Business Programs

Office Information Technology

The Program – Office Information Technology

The MTC Office Information Technology program focuses on today's multi technology-enhanced office environment, and offers students the opportunity to focus on specialized options including medical office. Students will learn to utilize information management tools, software applications, and business skills to manage situations in today's dynamic office; streamline the collection and reporting of data sources to assist in making sound business decisions; support "help desk" operations; learn to produce, manage, and enhance materials for distribution via Internet and intranet.

Office Information Technology – Medical Option
Perform administrative and managerial functions within a healthcare environment including physician's offices, clinics, health departments, hospitals, insurance companies, and social service agencies.

Why Is A College Degree Important?

Earning an associate degree in Office Information Technologies will increase your employment opportunities and salary. Nearly 3.5 million individuals work as business support professionals; more than 90 percent of these positions are in service-providing settings including business, government, education, and health care. Labor data projects a national average increase in the number of office information-related jobs of 5 percent to 8 percent through 2014. 

What Courses Are Included In The Program?

Coursework includes a mixture of computer skills courses with studies in business, computer applications, management, and communications. Students acquire skills and knowledge to help them prepare for the CPS (Certified Professional Secretary) and/or CAP (Certified Administrative Professional) certifications. Professionals with these certifications may earn college credit. This program prepares students for the following positions:

Professional Certifications

For individuals entering the Office Information Technology program with the Certified Professional Secretaries® (CPS®) and Certified Administrative Professional® (CAP®) credentials, MTC will automatically award proficiency credit (CPS maximum award - 32 credit hours; CAP maximum award - 36 credit hours) for the following courses:

• ACC1400A Financial Accounting I
• BUS2150A Legal Environment of Business
• ENG1090A English Composition I
• ENG1110A English Composition II
• ECN2000A Microeconomics
• CIT1200A Intro to Computer Concepts
• MGT1400A Introduction to Management
• MGT2410A Organizational Behavior (CAP only)
• OIS1200A Computer Basics

What Advantages Does Marion Technical College Offer?

The Office Information Technologies faculty members are experts in their field, with real-world experience in their professions. Since 1971, thousands of individuals have earned college degrees at MTC. The institution's graduates are respected members of the local business community. MTC is affordable, with tuition among the lowest in Ohio and MTC offers many forms of financial aid.

Program Admission:

To be admitted into the Office Information Technologies associate degree program at MTC, you must complete the following admission criteria:

1. MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
2. Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
3. Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment (COMPASS) and Technology Skills Test is required. Any College foundation courses suggested by COMPASS results are highly recommended.