Office Administration

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A.A.S./Certificate/Diploma

Office Administration

Does a career in which you work with people, computer systems, and software interest you? Would you like to learn how to organize and operate an efficient office environment in a variety of business settings – schools, government, industry, and small business?

Office Administration Overview

The Office Administration program offers students specific courses to help them prepare for a career to meet the demand of the job market.

  1. Statistics from the Bureau of Labor show there is a growing demand for office managers, administrative assistants, and secretaries. The median pay for these occupations is $37,000.
  2. The most recent computer technology and software programs are taught in the program.
  3. The degree program can be completed in two years.
  4. The diploma program can be completed in one year.

Faculty Quote: “Students graduating from this program have obtained employment in a variety of careers as office managers, administrative assistants, secretaries, and receptionists.”

 

Programs

Title Credential Credit Hours Link to program details
Office Administration: General Office A.A.S. Degree 66 ‌‌
Office Administration: Finance A.A.S. Degree 65 ‌‌
Office Management Certificate Certificate 16 ‌‌
Word Processing/Desktop Publishing Certificate Certificate 17 ‌‌
Office Administration Diploma Diploma 44 ‌‌

Good to Know

  • Advent Health, Hendersonville
  • Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
  • Banks
  • Buchanan Construction
  • Buncombe County Sheriff's Department
  • Buncombe County School System
  • Dental Office
  • Haywood County School System
  • Insurance Agencies
  • Ken Wilson Ford
  • Goodwill
  • Manufacturing plants

Gwenn Stinnett, M.Ed, CPC, CPB, CRC, CPC-I
Instructor, AMST
Administrative & Medical Systems Technology Department
Advisor for: Office Administration & Office Finance