Program Overview
The Administrative Office Management program provides students with training necessary for employment and advancement on-thejob to mid-management positions. A laptop computer, leased from the college, is required. In the first year, students are introduced to general office skills including using computers for word processing, database, spreadsheets and data entry applications. Students also receive instruction in keyboarding, transcription, calculators, filing, records management, telephone courtesy, accounting, written and oral communications, and a variety of computer software.
During the second year, students receive training in a variety of administrative office management functions such as supervising employees, hiring and training personnel, purchasing office equipment and supplies, using desktop publishing, utilizing the Internet, training on an office networking system, and preparing office communications and reports. The program also offers opportunity for computer software certification testing at the national level. The curriculum includes an internship that provides the student with on-the-job work experience.
Qualifications
High school business courses are extremely helpful. The student should have a strong interest in working in a business setting and an aptitude for computer, English and basic math. Students who have completed the 32-credit Administrative Assistant diploma program may transfer into the Administrative Office Management program as a second-year student.