2016-2017 Catalog 
    
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2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Office Administration, AAS


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Contact: ( 336) 334-4822, ext. 50407

The Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for positions in administrative support careers. It equips office professionals to respond to the demands of a dynamic computerized workplace.

Students will complete courses designed to develop proficiency in the use of integrated software, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office duties and systems, and other support topics. Emphasis is placed on non-technical as well as technical skills.

Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of positions in business, government, and industry. Job classifications range from entry-level to supervisor to middle management.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Office Administration program, the graduate should be able to:

  • Apply knowledge of various software packages to a variety of work settings
  • Communicate orally and in writing with customers and other office personnel
  • Manage office records both electronically and manually
  • Apply office knowledge to produce professional documents
  • Use collaboration and communication skills to work effectively and to achieve team goals

Total Credits: 13


Total Credits: 14


Summer Semester I


Total Credits: 9


Fall Semester II


Total Credits: 14


Spring Semester II


Total Credits: 15


Total credit hours required for degree: 65


Electives


1. Social/Behavioral Science Electives


3. Humanities/Fine Arts Electives


4. Math Elective Electives


Note:


Courses in this program prepare the student for the Microsoft Office User Specialist Exams. Students will be required to purchase a voucher for these exams as part of the required course materials for each course in the program. Individual exams will be administered at the end of each of the individual courses. When a voucher is required for a particular course, it will be identified on the syllabus and in prominent locations such as the Moodle site and GTCC Bookstore.

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