Program

Associate of Applied Business in Office Management

Skilled Office Assistants are an integral part of today's business environment and opportunities for advancement are better than ever.

The Office Management degree program provides an opportunity for you to achieve superior administrative office skills needed to meet the ever-changing demands of the office environment. This office management training program encompasses the integration of 21st Century workforce skills by emphasizing communication, information management and administrative procedures vital for success in today's business office.

Your education also includes extensive computer training in numerous software packages including Windows, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher.

As part of the office management degree program, students have the opportunity to enhance career and professional development by integrating both classroom study and work experience by completing an office practicum two days per week.

Many students have gained full-time employment at their practicum site following graduation.

Hocking College serves as an Ohio business college to thousands of students from all parts of Ohio and other areas of the US.

Program Outcomes

The following outcomes are skills, behaviors, and attitudes cultivated in students seeking the Associate of Applied Business in Office Management:

• Demonstrates effective organization, prioritization, and management of the office environment;
• Practices appropriate professionalism as an office administrator;
• Effectively communicates verbally, nonverbally, and in writing;
• Applies appropriate technology to effectively manage the office environment;
• Performs mathematical functions;
• Treats people with respect and appreciates cultural diversity;
• Practices personal wellness; and,
• Demonstrates commitment to life long learning.

Curriculum

• 2011 Transition
• 2012 Curriculum

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the Office Management program, you will have a broad base of skills which allow you to work in many office settings including office manager, administrative assistant, word processor, legal or medical secretary.

Occupation Profile

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