Business Office Professional
Students graduating from the Office Administration Business Office Professional program possess skills which allow them to seek employment in a variety of businesses. Since all types of businesses require administrative skills, students may choose positions in their particular areas of interest such as music, publishing, legal, education, hospitality, and tourism.
Career opportunities include:
Administrative Assistant
Receptionist
Office Manager
Scheduling of classes is flexible with courses offered on and off campus during the day, evening and web.
The Office Administration program provides students with hands-on experience in each component of the Microsoft® Office suite. On campus classes are relatively small to allow students individualized attention. Curriculum is designed so that students can pursue Microsoft® Office Certification in Microsoft® Word, Excel®, and Access®.
A currently enrolled student may receive advanced standing credit by successfully completing the Certified Professional Secretary Exam. The student may receive the following credits based on verification of successful completion of the exam:
Rubric |
Course |
Credits |
AIS 1181 |
Business Software Applications |
3 |
ACCT 1104 |
Principles of Accounting I |
3 |
BUS 2400 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
OAD 1117 |
Business Communications |
3 |
For more information on this exam, please visit the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Web site. Students should consult their assigned advisor for scheduling of courses prior to the exam to ensure maximum credit for the exam.
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