OAM – Office Administration

The major objective of this simulation is to prepare students to work with a variety of office records by giving them hands-on practice with various methods of filing. Upon completion, students will be able to manage records through their entire life cycle by using rules compatible with ARMA International, the leading authority in records management. The following topics will be covered: alphabetic, consecutive numeric, terminal-digit numeric, subject, and geographic filing procedures; explaining the benefits of color-coding files; applying the processes of records retention, transfer, and disposition; define databases and create tables.

This course will teach the student how to plan, develop, edit, and format a worksheet, including the entering of formulas and functions. The student will learn how to create, edit, and format charts. The creation of a table and data manipulation tools will also be covered. In addition, the student will learn a word processing program called ‘Microsoft Word’ in which they will incorporate features used in personal and business settings with an emphasis on skills such as creating, editing, and formatting documents; creating tables, columns, graphics; creating reports, including endnotes and footnotes; and using writing tools.

This course provides students with opportunities to develop skills using word processing and desktop publishing software. By utilizing software packages, students will create and design business and personal documents; prepare promotional documents and newsletters; and create a variety of PowerPoint presentations.