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Office Administration Certificate

Purpose

The Certificate program is designed to prepare the graduate for an administrative support position in an office environment as an administrative assistant, receptionist, customer service representative, front desk coordinator, or software trainer. All of the courses can be applied toward an Associate Degree in Office Administration.

Students should consider taking CAO 100 Computer Keyboarding to build their keyboarding skills and speed.

Program Outcomes

The graduate should be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge of office procedures.
  • demonstrate current computer and software skills (Microsoft Office) to accomplish assigned tasks with efficiency and effectiveness.
  • utilize appropriate skills and techniques to organize, prioritize, and complete tasks and produce associated documents in a professional office environment.

Curriculum

First Semester

ENG 117 Writing for Business/Industry 3
ACC 110 Business Mathematics 3
CAO 111 Microsoft Word I 3
CAO 245 Desktop Publishing 3
CIS 110 Computer Info Sys for Management 3
(15 Credit Hours)

Second Semester

CAO 112 Microsoft Word II 3
CAO 161 Office Procedures I 3
CAO 243 Integrated Office Software App 3
CAO 250 Proofreading and Editing 3
CIS 215 Decision-Making Using Spreadsheets 3
(15 Credit Hours)

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 30

Academic Advising

Professional academic advisors are available to assist you with your academic advising needs. Advising services are available for all full-time and part-time students. Email advising@mc3.edu

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