Course

Administrative Business Communication I - OIM-132

Bunker Hill Community College

Credits: 3

Subject Area(s): Office Technology

Credential(s): Associate's Degree

Description:

(Formerly OIM130) This course will develop the skills needed to create documents that are used within office and medical office environments. Writing assignments will include emails, memorandums, and letters. Projects utilizing Outlook for email and electronic calendar activities will be completed. Students create PowerPoint presentations based on research related to office procedures and/or office functions. Students will also learn to prepare agendas, implement and conduct business meetings, and develop skills in taking minutes at meetings. Individualized review of fundamental English skills will be based on pre-test results. Proofreading and editing skills both manually and digitally will be included. Prerequisite: Writing Skills II (ENG095) and MS Word I (OIM103) or Document Generation I (OIM101). Note: An exemption exam for OIM132 is available through the Center for Self-Directed Learning for students with previous keyboarding experience by contacting the Prior Learning Coordinator.