Business Office Professional
Students graduating from the Office Administration Business Office Professional program possess skills which allow them to seek employment in a variety of businesses. Since all types of businesses require administrative skills, students may choose positions in their particular areas of interest such as music, publishing, legal, education, hospitality, and tourism.
Career opportunities include:
Administrative Assistant
Executive Assistant
Legal Assistant
Office Administrator
Office Manager
Scheduling of classes is flexible with courses offered on and off campus during the day, evening and web.
The Office Administration program provides students with hands-on experience in each component of the Microsoft® Office suite. On campus classes are relatively small to allow students individualized attention. Curriculum is designed so that students can pursue Microsoft® Office Certification in Microsoft® Word, Excel®, and Access™.
Students may receive credit for the Certified Professional Secretary exam. After an individual has completed 15 credit hours in the Office Administration program, certain credits are available based on verification of successful completion of the Certified Professional Secretary exam. The following credits will be awarded:
AIS 1181 - Business Software Application, 3 credits
ACCT 1010 - Survey of Accounting, 3 credits or ACCT 1104 - Principles of Accounting, 3 credits
OAD 1117 - Business Communications, 3 credits
BUS 2400 - Principles of Management, 3 credits
For more information on this exam, please visit the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) website.
Students completing a Career Advancement Certificate in Office Applications must have all course requirements completed by the end of Spring 2009 semester.
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