The Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as administrative office personnel who use skills in the areas of office management, office finance, legal office, virtual office, customer service, and office software. The Office Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeping track emphasizes skills in accounts payable, receivable, payroll, accounting software (usually QuickBooks®), and general accounting assistant duties.
Coursework includes computer applications, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures, records management, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum. Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of office positions in business, government, and industry. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry recognized certification exams.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate industry standards for a 10-key numeric keypad by touch, by keying 1200 keystrokes speed per hour (ksph).
- Utilize technology to efficiently carry out administrative tasks essential for daily operations in an office setting, ensuring streamlined processes and improved productivity.
- Create precise and error-free business documents, ensuring clarity and professionalism in communication.
- Operate in accordance with established professional and ethical standards, contributing to a workplace culture that values ethical behavior and professionalism.
- Demonstrate professional skills, behaviors, and conduct that align with industry expectations.
A.A.S. in Office Administration – Office Assistant/Bookkeeping (A25370)
Program of Study
| Fall Semester | |||
| ACA-111 | College Student Success | 1 | |
| OST-122 | Office Computations | 3 | |
| OST-131 | Keyboarding | 2 | |
| OST-136 | Word Processing | 3 | |
| OST-137 | Office Applications I | 3 | |
| OST-164 | Office Editing | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | |||
| ACC-120 | Principles of financial Accounting | 4 | |
| OST-134 | Text Entry and Formatting | 3 | |
| OST-138 | Office Applications II | 3 | |
| OST-236 | Advanced Word Processing | 3 | |
| WBL-110 | World of Work | 1 | |
| Summer Semester | |||
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | |
| ## | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| # | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | |
| Fall Semester | |||
| ENG-114 | Prof. Res. & Reporting | 3 | |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | |
| OST-286 | Professional Development | 3 | |
| WBL-111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 | |
| ! | Major Elective | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | |||
| ACC-150 | Accounting Software Applications | 2 | |
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 | |
| OST-233 | Office Publications Design | 3 | |
| OST-284 | Emerging Technologies | 2 | |
| OST-289 | Office Admin Capstone | 3 | |
| ! | Major Elective | 3 |
# Social/Behavioral Science Electives – HIS 121, HIS 122, HIS 131, HIS 132, HIS 221, PSY 150, PSY 281, or SOC 210
## Humanities/Fine Arts Electives – ART 111, HUM 115, MUS 110, PHI 210, or REL 110
! Major Electives – BUS 115, BUS 151, BUS 260, OST 141, OST 142, OST 148, or OST 149
Administrative Assistant Certificate (C25370E)
The Administrative Assistant certificate prepares individuals for basic skills necessary for entry-level employment, such as keyboarding, grammar, document formatting, paper and electronic filing, and office software applications. Upon completion of this certificate, students may use these skills to find entry-level employment and/or elect to continue their education by earning an Associate in Applied Science degree in Office Administration.
Program of Study
| OST-131 | Keyboarding | 2 |
| OST-134 | Text Entry and Formatting | 3 |
| OST-136 | Word Processing | 3 |
| OST-137 | Office Applications I | 3 |
| OST-164 | Office Editing | 3 |
Office Software Certificate (C25370B)
The Office Software certificate is designed to provide Microsoft® Office software skills to produce documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases. Upon completion of this certificate, students may use these skills to find entry-level employment and/or elect to continue their education by earning an Associated in Applied Science degree in Office Administration.
Program of Study
| OST-131 | Keyboarding | 2 |
| OST-136 | Word Processing | 3 |
| OST-137 | Office Applications I | 3 |
| OST-138 | Office Applications II | 3 |
| OST-236 | Advanced Word Processing | 3 |
Office Assistant/Bookkeeping Certificate (C25370F)
The Office Assistant/Bookkeeping certificate is designed for students who wish to specialize as accounting assistants or bookkeepers. Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to perform accounts payable, receivable, payroll, or general accounting assistant duties. They may find entry-level employment with these finance skills and/or elect to continue their education by earning an Associate in Applied Science degree in Office Administration and/or Accounting.
Program of Study
| ACC-120 | Principles of financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC-150 | Accounting Software Applications | 2 |
| OST-122 | Office Computations | 3 |
| OST-137 | Office Applications I | 3 |
| OST-138 | Office Applications II | 3 |
Graduates of these programs and certificates may be eligible to sit for industry-recognized certifications.
Out-of-state students seeking to enroll in a program or course leading to professional licensure or certification should contact Allisha Hicks, Dean of Business and Applied Technologies to discuss enrollment and professional licensure options available. Students may view the Professional Licensure information page to learn more.
Dean of Business and Applied Technologies
Department: Faculty
Phone: (252) 246-1339
Email: ahicks@wilsoncc.edu
Office: G207a
