Office Administration, AAS

A25370

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Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:

The Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as administrative office personnel who use skills in the areas of office management, office finance, legal office, virtual office, customer service, and office software.

Course work includes computer applications, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures, records management, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum.

Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of office positions in business, government, and industry. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry recognized certification exams.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Office Administration program, a graduate should be able to:

  • Use technology to perform administrative tasks required for day-to-day operation in an office setting.
  • Produce accurate business documents.
  • Apply professional and ethical standards in the workplace.

Degree Awarded

The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Office Administration is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.

Note

Progression in this program is dependent on satisfying course prerequisites and maintaining a grade of C or better in selected courses.

For More Information

The Office Administration program is in the Business and Computer Technologies Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6886, or visit our website at www.waynecc.edu.

First Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ACA 111College Student Success
1

1

CIS 110Introduction to Computers
4

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3

3

OST 131Keyboarding
3

2

OST 136Word Processing
4

3

OST 164Office Editing
3

3

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Second Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
CTS 130Spreadsheet
4

3

ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting
3

3

MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
4

3

MKT 232Social Media Marketing
5

4

OST 134Text Entry & Formatting
4

3

OST 171Intro to Virtual Office
4

3

Total Credit Hours:19

Third Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
BUS 110Introduction to Business
3

3

BUS 153Human Resource Management
3

3

OST 153Office Finance Solutions
4

3

OST 286Professional Development
3

3

WBL 110World of Work
1

1

Major Elective

0-3

Social/Behavioral Science Elective
3

3

Total Credit Hours:16-19

Fourth Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
BUS 137Principles of Management
3

3

BUS 240Business Ethics
3

3

MKT 120Principles of Marketing
3

3

OST 289Office Administration Capstone
4

3

Major Elective

2-3

Major Elective

0-3

Total Credit Hours:14-18

Total Credit Hours: 67-74

Electives

Major Electives

Select 2 - 9 semester hours from the following:

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
OST 155Legal Terminology
3

3

OST 156Legal Office Procedures
4

3

OST 251Legal Doc Formatting
4

3

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I
10

1

WBL 112Work-Based Learning I
20

2

WBL 121Work-Based Learning II
10

1

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

Choose one course from the Humanities/Fine Arts list of Optional General  Education Courses for AAS Programs.
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits

Social/Behavioral Science Electives

Choose one course from the Social/Behavioral Science list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits