Office Technology and Administration - Office Administration Specialist

Business, Finance & Office Administration Pathway

91-93 Credits   |   8 Quarters

Pathway at a Glance

You have an eye for opportunity and demand—learn how to organize, plan, manage, and play a key role in the fast-paced and growing world of business. From small businesses to Fortune 500 environments, your future as an accountant, advertising executive, or administrative assistant begins in our Business, Finance, and Office Administration Pathway.

 

 

Courses by Quarter
Quarter Plan: 
Quarter 1

Transition Studies Students have several options for their starting point. Some students may start in our Transition Studies programs: Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, Digital Literacy, and High School+.

 

Quarter 2

Fall

MATH092 Mathematical Reasoning 5 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces operations with rational numbers, applications and problem solving skills, expressions, solving linear equations, and graphing linear relationships. Prerequisite: Qualifying placement for MATH 092 or ABE 065 or an "S" in ABE 064.

ENGL090 Integrated Reading and Writing I 5 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces students to college-level reading and writing. Focuses on reading strategies, critical thinking, and writing unified paragraphs. ENGL 090 classes are combined with ENGL 095 classes, and students who demonstrate ENGL 095 proficiency may earn ENGL 095 credit. Prerequisite: ABE 055 or ESL 066 or qualifying placement.
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ENGL095 Integrated Reading and Writing II 5 Credits Search Schedule
Prepares students for entry into college-level writing courses. Focuses on reading analytically, thinking critically, and writing coherent, well-supported texts. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement based on Reading & English CPT scores or transition test.

CCS101 Pathways to Success 3 Credits Search Schedule
Cultivates the mind-set and skills necessary for students to become confident, reflective, self-directing, and successful learners. Prerequisite: None.

 

Choose One (3-5cr)

OFTEC100 Introduction to Computer Concepts & Applications 5 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces basic computer concepts for a new computer user. Students receive computer instruction on word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics software. Prerequisite: None.
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OFTEC108 Introduction to Microsoft Office 3 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces the software components of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Prerequisite: None.

 

Quarter 3

BUS104 Business Math 5 Credits Search Schedule
Emphasizes solving practical problems in business, including percentages, payroll, simple and compound interest, annuities, discounts, and markups using a calculator. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or a "C" or better in MATH 092 or an "S" in ABE 065.
Distribution: AAS, AAS-COMPUTATION

ENGL098 Transitional English Composition 5 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces strategies and techniques writers use to convey ideas and participate in multiple discourse communities. Focuses on both the process and product of composing. English 098 classes are combined with English 101 classes, and students who demonstrate English 101 proficiency may earn ENGL& 101 credit. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement OR a "C" or better in ENGL 095.
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ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 Credits Search Schedule
Develops strategies and techniques writers use to convey ideas and participate in multiple discourse communities. Focuses on both the process and product of composing. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement OR a "B-" or better in ENGL 095 OR a "C" or better in ENGL 098.
Distribution: AA, AAS, AS, DTA, COMMUNICATION, GER-CIS, AA-AAS-T-COMMUNICATION, AAS-COMMUNICATION: Reading/Writing, AAS-READING-WRITING

Choose One:
(Human Relations / Diversity)​

CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication: Diversity 5 Credits Search Schedule
Focuses on understanding and developing interpersonal communication skills needed to build and maintain healthy one-on-one relationships in both personal and professional contexts. Examines how diverse communication styles can impact relationships. Prerequisite: None.
Distribution: AA, AAS, AS, DTA, DIVERSITY, AAS-SPEAKING-LISTENING, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES, AAS-ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION, AAS-HUMAN RELATIONS
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CMST&230 Small Group Communication: Diversity 5 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces small group communication theories and concepts with applications. Explores the communication processes used when people enter diverse organizational contexts or interact in professional and everyday life small groups. Prerequisite: None.
Distribution: AA, AAS, AS, DTA, AAS-SPEAKING-LISTENING, AAS-HUMAN RELATIONS, GER-CIS, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES, AAS-ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION, DIVERSITY

OFTEC111 Keyboarding I 2 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys by touch. Focuses on wellness and ergonomic issues while developing keyboarding skills up to 35 wpm. Students can test out of this class by demonstrating proficiency on a placement test. Prerequisite: None.

 

Quarter 4

Spring

OFTEC113 Keyboarding II 2 Credits Search Schedule
Continues skill building based on customized drills and exercises designed to help students improve keyboarding speed and accuracy. Students can test out of this class by demonstrating proficiency on a placement test. Prerequisite: OFTEC 111.
OFTEC160 Business English 5 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces language arts skills and applies them to business writing. Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL& 101 OR a "B-" or better in ENGL 095 OR a "C" or better in ENGL 098.
OFTEC125 Digital Productivity Tools 4 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces web-based tools used for office productivity and workflow management. Includes personal information systems and file sharing. Prerequisite: None.
OFTEC141 Microsoft Excel 5 Credits Search Schedule
Covers Excel worksheet and workbook concepts and functions. Introduces advanced topics such as database functions and macros. Prerequisite: OFTEC 108 or OFTEC 100.

Quarter 5

Fall

OFTEC255 Records and Information Management 5 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces principles and procedures for filing according to the Association for Records and Information Management (ARMA), records management including filing methodology, records storage, retrieval, and control of records. Studies privacy, ethics, and security as they relate to Records and Information Management (RIM). Prerequisite: OFTEC 108 or OFTEC 100.
OFTEC170 Practical Accounting 5 Credits Search Schedule
Covers the fundamentals of accounting for the office worker who assists in accounting procedures. Prerequisite: MATH 092 or ABE 065.
OFTEC165 Office Procedures 5 Credits Search Schedule
Covers managing day-to-day activities to keep an office running efficiently and effectively. Discusses professional and ethical scenarios. OFTEC 108 recommended prior to enrollment or taken concurrently. Prerequisite: None.

Quarter 6

Winter

OFTEC261 Leadership in Office Administration 5 Credits Search Schedule
Explores the roles, styles, ethics, characteristics, and responsibilities of leadership in office administration. Prerequisite: OFTEC 108 and either ENGL& 101 or OFTEC 160.
OFTEC136 Microsoft Word I 5 Credits Search Schedule
Prepares students to use the features of Microsoft Word software to create a variety of documents for business or personal use. The ability to type at least 25 words per minute (wpm) is recommended. Prerequisite: OFTEC 100 or OFTEC 108.
OFTEC260 Business Communication 5 Credits Search Schedule
Explores the principles of effective communication in business, emphasizing the human relations factor through correspondence, report writing, and an oral presentation. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or OFTEC 160 with a "C" or better.
Distribution: AAS-ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION, AAS-SPEAKING-LISTENING

 

 

Quarter 7

Spring

OFTEC263 Fundamentals of Project Management 5 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces students to the project management life cycle: initiation, project management process, documentation, and project close. Prerequisite: OFTEC 261.
BUS&101 Introduction to Business 5 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces current concepts and structures of American business. Covers the functions of business: forms of ownership, management, marketing, production, finance, and the economy. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, SOCIAL SCIENCE, NURSING SOCIAL SCIENCE, AA-AAS-T-SOCIAL SCIENCE
OFTEC236 Microsoft Word II 5 Credits Search Schedule
Develops skills in advanced word processing features with an emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving as applied to complex word processing projects. Students develop mastery-level competencies in Microsoft Word. Prerequisite: OFTEC 136.

Quarter 8

Fall

OFTEC265 Integrated Office Projects Capstone 5 Credits Search Schedule
Helps students plan, create and manage a project or business portfolio monitoring it from inception through completion while applying MS Office programs. Prerequisite: OFTEC 141, OFTEC 236, and OFTEC 263.
OFTEC190 Cooperative Work Experience/Internships Search Schedule
Cooperative Work Experience (Co-op) is an academic internship program that integrates a student?s classroom study with planned supervised learning in positions related to the student?s program of study or area of interest. Students are awarded credit and a grade not for the work itself, but for the demonstration of learning which occurs in and throughout the work experience.

 

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Program Student Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the Office Administration Program, the successful student will be able to:

  • Assess the effectiveness of, select, and use existing and/or emerging technologies and tools to enhance productivity, including software, mobile computing devices, data and records management, cloud computing and virtual document sharing, communication technologies, and related resources (T)
  • Perform diverse administrative duties without direct supervision, including scheduling, project management for small to medium level projects, and organization of the office’s daily workflow (T,C)
  • Analyze problems and challenges and research potential solutions (T)
  • Monitor and model interpersonal competency skills necessary for a diverse workplace by analyzing and adjusting one’s own behavior, demonstrating appropriate and effective communication and conflict management strategies, and recognizing and addressing differences in communication and interaction for a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace with both internal and external stakeholders (R)
  • Demonstrate ability to proficiently communicate orally and in writing, including the design and proofreading of internal and external messages for a variety of audiences, contexts, and situations (C)
  • Use quantitative and computational skills to solve a variety of business applications including inventory management, purchasing, travel planning, and budget monitoring (Q)
  • Recognize common ethical dilemmas that may arise in businesses and organizations and implement practical strategies to address ethical issues, both personal and organizational (E)

 

Revision Date: 
Monday, April 25, 2022