OF 245 - Office Management Internship

Credit Hours: 3

The internship is designed to provide realistic, hands-on training in office management. This work experience, along with the academic program, will enable the students to prepare for entrance into a competitive work environment. Additionally, the internship experience will create potential employment opportunities and a bond between the student, the college, and the business community.

Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

complete a job application package (cover letter, resume, etc.) and demonstrate effective job search and interview skills;
apply basic secretarial skills on the job;
demonstrate effective use of time and ability to manage stress;
identify and utilize effective human relation skills;
demonstrate ability to accept and utilize constructive criticism to improve performance in the workplace; and
demonstrate ability to assess his/her job performance and personal habits as they relate to the workplace.

Prerequisites: Minimum GPA of 2.0; 21 Office Management credit hours completed or 12 Office Assistant credit hours; faculty recommendation.
F/S (C, N, S)