Office Administration

This program is INACTIVE

Program Info

Year Established

2003

Program Code

OFFICEADMIN.CA

Degree Type

Certificate of Achievement

Office Contact

School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development: 313-845-9645, bepdinfo@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-211

Faculty Contact

Diana Baran: 313-317-1583, dbaran@hfcc.edu, Liberal Arts Building, Room: K-327

Program Description

Description

Provides students with the knowledge and skills to assume an administrative role in today’s modern office environment. Students will learn the most commonly used computer software applications and critical communication and management skills. The program finishes with a capstone course where all aspects of the program are integrated to give students a comprehensive understanding of the operations of contemporary offices. Individuals who are already employed may find that the Office Administration Certificate increases the opportunity for promotion.

While working towards this certificate, students may apply course credits towards certificates in Computer Software Applications and/or Office Skills Fundamentals. The Office Administration Certificate may also be used as a building block towards the achievement of an Associate in Business degree in Administrative and Information Management.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

Compose effective written communication for a business environment.
Demonstrate effective non-verbal and verbal communication skills for a business environment.
Employ effective organizational skills in a business environment.
Practice proper business etiquette and business protocol.
Use word processing software at a n advanced level.
Use spreadsheet software at an advanced level.
Perform financial record keeping.

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses

Course Name	Credit Hours
BAC-110: Practical Accounting	4.00
BBA-110: Business Grammar and Punctuation	3.00
BBA-133: Business Behavior and Communication	3.00
BBA-231: Business Office Communications	3.00
BBA-235: Office Administration Practicum	4.00
BCA-143: Word Processing	3.00
BCA-145: Spreadsheets	3.00
CIS-100: Introduction to Information Technology	3.00
MGT-230: Principles of Management	3.00
MGT-231: Leadership and Team Building	3.00

Credit Hours: 32

Minimum Total Credit Hours

32.00

Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Winter 2019 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.