Program Overview

University of Alaska Fairbanks

The University of Alaska Fairbanks offers a comprehensive range of academic programs, including the Office Management and Technology program.

Office Management and Technology Program

The Office Management and Technology (OMT) program provides career education leading to a certificate or an Associate of Applied Science degree, as well as departmental certificates of completion of job enrichment courses in eight concentration areas.

Program Description

The OMT program prepares students for career entry or advancement and also offers skills preparation for personal use. Courses expect a minimum typing speed of 25 wpm and essential computer skills. Courses meet the needs of beginning, experienced, or re-entry office workers. Students participate in a cooperative work experience where they participate in a weekly seminar while receiving on-the-job training.

Concentrations

The program offers several concentrations, including:

• Bookkeeping
• Desktop Publishing and Graphics
• Office Technology
• Web Foundations

Certificate Requirements

To earn a certificate, students must complete the following requirements:

1. Complete the certificate requirements.
2. Complete the following communications course: CIOS 160 -- Business English (3 credits)
3. Complete 3 credits from one of the following computations courses:

• ABUS 155 -- Business Math (3)
• CIOS 116 -- Business Math Using Calculators (3)
• HLTH 116 -- Mathematics in Health Care (3)
• or any MATH course at the 100-level or above (3)

4. Complete the following human relations course: ABUS 154 -- Human Relations (3 credits)
5. Complete the following program (major) requirement:

• CIOS 276 -- Independent Project (1-3)
• or CIOS 282 -- Cooperative Work Experience (3)

6. Complete one of the following concentrations:

• Bookkeeping
• Desktop Publishing and Graphics
• Office Technology
• Web Foundations

7. Minimum credits required (30 credits)

A.A.S. Degree Requirements

To earn an A.A.S. degree, students must complete the following requirements:

1. Complete the general university requirements.
2. Complete the A.A.S. degree requirements.
3. Complete the following program (major) requirements:

• ABUS 101 -- Principles of Financial Accounting I (3 credits)
• CIOS 160 -- Business English (3 credits)

4. Complete two of the following concentrations:

• Administrative Office Management
• Bookkeeping
• Certified Professional
• Desktop Publishing and Graphics
• Legal Office Management
• Medical Office Management
• Office Technology
• Web Foundations

5. Minimum credits required (61 credits)

Concentration Requirements

Each concentration has specific requirements, including:

Bookkeeping

• Complete 20 credits from the following courses:
  • ABUS 101 -- Principles of Financial Accounting I (3)
  • ABUS 201 -- Principles of Financial Accounting II (3)
  • ABUS 141 -- Payroll Accounting (3)
  • ABUS 175 -- Customer Service (3)
  • ABUS 220 -- Microcomputer Accounting: QuickBooks (3)
  • CIOS 135 -- Microcomputer Spreadsheets (3)
  • CIOS 164 -- Alphabetic Filing (1)
  • CIOS 165 -- Office Procedures (3)
  • CIOS 240 -- Microcomputer Databases (3)
  • CIOS 276 -- Independent Project (1-3)
  • or CIOS 282 -- Cooperative Work Experience (3)
  • Advisor-approved ABUS or CIOS courses (1-6 credits)

Desktop Publishing and Graphics

• Complete 20 credits from the following courses:
  • CIOS 130 -- Microcomputer Word Processing (3)
  • CIOS 132 -- Microsoft Word (3)
  • CIOS 133 -- Microcomputer Presentation Software (3)
  • CIOS 146 -- Using the Internet (3)
  • CIOS 231 -- Introduction to Desktop Publishing (1)
  • CIOS 233 -- Desktop Publishing (3)
  • CIOS 234 -- Advanced Desktop Publishing (3)
  • CIOS 255 -- Microcomputer Graphics (3)
  • CIOS 256 -- Internet Authoring and Design (3)
  • CIOS 260 -- Business Communications (3)
  • CIOS 275 -- Microcomputer Applications: Special Topics (3)
  • CIOS 276 -- Independent Project (1-3)
  • or CIOS 282 -- Cooperative Work Experience (3)
  • Advisor-approved courses (1-6 credits)

Office Technology

• Complete 3 credits from the following courses:
  • CIOS 106 -- Keyboarding I/Beginning Typewriting (3)
  • CIOS 106A -- Keyboarding I/Beginning Typewriting (1)
  • CIOS 107 -- Typing Skill Building (1-3)
  • CIOS 108 -- Keyboarding II/Intermediate Typewriting (3)
• Complete 17 credits from the following courses:
  • ABUS 175 -- Customer Service (3)
  • CIOS 130 -- Microcomputer Word Processing (3)
  • CIOS 132 -- Microsoft Word (3)
  • CIOS 135 -- Microcomputer Spreadsheets (3)
  • CIOS 161 -- Proofreading (1)
  • CIOS 164 -- Alphabetic Filing (1)
  • CIOS 165 -- Office Procedures (3)
  • CIOS 260 -- Business Communications (3)
  • CIOS 276 -- Independent Project (1-3)
  • or CIOS 282 -- Cooperative Work Experience (3)
  • Advisor-approved ABUS or CIOS courses (1-6 credits)

Web Foundations

• Complete 20 credits from the following courses:
  • CIOS 146 -- Using the Internet (3)
  • CIOS 240 -- Microcomputer Databases (3)
  • CIOS 242 -- Advanced Databases (3)
  • CIOS 246 -- Advanced Internet (3)
  • CIOS 255 -- Microcomputer Graphics (3)
  • CIOS 256 -- Internet Authoring and Design (3)
  • CIOS 275 -- Microcomputer Applications: Special Topics (3)
  • CIOS 276 -- Independent Project (1-3)
  • or CIOS 282 -- Cooperative Work Experience (3)
  • Advisor-approved CIOS or CS courses (1-6 credits)

Accreditation

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.