Purpose
This program prepares students for employment in administrative support roles. Students use computer systems for document processing and file management tasks. This program teaches the expertise needed for creating and editing documents, spreadsheets, databases, electronic presentations and Internet navigation research. Administrative Assistants may be called upon to communicate, organize, coordinate, and integrate data.
This is the ideal major for people in the workforce looking for a challenge or ways to advance their careers and gives them an opportunity to obtain Microsoft Office Specialist Certification for the required certification classes.
Program Outcomes
Creating and editing documents, spreadsheets, databases, and electronic presentations.
Communicating, organizing, coordinating, and integrating data.
Organizing and maintaining documents and files.
Managing and sharing multiple calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments, creating contact records and tasks, and setting up contact groups to facilitate communication.
Additional Information
This program has additional costs for Microsoft Office certification exams.
Students will need access to the internet and a Windows PC computer to be able to use the current Microsoft Office suite and record audio and video. Depending on the computer, an external webcam, headset and microphone might be needed.
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