Associate in Applied Science - Administrative Office Management

Spokane Community College

USA,Washington

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 20,821/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

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USA, Washington

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1963

Total Students: 0 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1810 N Greene St, Spokane, WA 99217, United States

Associate in Applied Science - Administrative Office Management

Program Overview

The Administrative Office Management program is an associate degree program that prepares students to assume positions as office managers, supervisors, or as assistants to top executives.  Students will develop administrative skills necessary to participate as part of the management team; assist in planning, organizing, and controlling information related activities; and in leading or directing people to attain the objectives of the organization.  They may handle a wide range of daily responsibilities including the supervision of support services.

This program is recommended to experienced office staff as well as entry-level office workers who are looking to increase their potential for promotion.  Graduates with this degree receive training in a variety of office management functions including those in communications, information resources, and management.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the principles of human resources supervision and administration including the recruiting and hiring process, training and development, motivating the workforce, completing an appraisal, and improving productivity.
  • Organize and plan office work and exercise leadership skills that encourage successful teamwork.
  • Demonstrate organizational, planning, and project management skills.
  • Appreciate the scope of business operations and economic systems.
  • Handle multiple deadlines and priorities in an office setting.
  • Think critically and act logically to evaluate situations, solve problems, and make decisions.
  • Understand the tools used to make business decisions using quantitative data.
  • Compile and analyze data, prepare concise reports and presentations, and use information processing technology and software.
  • Compose drafts and final responses to inquiries, letters, and questionnaires.
  • Handle a variety of internal and external business forms and understand their purpose.
  • Acquire comprehensive knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook software.
  • Operate a variety of business machines, including computer equipment, copy machines and scanners, transcribing equipment, facsimiles, printers, telephones, and calculating machines.