As the business office relies increasingly on technology, companies need a well-trained, take-charge person to ensure that daily tasks are handled quickly and efficiently. In Ivy Tech's Office Administration Program, you’ll learn the technical and interpersonal skills that will make you a key player in day-to-day operations. Not only will you cover basics of word processing, spreadsheets and databases, but you’ll also study more advanced areas such as desktop publishing, developing skills that will move you to the top of a company’s must-hire list. Programs are tailored for beginning, intermediate and advanced skill levels.
Sample careers in this field: Administrative assistant, first line manager, legal secretary, software application specialist
| GENERAL EDUCATION -- 19 CREDITS |
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Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
3 |
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Economics Elective |
3 |
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English Composition |
3 |
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Life Skills Elective |
1 |
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Mathematics Elective |
3 |
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Humanities/Social Sciences Elective |
3 |
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Life/Physical Sciences Elective |
3 |
| PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 18 CREDITS |
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Financial Accounting |
3 |
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Introduction to Business |
3 |
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Introduction to Computers with Word Processing |
3 |
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Document Processing |
3 |
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Business Communications |
3 |
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Organizational Leadership |
3 |
| CONCENTRATION -- 12 CREDITS |
| REGIONALLY DETERMINED -- (Limit = 12) |
| TOTAL CREDITS |
61 |
"Ivy Tech helped prepare me for the demands of a real job. The faculty was very instrumental in my learning experience and creating my love of the office environment. The placement office of Ivy Tech helped me in job placement."
Karmen D. Ailes
Office Admin., '86
Asst. VP, United
Insurance Agencies
