OCCUPATIONAL MAJOR
Curriculum Code No. 2150

This major is primarily designed for job preparedness. Students who are considering transferring to a baccalaureate institution should be aware that decisions on transferability of courses are made by the baccalaureate institution and differ from school to school. Students should contact the Transfer Services office early in their academic programs to determine which courses will transfer to the college of their choice.

Department of Business Studies
Penn 401 • Phone: (215) 504-8227

The Office Administration and Systems Technology program of study is designed to prepare students for a wide variety of administrative support staff positions such as: executive secretary, office manager, receptionist, and administrative assistant. The program was developed and is regularly revised by the professional staff of the College with the advice of a community advisory group to ensure that the content, expectations, examples and standards reflect the learning skills required by employers.

A planned sequence of courses is illustrated in the recommended semester sequence listing. This sequence is designed to provide incremental skill development from semester to semester that will enable students to progress toward the achievement of the stated objectives of the program and to find employment as administrators or supervisors in an automated office. The courses in this program provide students with an understanding of the impact of technology on office routines and procedures. In addition, the skills necessary to work with people and automated equipment will be developed.

Graduates of this program are able to

• produce on a computer business letters, memorandums, and other documents in correct English, at a high level of speed and accuracy, and in updated formats. proofread and edit typed/keyed copy with a high degree of accuracy and correctness;
• apply principles of supervision and management in order to obtain maximum productivity from computerized systems in both traditional and automated offices, with appropriate emphasis on people, procedures, and equipment;
• re-engineer the work flow in an office environment;
• use computers in an office environment and apply software applications;
• analyze problem situations, implement courses of action and develop human relations skills in the office environment;
• use standard office procedures in the areas of public relations, records information management, telephone communications, incoming and outgoing mail, and financial matters;
• identify the knowledge and skills needed for effective office supervision and human relations in order to encourage the development of attitudes and work habits that comprise acceptable professional behavior; and
• work independently with others or in self-directed work teams to demonstrate effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills, attitudes, and work habits that contribute to organizational goals.

Degree Course Requirements

ACCT103	Introductory Accounting
	or
ACCT105	Principles of Accounting I G	3/4
COMP110	English Composition I B,G,1	3
MGMT100	Introduction to Business 2	3
MGMT120	Business Mathematics B,G,3	3
MGMT140	Supervision
	or
MGMT210	Office Management	3
OADM105	Administrative Office 2000 A,G	3
OADM110	Business Communication B,G,1	3
OADM140	Keyboarding/Typewriting A	3
OADM150	Office Technology Concepts G	3
OADM205	Advanced Administrative Office 2000 G	3
OADM225	MS Word for Windows - Beginning A,G	3
OADM226	MS Word for Windows - Advanced G	3
OADM230	MS Word for Windows - Integrated G	3
	Creative Expression D	2
	Cultural Perspectives D	3
	Elective	3
INTG285	Integration of Knowledge E,G,4	3
	Office Administration Electives C	9
	Personal Health D	2
		61/62

Recommended Semester Sequence

The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.

First Semester
MGMT100	Introduction to Business 2	3
OADM105	Administrative Office 2000 A,G	3
OADM110	Business Communication B,G,1	3
OADM140	Keyboarding/Typewriting A	3
MGMT120	Business Mathematics B,G,3	3
		15
Second Semester
COMP110	English Composition I B,G,1	3
OADM225	MS Word for Windows - Beginning A,G	3
OADM150	Office Technology Concepts G	3
OADM205	Advanced Administrative Office 2000 G	3
	Office Administration Elective C	3
		15
Third Semester
ACCT103	Introductory Accounting
	or
ACCT105	Principles of Accounting I G	3/4
OADM226	MS Word for Windows - Advanced G	3
	Creative Expression D	2
	Office Administration Elective C	6
	Personal Health D	2
		16/17
Fourth Semester
MGMT140	Supervision
	or
MGMT210	Office Management	3
OADM230	MS Word for Windows - Integrated G	3
	Cultural Perspectives D	3
	Elective	3
INTG285	Integration of Knowledge E,G,4	3
		15

^A Open to Credit by Examination.
^B Placement testing required.
^C OA electives may be any OADM or MEDA course.
^D Consult the list of courses approved for this subcategory. Any course may be chosen.
^E Any INTG course may be chosen.
^F Pre-college level courses do not meet this requirement.
^G Course requires prerequisite.

¹ Satisfies College Writing requirement.
² Satisfies Social Perspectives.
³ Satisfies College level Mathematics or Science.
⁴ Satisfies Writing Intensive requirement.