
Elective	Business Elective	3
Semester Credits		15
Second Semester
ACC 100	Fundamentals of Accounting	3
BUS 102	Mathematics for Business and Industry	3
BUS 224	Personal Financial Management	3
BOT 102	College Keyboarding	3
BOT 161	Advanced Text Editing	3
Semester Credits		15
Total Credits		30
* Keyboarding skills are required.