Office Technologies - Certificate
Program Mission
The mission of the Office Technology Certificate program is to prepare students for administrative careers that require a solid foundation in information technology such as business application specialist, keyboard specialist, social media manager, graphic design application specialist, web content editor, through the use of innovative teaching methods, diverse modes of instruction, flexibility of course selections, and the inclusion of 21st century workplace skills.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Effective Business Communication
- Graduates of BIT programs will demonstrate the ability to exchange ideas through correct and persuasive written statements, oral presentations, active listening, and the use of communication technologies.
- Collaboration
- Graduates of BIT programs will demonstrate the ability to apply the following skills in a project environment: teamwork, time management, creative problem solving, conflict resolution, diversity awareness, customer service, and community engagement.
- Information Literacy/Core Technology
- Graduates of BIT programs will demonstrate core competency in information literacy and information technology including file management, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, Web tools, information access, evaluation, and application.
- Discipline Specific Skills
- Graduates of BIT programs will demonstrate appropriate mastery of discipline specific skills in one of the following areas: office administration, office technology, desktop publishing, or Website development and maintenance.
Flexible, totally online or on-campus: Design your own career path with our Certificate program in Office Technology.
This program allows students to combine core office technology skills with business or additional computing skills. It prepares students for careers as administrative assistants, secretaries, computer application specialists or program coordinators, or for civil service office positions.
Students can customize their program based on career goals, choosing five Business Information Technology courses and another five courses in any other area.
Customize your program to acquire the skills needed to work in such areas as:
- Office support
- Office administration
- Database administrator
- Website management
- Graphic design
- Marketing support
- Customer support
- Legal office support
- Medical office support
Program Notes
- Complete the program in 9 months (two semesters) as a full-time student, providing course prerequisites have been met.
- Courses can be completed online or on campus
- Full and part-time study available
- Credits earned transfer directly into the AAS in Business Information Management
- Advantages of the Certificate in Office Technologies
- Acquire valuable technology skills
- Earn valuable industry certifications through completed coursework
- Applied learning opportunities available through internships and projects
- Innovative and creative learning environment
- State of the art technology utilized in courses
- Small classes afford individual attention
- Courses taught by knowledgeable, subject-matter experts
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Contact Information
New Students:
Contact Admissions +1 (607) 778-5001, admissions@sunybroome.edu
Current Students:
Mark Ryan, Chairperson+1 (607) 778-5132
ryanmp@sunybroome.edu
Business Building, Room 104
Department: Business Information Technology
Division: Business and Professional Studies
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