SECRETARIAL AND BUSINESS DEPARTMENT (BUS)

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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         Four certificates are available in Secretarial and Business:
         1. OFFICE AND SECRETARIAL SKILLS
         2. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
         3. PUBLIC RELATIONS
         4. SALES AND MARKETING

         The basic course and experience requirements for certification in these areas are listed below. Credit evaluation for each course is indicated in brackets after the course.

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1. OFFICE AND SECRETARIAL SKILLS: 24 credits

Foundation requirements: 20 credits

Basic required courses: 15 credits
         BUS OS-01 Secretarial Training [2]
         BUS OS-02 Office Efficiency [2]
         BUS OS-03 Touch Typing I [3]
         BUS OS-05 Word Processing [3]
         BUS OS-10 Telephone Techniques [1]
         BUS OS-11 Communications and Correspondence [2]
         BUS OS-12 Encryption and Modems [1]
         BUS OS-13 Computer Basics [1]

PLUS: Minimum of 5 credits from the following or equivalent, as approved by your CVC Course Supervisor.
         BUS OS-04 Touch Typing II [3]
         BUS OS-06 Record-keeping and Itemizing [1]
         BUS OS-07 Reports, Dictation and Note Taking [2]
         BUS OS-08 Proofreading [2]
         BUS OS-09 Transcription [2]
         BUS OS-14 Business Letter Writing [1]
         BUS OS-15 Speed Reading [2]
         BUS OS-16 Memory Development [1]
         BUS OS-17 Shorthand [3]
         BUS OS-18 Computer Applications [3]
         BUS OS-19 Desktop Publishing [3]
         BUS OS-20 Microsoft Windows Skills [2]

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Practical experience requirements: 4 credits
         BUS OS-00 Office Experience [4]
         Vocational Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001)

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2. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: 20 credits

Foundation requirements: 16 credits
         BUS BM-01 Office Management [3]
         BUS BM-02 Time Management [2]
         BUS BM-03 Business Meetings [2]
         BUS BM-04 Beginning Accounting [2]
         BUS BM-05 Budgeting [2]
         BUS BM-06 Banking [2]
         BUS BM-07 Scheduling [1]
         BUS BM-08 Renting a House [1]
         BUS BM-09 Delegating [1]

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Practical experience requirements: 4 credits
         BUS BM-00 General Business Experience [4]
         Vocational Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001)

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3. PUBLIC RELATIONS: 20 credits

Foundation requirements: 14 credits
         BUS OS-14 Business Letter Writing [1]
         BUS PR-01 Public Relations [2 ]
         BUS PR-02 Public Speaking [2]
         BUS PR-03 Critical Analysis of the Media [1]
         BUS PR-04 Defending The Family [3]
         BUS PR-05 Managing the Media [3]
         REL CN-01 Christian Counseling I [3]
         REL CL-07 Writing Promotional Material [1]

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Practical experience requirements: 4 credits
         BUS BR-00 Public Relations Practical Experience [4]
         Vocational Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001)

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4. SALES AND MARKETING: 20 credits

Foundation requirements: 16 credits

Basic required courses: 14 credits
         BUS SM-01 Salesmanship [3]
         BUS SM-02 Promotions [2]
         BUS SM-03 Market Research [2]
         BUS SM-04 Fund raising and Canvassing [2]
         BUS SM-06 Brochures, Pamphlets and Newsletters [3]
         BUS SM-07 Purchasing [2]

PLUS: 2 credits from the following or equivalent, as approved by your CVC Course Supervisor
         BUS SM-05 Product Marketing [2]
         BUS SM-08 Professional Sales [2]

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Practical experience requirements: 4 credits
         BUS SM-00 Marketing and Distribution Experience [4]
         Vocational Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001)
         Portfolio Contents form verifying BUS SM-00 (CVC form PC-001)


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