Students choosing the Business proficiency may use it with any major or it may become a teaching field in the Secondary Education concentration. Within either of these purposes, students will study Microsoft Office and the applications of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
| Course ID | Credit Hours | Course |
|---|---|---|
| BU 201 | 3 |
Principles of AdministrationThis practical course will enable students to understand the basics of administration in the context of the local New Testament church. Topics include developing a long range strategic plan, staff relations, communications, finance and law. Prerequisite: None |
| CS 102 | 2 |
Secretarial Computer 1This course is a study of the Microsoft Office 2010 software. In particular, it includes the use of Excel and Publisher. A fee of $30 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: CS 110 |
| CS 103 | 2 |
Secretarial Computer 2This course is a study of the Microsoft Office 2010 software. In particular, it includes PowerPoint and Word. A fee of $30 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: CS 110 |
| CS 110 | 2 |
Basic Typing and ComputersThis course teaches students the basics of the computer and gives them a beginning level of typing skill. The class will help them to understand what can be accomplished with a computer in the ministry. A fee of $30 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: None |
| CS 201 | 2 |
Office ManagementThis course gives methods of office management, including supply purchasing, delegation of work, office machines, receptionist skills, itineraries, personal relations, personality development, work ethics, and etiquette. Prerequisite: None |
| CS 222 | 2 |
Records ManagementThis course is a study of Microsoft Access. Introductory concepts of creating and maintaining a church database will be studied. A fee of $30 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: None |
| CS 223 | 2 |
The Administrative AssistantThis course is designed to equip the student with hard and soft administrative skills. Lessons focusing on hard skills include time and project management, telephone and email techniques, maintaining an annual calendar, producing excellent correspondence, and processing mailings. Soft skill training includes communication and relationships in the office, professionalism, etiquette, and ethics. Prerequisite: None |
| CS 231 | 2 |
Business CommunicationsGaining practical ministry experience, students will demonstrate mastery of grammar, punctuation, proofreading, and editing skills as they efficiently type a variety of professional communications within specific time constraints. A fee of $30 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: CS 110 and EN 101 |
| VA 101 | 2 |
Media FoundationsThis course is designed to help the students understand how a church as an organization effectively communicates both to its members and to its community in order to further the cause of Christ. The students will learn and understand the basics of creativity and communication, web development, church audio, print design, video production, and technology—all with a ministry-specific emphasis. Prerequisite: None |
