Oct 07, 2024  
2021-2022 Academic Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Administrative Assistant, Advanced Skill Set


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School of Business, Aviation and Technology

Program Purpose

The Administrative Assistant Advanced Skill Set prepares students with entry-level skills needed to obtain employment in today’s office setting. It is also designed to assist currently employed individuals who are making the transition from secretary to administrative assistant/supervisory position.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this Advanced Skill Set, completers will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in office skills such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing and web design.
  • Apply basic business principles
  • Demonstrate workplace mathematics skills

Opportunities

This program will benefit both traditional and nontraditional students who wish to gain skills specific to the changing technology in today’s office setting. The enhanced skills could be used for job advancement as well as new employment opportunities. Students could choose to pursue an A.A.S. degree in Business-Office Administration Concentration; all classes required in this Advanced Skill Set are also required in the A.A.S. degree.

Notice to All Students


For Business Associate of Applied Science Degree: Office Administration, see “Business”

This program alone does not qualify for financial aid. Students seeking financial aid eligible degrees may incorporate the classes as electives when their schedule allow or may declare an Associate of Applied Science Business degree: Office Administration Concentration as their major of study, in which the courses are embedded.

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