Office Administration: A.A.S.

Program Mission

The mission of the Office Administration AAS program is to prepare students for both entry-level and advanced positions, future learning and productive employment in the rapidly changing office technology environment. The Office Administration graduate will be a well-trained office specialist with a solid business and general education background.

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.

This program is no longer accepting new students.

Get a start on your career with a degree in Office Administration! Our program combines IT skills with business communication and management, preparing students for one of the largest and most stable career areas available. Career options include work in businesses, law offices, medical offices, schools, colleges and nonprofits, as well as a virtual assistant, providing support to small businesses and other professionals from your own home.

Students in the Office Administration concentrate their studies in areas such as Office applications, information processing, business communications and office management. The AAS in Office Administration prepares graduates for entry-level positions in administrative support, office management or related areas. Students develop skills in such areas as:

Office technology software
Professional development
Business communication
Database management
Advanced spreadsheets
Presentation software
Effective business writing
Business math

Office Administration graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in such areas or positions as:

Medical office management
Legal office management
Office management
Executive assistant
Secretary
Receptionist
Word processing
Database administration

Program Notes

Full or part-time study available
Program can be started in the Fall, Spring or Summer semesters
Applied learning opportunities available through internships, projects and service learning
Earn valuable industry certifications through completed coursework
Innovative and creative environment
Small classes provide individual attention
Courses taught by knowledgeable, subject-matter experts
State of the art technology utilized in courses