Office Management, A.A.S.

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Degree: Associate in Applied Science
HEGIS Code: 5005
Curriculum Code: 0637
Campus Location: City, North, South, Distance
Business & Public Service Division

Pre-Admission Recommendations: Two units HS Math, HS Avg of 80%
Career Opportunities/Further Education: Office Managers, Admin. Services, Personnel, Admin. Assistants

Program Description
Program Competencies
Special Admission Requirements/Prerequisites
Curriculum

Program Description

The Office Management program will prepare students for entry-level and mid-management positions that will enable them to lead people in attaining the objectives of an organization. Planning, organizing and controlling computerized and information processing activities of an organization are the major focuses of this curriculum. The program will prepare graduates for higher level office positions. This program concentrates on developing the following skills: oral and written communications, business organization, computer software applications, office information systems, supervision and administrative support systems, records and information management and interpersonal relations. Training will be conducted on computers and related office equipment.

For students desiring on-the-job experience prior to graduation, an internship course may be available.

Graduates of the program will be prepared to assume positions as office managers, administrative service coordinators or assistants, office supervisors, records and information supervisors, human resource administrators, administrative assistants, or administrative support staff.

Students may transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree in programs such as business administration, business education, human resources or computer information systems.

Program Competencies

Upon graduation with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Office Management, the graduate will be able to:

Develop office policies and procedures appropriate to the office environment
Perform the duties and responsibilities of an office manager
Understand the communication process and its role in interpersonal, oral and written communication
Develop techniques to assist in problem solving and practical applications
Integrate and apply information processing, office support and management skills to office situations
Analyze business structure, management functions and governmental influence
Select appropriate computer hardware, software and other equipment to accommodate the needs of the office
Apply human relations skills and develop a professional image appropriate to the position of office manager
Apply current information management principles using manual and automated methods
Plan for and implement an integrated office information system
Utilize current software programs for word processing, spreadsheet, database, communication, presentation, graphics, desktop publishing and operating system applications

Special Admission Requirements/Prerequisites:

Applicants should have at least two units of high school mathematics
Applicants should have at least an 80 percent high school average
Office work experience is recommended

Curriculum

Total Degree Credits: 63.0 - 65.0

First Year, Fall Semester

OF 140 - Business English Credit Hours: 3
BU 140 - Introduction to Business Credit Hours: 3
OF 130 - Office Computations Credit Hours: 3
OF 112 - Keyboarding II Credit Hours: 3
EN 110 - College Composition Credit Hours: 3

First Year, Spring Semester

OF 142 - Business Communication Credit Hours: 3
OF 161 - Information Processing I Credit Hours: 3 or
OF 162 - Internet Access & Research Credit Hours: 3 or
OF 124 - MS PowerPoint Credit Hours: 1 and
OF 125 - MS Word Level 1 Credit Hours: 1 and
OF 135 - MS Word Level 2 Credit Hours: 1
OF 164 - Office Software Applications Credit Hours: 3 or
OF 126 - MS Excel Level 1 Credit Hours: 1 and
OF 136 - MS Excel Level 2 Credit Hours: 1 and
OF 127 - MS Access Level 1 Credit Hours: 1 and
OF 137 - MS Access Level 2 Credit Hours: 1
EN 111 - Composition and Interpretation of Literature Credit Hours: 3
MT ___ - Math Elective Credit Hours: 3

Second Year, Fall Semester

OF 131 - General Accounting I Credit Hours: 3 or
BU 121 - Accounting Principles I Credit Hours: 4
OF 160 - Records Management Credit Hours: 3
OF 260 - Office Information Management Credit Hours: 3
OF 261 - Office Systems Management Credit Hours: 3
Social Science Elective Credit Hours: 3
Humanities Elective Credit Hours: 3

Second Year, Spring Semester

OF 133 - Business Law and Insurance Credit Hours: 3 or
BU 261 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
OF 262 - Seminars in Office Management Credit Hours: 3
OF ___ - Office Management Elective Credit Hours: 3
Gen. Ed. Elective Credit Hours:3
Gen. Ed. Elective Credit Hours: 3

Recommended General Education Electives:

EC 102 - Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
EN 410 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
MT 143 - Introductory Statistics I Credit Hours: 4
PS 100 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Note:

NOTE: Each student should consult his or her academic adviser prior to registering.

Students with previous keyboarding instructionmay take a proficiency exam to determine placement. Proficiency credit cannot be used to fulfill the Office Management elective requirement.