Administrative Office Management
8 courses · Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
AOM-30 Introduction to Computer Applications
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is intended for students seeking an introduction to application software used in the workplace with emphasis on business situations. Computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation managers will be covered. (02/21)
AOM-43 Essentials of Business Communication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Advisory
- AOM-30 and AOM-50B
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers the business writing patterns of routine, persuasive, and negative messages. Students learn the basic training in listening, speaking, and non-verbal communication in order to develop the skills needed in everyday business communication. Given a scenario, students create e-mail, memos, letters, proposals, reports and an ePortfolio. Students also learn about doing business with other cultures and giving oral business presentations. (11/24)
AOM-50B Document Formatting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Students will learn the (1) development of basic computerized keyboarding techniques and (2) fundamental knowledge of word processing software to properly format memorandums, letters, envelopes, tables, and reports. (10/19)
AOM-50C Learn to Type
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 0.5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab
This course provides an introduction to the keyboard for non-typists. (11/24)
AOM-52C Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 0.5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Advisory
- AOM-50C
Upon entering the course, it is recommended that the student be able to: Know the qwerty enhanced keyboard and be able to key at least 22 wpm with 85% accuracy. This course is designed to increase keyboarding speed and accuracy through the use of individualized evaluation. The course helps bridge the speed gap between each level of keyboarding instruction. It is designed for the student who wishes to gain keyboarding speed and accuracy. (11/24)
AOM-56 Office Procedures
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
Students will learn the skills, strategies, and techniques needed to perform the common office procedures within any form of business. (11/24)
AOM-58A Website Development
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
This is an introductory course in the planning, design and creation of a web site. (11/24)
AOM-59A Medical Coding and Billing
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture
This course will enable the student to develop a basic knowledge of the national diagnostic and procedural coding systems and to simplify the process of filing claim forms. The student will be introduced to the major medical insurance programs, reimbursement, privacy rules, HIPAA, basic understanding of legal and regulatory considerations. The student will be able to identify and define medical terminology and abbreviations in the outpatient setting. (03/19)