Office Management Syllabus                 2006-2007

Pre-requisites:  Computer Business Applications

COURSE GOAL

To provide practical, up-to-date information that will prepare students for working in the office—focuses on attitudes and human relationships, emphasizing that office success depends on “people skills” as much as on functional skills.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is a two-semester course focusing on management and supervision in the office environment. The course covers skills such as word processing, records management, and communications as well as decision-making, critical thinking, teamwork, and ethics.  OM will provide practical, up-to-date information and experiences that will prepare students for the office environment.  Emphasis is on practical applications—everyday skills and knowledge needed to be successful.

Concepts:

• Human Relations
• Technology
• Financial Information
• Records Management
• Communications
• Employment Skills

Text/Materials:

Text:  Office Skills.  Third Edition, 2003.  Charles Barrett, Grady Kimbrell, and Pattie Odgers, Ed.D.

Handouts:  Teacher-made, book made, and student-shared

Supplies:  3-ring binder (1”) with dividers, loose leaf paper, highlighters, pocket dictionary, and black ink or pencil

Teaching Methods:

Lecture/Discussions – class will be used to highlight the important material in the text through class discussion, group work, handouts, presentations, and demonstrations.  Students are asked to actively participate in discussions—called upon often for practice in communication and interpersonal skills; and produce accurate, meaningful, and attractive hardcopies of SCANS assignments.

COURSE POLICIES:

To ensure a smooth, well-functioning classroom environment, the following is expected of every student.

• When class begins or I am giving instructions, you should be in your seat and attentive; participate during class appropriately and respectfully.  Feel free to move around the classroom during working time; such as, helping others, sharpening your pencil, etc.
• Students are responsible for his/her own supplies (portfolio in class everyday) work space, books, all lab equipment, etc.  Clean up after yourself and place items back in their place.
• Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on the assignment and/or referral to the principal’s office.
• Cell phones are prohibited on the school campus except during lunch. Violation may result in loss of cell phone for semester with d-hall and ISS assignments.  

GRADING

Class work/Homework                      1/3

Tests/Projects                                     2/3

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

Students are assessed daily on task commitment and productivity to the highest of expectations:

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Office Management is a requirement for the Office Administration career focus.