Office Administration Certificate

Overview

About the Program

The curriculum is comprised of core office administration, business, management, and communications courses.

Students will gain computer skills involving Microsoft^® applications and SharePoint basics; this certificate is an ideal steppingstone into many of MTC’s associate degree programs.

This is a two-semester curriculum comprised of core office administration courses and studies in business, management, and communications. Credits earned can apply to an associate degree.

Learning Outcomes

• Communicate effectively both in writing and orally with co-workers, customers, managers, and end-users.
• Perform mathematical calculations related to the office environment.
• Recognize and solve problems through analysis, evaluation, and synthesis, to make informed decisions.
• Demonstrate good work habits, effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, and a high level of professionalism.
• Use technologies to evaluate business problems and apply software applications to record, analyze, and present information.

Occupational Certification Opportunities

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) – Office 365 Certification

Application Requirements

• MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
• Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).

• Demonstrate college-readiness by achieving the required minimum score on a placement test, successfully completing any required college foundation courses, or satisfying other measures including but not limited to high school coursework, previous college coursework, samples of work, etc.

   

   

Career Opportunities

• Receptionist
• Information Coordinator
• Technical Office Assistant
• Office Clerk

Curriculum

The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.

First Semester

OIS1240	Computer Applications	3
OIS1260	PowerPoint	1
BUS1000	Introduction to Business	2
BUS2100	Ethics	3
MGT1400	Introduction to Management	3
MGT2510	Project Management	3

Second Semester

OIS1320	Word Advanced	3
BUS2150	Legal Environment of Business	3
ECN2000	Microeconomics	3
ENG1000	English Composition I	3
OIS1255	Business Integrated Technologies	3

Total Credit Hours: 30