Office Administration

The Office Administration program prepares the student for a career in a professional office environment. As the business office relies increasingly on technology, organizations need well-trained, capable individuals to ensure that daily tasks are handled efficiently and effectively. In Ivy Tech's Office Administration program, students will learn the technical and interpersonal skills that will make them key players in day-to-day operations. Students will study the current Microsoft Office applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing, and other communications technologies, allowing them to develop skills that will move them to the top of an organization's must-hire list. Students will also take the Microsoft certification exams in Word, Excel, and Access; as an option, students may also test in Outlook and PowerPoint.

Through the choices of electives, students may choose to study:

Administrative: Administrative assistants, managers and staff work in an automated office environment addressing current skills in word processing and office procedures.

Legal: Legal office administrators perform and coordinate a law office's administrative activities and disseminate information to staff and clients.

Medical: The medical office of today requires specific job skills focusing on providing effective customer service to patients, insurance providers, and other physician practices. Medical office administrators are responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical duties necessary to operate a medical office efficiently and effectively.

Software Applications: Students studying software applications will develop competencies with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases that will equip them with skills appropriate for most offices.

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SAMPLE CAREERS IN THIS FIELD
Administrative Assistant, First Line Manager, Legal Secretary, Software Application Specialist, Executive Assistant, Office Assistant

DEGREES AVAILABLE
Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Science via Ivy Tech Online, Technical Certificate, and short- term Certificate. NOTE: The number of credits required for a degree or certification is based on students who are program-ready and does not include non-academic skills courses. Availability of degrees varies by campus. Contact your campus of interest below for more information.

CERTIFICATE: MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST
(18 credits)

Short-term certificates are sequences of technical and professional courses that are industry focused and designed for workforce preparation. They provide access to targeted, short-term training in a discipline, and completers may sit for specific certification exams. Courses in certificate programs also apply toward technical certificates and associate degree programs in the subject area. Program and Employment Information

Completion of the Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate, leads to employment opportunities, prepares for selected certification examinations in Microsoft Computer Applications (i.e. MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Access), and leads to completing an AAS degree in Office Administration.

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
(Minimum of 31 credit hours)

The Technical Certificate in Office Administration can be earned on the way to acquiring the Associate of Applied Science degree. Many available jobs require advanced education beyond the high school diploma. Technical Certificate programs provide education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations. The program content is designed to develop competency in the comprehension of general and technical skills. Certificate programs require mastery of basic reading, writing, mathematical and quantitative skills. Program and Employment Information

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
(Minimum of 60 credit hours)

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Office Administration will give you the knowledge and skills for career entry or advancement in a current job. With the business electives in this degree you can choose an area of emphasis such as management, marketing, human resources management, entrepreneurship, logistics, and international business.

Associate of Applied Science degree programs are two-year programs that prepare students for careers, career changes and career advancement. Students who need to take longer to complete the degree because of job or family obligations can take the program over a longer period of time. AAS programs may also prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions. These programs offer education in recognized technical areas and specialties with emphasis on analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The program content, which is approximately 30% general education and 70% professional/technical, provides depth and breadth in conceptual and professional/technical skills. The general education courses equip students with the problem solving, communications, scientific and mathematical skills to compete successfully in the job market. Professional/technical courses equip students with the skills to obtain employment and to advance in the workforce.

This degree is also available online. See below for more information.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
(Minimum of 60 credit hours)

The Associate of Science degree prepares you for transfer to a university to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The curriculum offers a strong foundation in fundamental areas such as accounting, economics, and mathematics. The Associate of Science degree in Office Administration transfers to several public and private colleges and universities. Graduates will also earn the Transfer General Education Certificate.

To find out information about your transfer options to public and private universities, contact your academic advisor or the transfer office of your local Ivy Tech. You are also encouraged to contact the institution and consult the current catalog and web page of the institution to which you wish to transfer.

IVY TECH ONLINE DEGREE OPTIONS

You also have the option to earn an Associate of Applied Science, completely online options. This virtual option provides students with the same content and knowledge as our traditional program, but is delivered entirely through our distance education delivery system.

• Associate of Applied Science in Office Administration via Ivy
  Tech Online (Minimum of 60 credit hours)