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Business Management - Office Management (A.A.S.)


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Official Title of Major: Business Management - Office Management, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

Code: AAS.BMT.OFF-MGT

Total Credit Hours: 60

About the Business Management Department

Purpose: Provides comprehensive skills necessary for a successful and satisfying business career. Exposes students to all aspects of today’s rapidly changing and technologically challenging business environment. Prepares students for careers in the global economy. Students who wish to major in business at a four-year college should enroll in the Business Administration transfer program or should carefully review and follow the special articulation agreement for ‘Business Management’ programs (see Transfer Services).

Additional Degree Requirements

A program chosen from a core of courses considered essential for any business student and from a broad range of electives. Students are expected to select a four-course area of concentration that will permit them to enter a variety of business occupations. The groups of courses listed are examples of appropriate and logical selections in an area of concentration. Required courses cannot be used as area of concentration electives.

Range of Occupations

  • Secretary
  • Administrative Assistant
  • General Office Clerk
  • Administrative Service Manager
  • Office Manager

Graduation Requirements


See Academic Regulations for college-wide .

Honors Program Courses


If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take  of some courses (such as , , etc.).

Planning Tool: Two-Year Sequence of Courses


 

         

 

 

General Education Requirements: 24 credits


English Composition: 6 credits


Biological and Physical Sciences: 3 credits


See  for a list of approved courses.

Mathematics: 3 credits


See  for a list of approved courses.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits


Additional General Education requirements: 6 credits


  •    3 credit hours
     or   are recommended. This requirement may also be satisfied by  exam.
  •    3 credit hours 
    See   for a list of approved courses. 

Program Requirements: 24 credits


Area of Concentration Requirements: 12 credits


Diversity Requirement


All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective. 

Technology Requirement


All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective. 

Wellness Requirement


Unless they are in a degree that is exempt, all students in associate degree programs must satisfy the . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Fast Track


This program has a  for those holding a college degree.

Program Outcomes


Upon successful completion of the office management area of concentration, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the dynamics of the changing global business environment.
  2. Apply information from financial statements for decision-making purposes.
  3. Present ideas and communicate in a professional manner.
  4. Apply economic information for decision-making purposes.
  5. Apply current business concepts and laws to develop legal & ethical business practices.
  6. Support management in with effective office administration.
  7. Manage employee, customer and institutional records and documents.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

Related Offerings


Students may wish to also review requirements for the related majors or programs linked below.

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Career and Educational Advancement Resources


  

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