Office Administration Pathways

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Click on each office administration pathway to see the recommended quarter-by-quarter classes and other recommendations.

These pathways assume:

You will be a full-time student.
You will start in the fall.
You are ready to take 100- and 200-level classes.

If not, you can still complete the pathway! You will just need to make adjustments. Talk with your advisor to customize your plan.

Office administration, certificate (45 - 57 credits)

This certificate prepares the student to be skilled in the job duties relating to the front office professional. Interpersonal, organizational, and technical skills are addressed to meet the demands for both small and large businesses, as well as government agencies. Graduates may find employment in the following occupations: office clerks, administrative assistants, information and records clerks, executive secretaries, and front office managers.

Talk with your advisor about adapting this pathway for your individual goals.

Quarter 1 (13-15 credits)

BTEC 101 Intro to business computing (5 credits)

BUS 100 Business math (5 credits)

ENGL& 101 English composition I (5 credits)
or BUS 140 Business research and communication (3 credits)

Quarter 2 (12-16 credits)

ACCT& 201 Principles of accounting I (5 credits)
or ACCT 100 Intro to accounting (3 credits)

BTEC 104 Advanced keyboarding & Microsoft Outlook (3 credits)

BTEC 121 Word processing I (3 credits)

CMST& 230 Small group communication (5 credits)
or CMST 245 Intro to organizational communication (5 credits)
or BUS 170 Customer service for professionals (3 credits)

Quarter 3 (14-16 credits)

ACCT 130 QuickBooks (3 credits)

BTEC 122 Business document design (5 credits)
or BTEC 161 Database management I (3 credits)
or BTEC 181 Intro to presentation software (3 credits)

OFFAD 105 Records management (3 credits)

OFFAD 150 Office procedures (5 credits)

Action items:

Apply to graduate.
Attend the spring job fair.

Quarter 4 (6-10 credits)

CO-OP 180 Preparing for career work experience (1-2 credits)

or OFFAD 190 Office administration internship (1-5 credits)

OFFAD 160 Office management (5 credits)

Office administration - logistics, certificate (46 - 56 credits)

The office administration - logistics certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills required to assist in the daily tasks associated with import/export processes, logistics, customer relations, and records management, all within the framework of international business, global trade, and inter-cultural issues. Specific topics include: the functions and characteristics of transportation companies; import/export documentation; laws and regulations pertaining to logistics; methods of payment; country of importation requirements.

Quarterly course sequence coming soon!

Clerical assistant, certificate of proficiency (31 credits)

This training endorsement provides office skills appropriate to entry-level positions requiring specialized knowledge of payroll and benefits record keeping methods. Coursework may be applied toward a one-year certificate in office administration or an AAS in business administration.

Talk with your advisor about adapting this pathway for your individual goals.

Quarter 1 (11 credits)

BTEC 101 Intro to business computing (5 credits)

BTEC 104 Advanced keyboarding & Microsoft Outlook (3 credits)

BUS 170 Customer service for professionals (3 credits)

Quarter 2 (9 credits)

ACCT 100 Intro to accounting (3 credits)