Automation has changed the nature of the office environment and increased the demand for administrative assistants who are adaptable and versatile in the new office technologies. People with certifications and specialties are the front-runners for the better-paying jobs.
At VU you can specialize in one of four areas:
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ADMINISTRATIVE CORE |
GENERAL CORE Intro to Computer Concepts or Web Page Design Basic College Accounting Intro to Business Payroll Accounting Machine Transcription |
| LEGAL CORE Basic College Accounting Civil Procedures Legal Environment of Business Machine Transcription Legal Transcription |
MEDICAL CORE |
The curriculum contains many of the educational requirements set forth by the Professional Secretaries International for the Certified Professional Secretarial (CPS) Examination. Students will also have the opportunity to take the Microsoft Application Specialist exam.
LEARN BY DOING
Business Professionals of America is the student organization that offers additional exposure to office occupations through field outings, guest speakers, and skills testing through friendly competition. By joining this prestigious group, you will have even more opportunity to expand your network of business associates.
For more information, please contact Kathy Evans
kevans@vinu.edu
812-888-4369
Semester I
English Composition I
Business Math
Introduction to Business
Keyboarding I or II
Word Processing
Lifetime Fitness/Wellness or
Concepts in Wellness and
First Aid
Semester II
Web Page Design or
Introduction to Computer Concepts
Business English
Keyboarding II and/or
Advanced Communication Tools
Records Management
Interpersonal Communications
Lab Science Elective
Semester III
Basic College Accounting
Advanced Communication Tools
Machine Transcription
Presentation Software
Spreadsheets
Databases
General Psychology
Semester IV
Payroll Accounting
Office Management (R/W/S)
Integrated Business Software
Professional Business Image
Office Professional Seminar
Social Science Elective