COURSE NAME:  BUS110 General Office Procedures

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the essentials of general office procedures.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) explain the problem solving techniques and how companies create contingency plans for unexpected incidents, 2) identify procrastination signs, explain why people do it, and describe strategies for managing time and increasing productivity, 3) explain the different communication styles, actively listen, give and receive feedback, and ask and respond to questions, and 4) explain how to delegate tasks, implement timelines, and utilize resources for researching data and executing successful meetings    

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.    

Additional Materials for Learning

Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s

Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer

E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.

A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.

Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due date.  Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive three credit hours upon completion of the course.