Office Administration

Career Studies and Workforce Development Division

Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree

Contact: Alexander Jameson, ajameson@trcc.edu

Purpose: Career and Technical Education. The Office Administration program is designed for individuals who are currently employed in an office environment and for students planning a career as an office administrative assistant. This program prepares students to meet the challenges of the modern office through the application of practical and theoretical general education, and hands-on skill development.

First Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACAD 101Academic Life Strategies

4

BMGT 107Hospitality & Tourism

3

BMGT 235Customer Service Management

3

BUAD 120Introduction to Business

3

IST 100Computer Applications

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACCT 211Principles of Accounting I

3

BLAW 221Legal & Ethical Environment of Business

3

IST 126Word Processing Applications

3

IST 148Office Procedures

3

IST 268Spreadsheet Applications

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 31

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BMGT 108Human Resource Management

3

BUAD 221Fundamentals of Management

3

ECON 211Principles of Macroeconomics

3

ENGL 111College Writing

3

MATH 161Mathematical Reasoning & Modeling

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACCT 219Accounting Management Software

3

ALHE 125Medical Terminology

3

BMGT 215Supervisory Development

3

GOVT 121National and State Government

3

SCOM 110Public Speaking

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 30

Please see individual course descriptions for prerequisites, corequisites, and/or other requirements.

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate in all forms effectively, including written and oral communication, utilizing business and office administration terminology and vocabulary.
  • Demonstrate technological skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management applications as they apply to office administration.
  • Demonstrate appropriate office procedures as related to a business environment.
  • Understand and perform office accounting and recordkeeping functions as related to office administration.