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.

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Program format(s)

This program follows an 8-week course format. This means you will take fewer classes at a time, and earn credits faster as you complete the program. Each semester is divided into two 8-week sessions, with a smaller number of classes taken during each compared to a traditional 16-week semester schedule.

Degree option

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.

College Credit for Certified Administrative Professional^® (CAP^®)

For individuals entering the Office Administration Technology program with the Certified Administrative Professional^® (CAP^®) and Certified Administrative Professional – Organization Management specialty (CAP-OM) credentials, MTC will automatically award proficiency credit (CAP maximum award - 22 credit hours; CAP-OM maximum award - 25 credit hours) for the following courses:

Required

ACC1400	Financial Accounting	4
BUS2150	Legal Environment of Business	3
ENG1000	English Composition I	3
ENG1100	English Composition II	3
ECN2000	Microeconomics	3
MGT1400	Introduction to Management	3
MGT2410	Organizational Behavior	3
OIS1200	Computer Basics	1
OIS1280	Records and Data Management	2

Certificate option

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.

Occupational Certification Opportunities

• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) – Office 365 Certification

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Learning Outcomes

• Apply integrated technologies for proposed office task solution.
• Prepare a portfolio displaying advanced desktop publishing techniques.
• Create an informative narrated presentation.
• Apply project management techniques including project charter, time, risk, change management, budgeting, and team dynamics.
• Evaluate business career pathways.
• Use problem-solving methodology to solve customer concerns and business problems.
• Describe legal requirements and ethical considerations pertaining to organizations.
• Explain economics concepts including demand, supply, competition, resources and making choices with regards to consumer behavior.
• Communicate effectively both written and orally.
• Solve problems through analysis, creativity, and synthesis to make informed decisions.
• Demonstrate good work habits, effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, and a high level of professionalism.
• Use technology tools efficiently and effectively to perform personal and professional tasks.
• Exhibit respect and sensitivity for individual and institutional differences.

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Career Opportunities

• Administrative Assistant
• Executive Assistant
• Help Desk Technician
• Information Coordinator
• Office Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Receptionist
• Software Support Specialist
• Technical Office Assistant
• Office Clerk

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Application Requirements

• Completed MTC Application for Admission.
• 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.