Office Administration

Lawson State Community College

Associate's DegreeAcademic

The Office Administration - General Technology AAS is designed to teach students strong administrative, computer and interpersonal skills promoting greater efficiency in the office. Emphasis is placed on developing strong computer and communication abilities. The 65-66 credit-hour program ensures students are highly organized and well trained in leading-edge office automation technology.

Credits

65 credits

Format

In-Person

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Credentials this program stacks toward

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Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ORI 101Orientation

1 cr

ENG 101English Composition I

3 cr

SPH 107Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3 cr

CIS 146Computer Applications

3 cr

BUS 188Personal Development

1 cr

BUS 215Business Communication

3 cr

BUS 241Principles of Accounting I

3 cr

BUS 263The Legal and Social Environment of Business

3 cr

BUS 296Business Internship

3 cr

OAD 103Intermediate Keybording

3 cr

OAD 125Word Processing

3 cr

OAD 138Records / Information Management

3 cr

OAD 200Machine Transcription

3 cr

OAD 218Office Procedures

3 cr

Program Details

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Requirements

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Office Administration

Lawson State Community College

Associate's DegreeAcademic

Credits

65 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionWritingService OrientationCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingTime ManagementMonitoringInstructing

Knowledge

AdministrativeEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningNear VisionInductive Reasoning

Tasks

Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate i
Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons accor
Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
Manage and maintain executives' schedules.
Make travel arrangements for executives.
Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word pro
Keep track of employees' time.
Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems,
Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or exp
Supervise the work of office, administrative, or customer service employees to ensure adherence to q
Resolve customer complaints or answer customers' questions regarding policies and procedures.
Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems or in resolving escalated

Technology

Document management softwareDesktop publishing softwareWord processing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareHuman resources softwareData base user interface and query softwareAccounting softwareOperating system softwareCustomer relationship management CRM software

Tools

Data input scannersDesktop computersDictation equipmentDigital camerasHandheld calculatorsHandheld computersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMobile phonesMulti-line telephone systemsPagersPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDAPhotocopiersPhotocopying equipment10-key calculatorsElectric typewritersLiquid crystal display LCD video projectorsComputer laser printersComputer terminalsDigital duplicating machinesLetter folding machinesComputer data input scannersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsPostal scalesScannersVoice mail systems

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognitionIndependence

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Multi-line telephone systems — manage incoming call routing, take detailed messages, and transfer callers independently during moderately busy office hours.
Visitor inquiries and customer service interactions — handle with professionalism and resolve routine concerns without supervisor intervention in a business office environment.
Departmental databases — create, update, and query records routinely using database user interface software to support ongoing administrative operations.
Word processing and desktop publishing software — produce well-formatted reports, letters, and internal documents with minimal proofreading support from others.
Electronic mail systems — coordinate information flow between internal departments and external contacts by organizing, prioritizing, and responding to messages in a timely manner.
Paper and electronic filing systems — maintain and update comprehensively, including indexing new categories of records to reflect evolving office needs.
Office equipment malfunctions — identify and report promptly, and coordinate repair or temporary workaround arrangements to minimize workflow disruption.
Scheduling conflicts for multiple supervisors or teams — recognize and resolve by applying sound time-management judgment within a fast-paced administrative environment.
Written business communications — compose clear, grammatically correct emails and memos independently, applying standard business-writing conventions for an office audience.
Competing administrative deadlines — prioritize and manage simultaneously by applying self-directed time-management practices in a general office environment.

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ORI 101Orientation

1 cr

ENG 101English Composition I

3 cr

SPH 107Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3 cr

CIS 146Computer Applications

3 cr

BUS 188Personal Development

1 cr

BUS 215Business Communication

3 cr

BUS 241Principles of Accounting I

3 cr

BUS 263The Legal and Social Environment of Business

3 cr

BUS 296Business Internship

3 cr

OAD 103Intermediate Keybording

3 cr

OAD 125Word Processing

3 cr

OAD 138Records / Information Management

3 cr

OAD 200Machine Transcription

3 cr

OAD 218Office Procedures

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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