BIM 131: Records Management

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Class Program
Business Information Management
Credits 3 Lab Hours 66

Every business needs to manage its records and information efficiently. This course covers the necessary skills to understand the basics of records management and focuses on managing physical documents and electronic documents using different filing methods.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:

  1. Set up and manage correspondence storage systems utilizing any of the major methods of filing
    1. Alphabetic
    2. Subject
    3. Numeric
    4. Geographic
  2. Code and retrieve store information
  3. Index, code, and cross-reference to manage data
  4. Manage records, business forms, and correspondence
  5. Explain and apply the processes of managing electronic records
Institutional Outcomes

IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills: Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, professionalism, and/or workplace specific skills.

Course Content Outline
  • Physical Records and Information Management
    • Records and Information Management
    • Alphabetic Indexing Rules
    • Alphabetic Records Management, Equipment, and Procedures
    • Storing, Retrieving, and Transferring Records
    • Subject Records Management
    • Numeric Records Management
    • Geographic Records Management
  • Electronic Records Management
    • Electronic Records File Management
    • Electronic Media and Image Records
    • Electronic Records Management Tools and Processes