Business Office Applications (BOA) (Formerly Office Administration/OADM)

BOA 101 Business Grammar (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

4 credits
This course is a structured program reviewing the parts of speech in detail. In addition, it is designed to help students become skillful in sentence analysis, word choice, punctuation, vocabulary, capitalization, number expression, and spelling. Any DEV classes needed are to be taken before scheduling this challenging review course. It is recommended that students take BOA 101 prior to ENGL 101. Business Office Applications majors must earn a “C” grade or better in BOA 101 as one of the two prerequisites for BOA 102 Editing Business Documents.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 0 hours

BOA 102 Editing Business Documents (W, SP,–Hybrid)

3 credits
Editing Business Documents is a course that has application for anyone who writes, edits, or prepares final copy for distribution or publication. The course covers basic rules regarding grammar usage and aspects of style, as well as techniques and procedures for producing many different kinds of written communications. In addition to editing and proofreading at the computer, letters, memos, and reports will be formatted.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: BOA 101 with “C” grade or higher and BOA 132, or permission of instructor
Lab fee: $3.00

BOA 105 Desktop and Document Management (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

1 credit
This is a foundation course preparing students to manage the computer desktop and documents. Students will learn to create and manage document folders, download and upload documents and folders, download and use utility software to view PDF files, videos, and multimedia presentations, condense and extract zipped files and folders.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 106 Internet Research (A, W, SP, SU, -DL)

1 credit
This course prepares students to use the Internet effectively for research in a business and workplace environment. Students will learn how to perform basic and complex Internet searches, use search engines and subject guides effectively, evaluate and cite online resources, and utilize specialized research tools, including newsgroups and intelligent search agents. Students will also learn about copyright issues and when it is appropriate to download and use media from the Internet, and when it is necessary to obtain permission. Computer and Internet experience is recommended.
Lab: 2 hours
Lab Fee: $5.00

BOA 111 Bookkeeping Basics I (A, W, SP, SU)

4 credits
This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of bookkeeping principles and procedures including analysis of business transactions, journalizing, posting, adjusting and closing entries, and financial statement preparation. Also included are transactions involving payroll accounting, bank accounts, and cash funds. Any DEV math classes needed are to be taken before scheduling this course.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Lab Fee: $5.00

BOA 112 Bookkeeping Basics II (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

4 credits
This course is a continuation of BOA 111 Bookkeeping Basics I. The course is designed to provide students with a strong basic knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping terminology, concepts, and procedures. Topics include combined journals, payroll accounting, special journals, and the full accounting cycle for a merchandising firm.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisites: BOA 111 with “C” grade or higher
Lab Fee: $5.00

BOA 113 QuickBooks I (A, W, SP, SU, –DL)

1 credit
This is an introductory course for QuickBooks accounting software in which students learn to keep a set of computerized books for a small company. Any DEV math classes needed are to be taken before scheduling BOA 113. QuickBooks software is not provided to students in this distance learning course.
Lecture: 0 hours - Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 114 QuickBooks II (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

1 credit
This is an intermediate course in which students will gain additional knowledge in the use of QuickBooks software. Adjustment of company inventory, payroll processing, and banking transactions are covered along with other selected topics. Students should have taken BOA 113. QuickBooks software is not provided to students in this distance learning course.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 115 Computer Bookkeeping with Peachtree (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

3 credits
This course contains basic accounting procedures using computerized accounting software Peachtree ® 2007. The course covers how to create a company file, run accounts payable, manage inventory and payroll, track inventory and fixed assets, maintain ledgers and journals, and create reports.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: BOA 111
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 116 Adjusting Entries and Error Corrections (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

2 credits
Students will learn to set up the trial balance, compute and record all end-of-period adjustments and present the adjusted trial balance. Also included in this course is how to do the monthly bank reconciliation, correcting errors in the trial balance and in the accruals and deferrals.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisites: BOA 112
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 117 Payroll (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

2 credits
This course examines paying wages, withholding, depositing, and reporting taxes, as well as the correct use of government forms. In this course, students will learn who gets overtime pay and who does not; how to process a W-4 and complete the 941, 940, W-2 and W-3; how and when to deposit withheld taxes using actual forms.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisites: BOA 112
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 118 Inventory and Depreciation (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

2 credits
Students will learn the perpetual and periodic methods of recording inventory. Find out how to cost out inventory and record cost of goods sold using weighted and moving average, FIFO, LIFO and lower of cost or market (LCM). Students will also learn to compute and record depreciation for book and tax purposes; the 4 major methods of GAAP depreciation; MACRS depreciation for tax purposes, including Section 179 deductions; and tax depreciation of cars, SUVs and other vehicles.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisites: BOA 112
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 121 Records Management (A, W, SP)

3 credits
This course is designed to provide knowledge of efficient handling of business records, ARMA filing methods and systems, and principles for the selection of records systems and supplies. Any DEV classes needed should be taken before scheduling BOA 121.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours

BOA 125 Outlook (A, SP,–DL)

3 credits
This course is a desktop information management application using Microsoft Outlook software. Students will learn problem-solving techniques to organize and manage a variety of tasks, such as file management, calendar, e-mail, contacts, tasks, and journals. The goal of this course is to promote independent problem-solving proficiency while working simultaneously as a member of an office team. Prior computer experience is strongly recommended.
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 131 Keyboarding I (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

3 credits
BOA 131 is an introductory interactive system of keyboarding, teaching the “touch” system of typing. Development of basic keyboarding skills is measured in words per minute and accuracy of one error per minute. To receive credit for this course, students must complete all keyboarding lessons in assigned text and be able to key at least two different two-minute timings, each demonstrating a minimum speed of 25 words a minute (“D” grade) with accuracy of two or fewer errors. Students must earn a “C” grade or better as a prerequisite for BOA 132 Keyboarding II.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $3.00

BOA 131A Keyboarding Module 1 (Alphabetic Keyboarding) (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

1 credit
This beginning keyboarding module contains approximately one third of the lessons covered in BOA 131 Keyboarding I. Students will learn only the alphabetic keys and essential punctuation marks. Touch keying at the rate of 20 words a minute (“B” grade) or better will grant students one-third credit toward BOA 131 Keyboarding I.
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $3.00

BOA 131B Keyboarding Module 2 (Symbols) (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

1 credit
Students will learn the top row numbers and symbol keys in this second keyboarding module. Successful completion of the timing in Lesson 25 at 20 words a minute (“B” grade) or better will grant students one-third credit toward BOA 131 Keyboarding I.
Prerequisite: BOA 131A
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $3.00

BOA 131C Keyboarding Module 3 (Numeric Keypad) (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

1 credit
In this third module, students will learn the number keypad located on the keyboard. This skill is used on 10-key calculators and data entry. Passing a one-minute timing at a rate of 175 strokes per minute (“B” grade) or better with no more than a 5 percent error rate will grant students one-third credit toward BOA 131 Keyboarding I.
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $3.00

BOA 132 Keyboarding II (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

3 credits
BOA 132 presents an intermediate interactive system reinforcing keyboarding skills by touch. Applications using Microsoft Word are designed to teach formats for business correspondence, tabulations, and manuscripts with emphasis on correct techniques, proofreading, decision-making skills, and accuracy; further development of keyboarding speed measured in words per minute and accuracy of one error per minute on three-minute timings. To receive credit for this course, students must demonstrate assigned formatting skills and be able to key at least two different three-minute timings, each demonstrating a minimum speed of 35 words a minute (“D” grade) with accuracy of three or fewer errors. Students must earn a “C” grade or better as a prerequisite for BOA 133 Keyboarding III.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: “C” grade or better in BOA 131 or proficiency test
Lab fee: $3.00

BOA 133 Keyboarding III (W, SU,–DL)

3 credits
BOA 133 presents an advanced interactive system reinforcing keyboarding skills by touch. Applications using Microsoft Word software are designed to continue instruction of business correspondence, tabulations, manuscripts, reports, and various business forms with emphasis on correct techniques, proofreading, decision-making skills, and accuracy; further development of keyboarding speed measured in words per minute and accuracy of one error per minute on five-minute timings. To receive credit for this course, students must demonstrate assigned formatting skills and be able to key at least two different five-minute timings, each demonstrating a minimum speed of 45 words per minute (“D” grade) with accuracy of five or fewer errors. Students must earn a “C” grade or better as a prerequisite for BOA 134 Keyboarding IV.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: “C” grade or better in BOA 132
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 134 Keyboarding IV (A)

3 credits
The focus in this course is on three areas of learning: developing keyboarding speed and accuracy, building production-level mastery on a wide variety of business documents, and using word processing functions and features to streamline the creation of professional-looking documents. To receive credit for this course, students must demonstrate assigned formatting skills and be able to key at least two different five-minute timings, each demonstrating a minimum speed of 50 words per minute (“C” grade; no “D” grade for timings) with accuracy of five or fewer errors. A grade of “C” or better is required in BOA 134 in order to graduate in the BOA program.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: “C” grade or better in BOA 133
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 138 Computer Transcription (SP)

3 credits
This course is designed to develop skill in the use of machine transcription equipment. Mailable copy is the goal in transcribing audio tapes of business correspondence, technical reports, drafts, and other business communications in a broad range of business formats. Emphasis on the fundamentals of English in grammar, spelling, and vocabulary will reinforce transcription skills. Recommended: Students should complete BOA 101 and BOA 102 before taking this course.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: BOA 132
Corequisite: BOA 133
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 139 Keyboarding Improvement (W, SP,–DL)

3 credits
This elective course is designed to provide students with increased skills in the operation of the keyboard. Greater speed and accuracy are the goals. The emphasis is on speed and accuracy using straight-copy material. Students must complete required testing and drills several days weekly to receive credit. The grading for this course is a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading system.
Lecture: 2 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 164 WordPerfect (A, SP)

3 credits
BOA 164 provides students with a solid foundation in this word processing software. Covers basic to advanced features including the use of icons, the ruler bar, line and page formatting, tabs, headers, footers, footnotes, endnotes, merging, tools, file management, and other selected topics. Recommended: Keyboarding skill of 35 words per minute.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 167 Desktop Publishing (A, W, SP)

3 credits
Utilizes InDesign CS2 software, which is a desktop publishing program widely used to design sophisticated publications. This course begins with the basics and builds upon this knowledge to demonstrate how to work with text frames and layers, format text, apply styles, add graphics, and much more. Students will design their own personalized business cards. Requirements: 35 words per minute keyboarding skill and knowledge of a personal computer, Windows, and word processing.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 172 Excel (Modules 1 and 2) (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

2 credits
This is a foundation course using Microsoft Excel software. Students will explore Excel features and functions used in business applications. Students will learn to plan and create worksheets, modify and maintain worksheets, insert formulas, create charts, and enhance the display of workbooks. Recommended: Keyboarding and computer experience.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 172A Excel Module 1 (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

1 credit
This is an introductory course in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software. Students will learn to create a worksheet, modify worksheets, and create formulas. Recommended: Keyboarding and computer experience.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 172B Excel Module 2 (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

1 credit
This is a continuation of introductory and intermediate skills using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software. Students will learn to move data within and between workbooks, maintain workbooks, create charts in Excel, and enhance the display of workbooks.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: BOA 172A
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 173A Excel Module 3 (A, SP,–DL)

1 credit
This is a course using intermediate features/functions of Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software. Students will learn to format worksheets using advanced formatting techniques, work with templates and workbooks, use advanced features for financial , math, statistical, and logical functions. Students are responsible for the software in this distance-learning course.
Lecture: 0 hours - Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: BOA 172B
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 173B Excel Module 4 (A, SP,–DL)

1 credit
This is a course using intermediate and advanced features/functions of Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software. Students will learn to use Excel’s analysis tools, manage and audit worksheets, collaborate with workgroups, and use data from the Internet and other sources. Students are responsible for the software in this distance-learning course.
Lecture: 0 hours - Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: BOA 173A
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 188 PowerPoint (Modules 1 and 2) (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

2 credits
This is a foundation course using Microsoft PowerPoint presentation graphics software. Students will learn to create and enhance slide presentations using clipart, charts, photographs, videos, and sound. More advanced visual elements and animation are also incorporated in this course. Recommended: Keyboarding and computer experience.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 188A PowerPoint Module 1 (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

1 credit
This is an introductory course to Microsoft PowerPoint presentation graphics software. Students will learn the fundamentals of creating and enhancing a presentation using clip art, charts, photographs, videos, and sound. Recommended: Keyboarding and computer experience.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 188B PowerPoint Module 2 (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

1 credit
This course is a continuation of introductory features/functions using Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software. Students will learn to add visual appeal, animation, and visual elements to PowerPoint presentations. Recommended: Keyboarding and computer experience.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: BOA 188A
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 189 Access (Modules 1 and 2) (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

2 credits
This is a foundation course using Microsoft Access database software. Students will learn to create and modify database tables, create data forms and queries, generate reports, and use database wizards. Recommended: Keyboarding and computer experience.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 189A Access Module 1 (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

1 credit
This is an introductory course in Microsoft Access database software. Students will learn to create, modify, and enhance tables in a database. Recommended: Keyboarding and computer experience.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 189B Access Module 2 (A, WI, SP, SU,–DL)

1 credit
This is a continuation of Microsoft Access database software features and functions. Students will learn to modify tables, create forms, create reports, and use database wizards.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: BOA 189A
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 190A Access Module 3 (A, WI, SP, SU,–DL)

1 credit
This is a course using intermediate features/functions of Microsoft Access database software. Students will learn to create and modify advanced tables, create and modify forms, refine queries, and use advanced report features.
Lecture: 0 hours –Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: BOA 189B
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 190B Access Module 4 (A, WI, SP, SU,–DL)

1 credit
This is a course using intermediate and advanced features/functions of Microsoft Access database software. Students will learn to use Access tools, create database applications, and use data from the Internet and other sources.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: BOA 190A
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 191 Word I (Modules 1 and 2) (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

2 credits
This is a foundation course using Microsoft Word software. Students will learn to create, modify and maintain documents, format and customize documents, create tables and charts, and enhance documents with special features. Students must earn a “C” grade or better in BOA 191 as a prerequisite for BOA 192 Word II. Recommended: Keyboarding skill of at least 35 words per minute and computer experience.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 191A Word Module 1 (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

1 credit
This is an introductory course using Microsoft Word software. Students will learn to create and edit a document, format documents, arrange text, and use simple graphics. Recommended: Keyboarding and computer experience.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 191B Word Module 2 (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

1 credit
This is a continuation of features and functions using Microsoft Word software. Students will learn to modify and maintain documents, customize documents, create tables and charts, and enhance documents with special features. Recommended: Keyboarding and computer experience.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: BOA 191A
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 192 Word II (Modules 3 and 4) (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

2 credits
Provides additional skills and refines techniques presented in BOA 191. This is an intermediate and advanced level course using Microsoft Word software. Students will learn to merge documents, sort and select data, format with special features, add visual elements, and format using macros and styles. Students will learn how to work with shared documents, share data, and create specialized tables and indexes. Students must earn a “C” grade or better in BOA 192 as a prerequisite for BOA 261 Electronic Office Procedures. Recommended: Keyboarding skill of at least 35 words per minute and computer experience.
Lecture: 1 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: “C” grade or better in BOA 191
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 192A Word Module 3 (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

1 credit
This is an intermediate course using Microsoft Word software. Students will learn to customize paragraphs and pages, sort and insert Building Blocks, format with special features, add visual elements, and format using macros and styles.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: BOA 191B
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 192B Word Module 4 (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

1 credit
This is an intermediate/advanced course using Microsoft Word software. Students will learn how to work with shared documents, share data, create specialized tables and indexes, and use XML in Word.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: BOA 192A
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 193 Word III (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

3 credits
This is an advanced level course using Microsoft Word software. Reinforcement of important design concepts such as consistency, focus, balance, directional flow, contrast, color, proportion, legibility, and readability will be emphasized. Students will learn to create professional-looking business documents in the form of letterheads, business cards, calendars, certificates, newsletters, brochures, booklets, and forms.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: BOA 192
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 195 Office Integration I (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

1 credit
This course offers intermediate and advanced features to integrate Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook applications. Students will learn to join office applications that work together.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: BOA 192A, 173A, 188B, 190A
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 196 Office Specialist Seminar I (A, SP,–DL)

1 credit
This course is designed for students who have completed Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access modules 1 and 2. The course will provide students with a structured review and hands-on practice using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access features and functions in preparation for office systems certification.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: BOA 191B, BOA 172B, BOA 188B, BOA 189B
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 197 Office Specialist Seminar II (A, SP,–DL)

1 credit
This course is designed for students who have completed Word, Excel, and Access modules 1 through 3, PowerPoint modules 1 and 2, and Outlook. The course will provide students with a structured review and hands-on practice using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, and Outlook intermediate and advanced features in preparation for office systems certification.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: BOA 192A, 173A, 188B, 190A,
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 261 Electronic Office Procedures (A)

4 credits
This upper-level course is designed for second-year students who are preparing to enter an office administration position or who are currently working in an office. The student will prepare for a job search, consider topics such as incoming and outgoing communications, reprographics, travel arrangements, meetings and conferences, preparing presentations and meeting minutes, as well as other advanced topics. Students must earn a “C” grade or better in BOA 261 in order to graduate from the BOA program.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: “C” grades or better in BOA 134, BOA 188, and BOA 192 or permission of instructor.
Lab fee: $5.00

BOA 297 Special Topics in Business Office Applications (On Demand)

1-3 credits
BOA 297 provides an opportunity for detailed examination of selected topics of interest in office applications and administration.
Lecture: Varies – Lab: Varies
Prerequisite: Varies
Lab fee: $20.00