Program of Study
The Executive Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for position in administrative support careers. It equips office professionals to respond to the demands of a dynamic computerized workplace. Students will complete courses designed to develop proficiency in the use of integrated software, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office duties and systems, and other support topics. Emphasis is placed on non-technical as well as technical skills.
The faculty has identified the following Learning Outcomes for all graduates:
- Demonstrate the ability to use a personal computer in the workplace and have a basic understanding of computer hardware, software applications, the internet, and operating systems
- Use skills technical information, and judgment required for assisting an administrator.
- Produce a variety of business documents using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in a format acceptable in today’s business environment.
- Apply general business management principles in assisting an administrator.
- Use the alphabetic, geographic, numeric, and subject methods of filing in storing and retrieving records both manually and electronically.
- Apply general accounting principles and concepts in analyzing, recording, summarizing, and reporting data related to business transactions.
- Apply mathematical concepts and methods to understand, analyze, and solve mathematical problems necessary to perform job-related tasks.
- Communicate information effectively using a variety of written, spoken, and/or visual methods.
- Demonstrate knowledge of accepted ethical behavior, and interpersonal skills that reflect an understanding of diversity and the need for teamwork.
- Understand the importance of keeping abreast of technological changes that affect the office professional.
Potential Careers:
- Executive Assistant
- Office Manager
- Administrative Assistant
- Technical Office Assistant
Associate of Applied Business
Technical Concentration
| Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| MGT 1190 |
Management |
3 |
| MGT 1250 |
Leadership Development |
3 |
| MGT 2670 |
Business Ethics |
3 |
| OAD 1150 |
Document Formatting I |
3 |
| OAD 1160 |
Document Formatting II |
3 |
| OAD 1300 |
Office Procedures |
3 |
| OAD 1400 |
Personal and Professional Development |
3 |
| OAD 2151 |
Technical Office Skills |
3 |
| OAD 2600 |
Integrated Office Applications |
3 |
| OAD 2902 |
Executive Work Experience |
2 |
Total Technical Credit Hours: 29
GENERAL EDUCATION AND RELATED COURSES
| Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| GEN 1000 |
First-Year Seminar |
1 |
| ACC 1100 |
Financial Accounting |
4 |
| ACC 2330 |
Computerized Accounting |
3 |
| CIT 1090 |
Computer Fundamentals |
3 |
| CIT 2230 |
Advanced Database |
1 |
| CIT 2240 |
Advanced Spreadsheets |
1 |
| CIT 2330 |
Advanced Presentation Graphics |
1 |
| Choose One: ENG 1050/ENG 1020 |
College Composition I |
3/5 |
| ENG 1900 |
Technical Writing for Business and Industry |
3 |
| MTH 1110 |
Business Math |
4 |
| SPE 2010 |
Effective Speaking |
3 |
Total General Education and Related Credit Hours: 33/35
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 62/64
Students who are not keyboard proficient must enroll in OAD 1000, Basic Keyboarding.
See your advisor for appropriate course selection.
All students graduating from Terra State Community College with an Associate degree of any kind will be functionally proficient in common computer operations and applications. Please see your academic advisor or academic division office for further details.
To determine when courses are scheduled, see the program curriculum sheet which is available from the Enrollment Services office in Building A/Room 100, from the Business, Engineering Technologies and Workforce Development Division, Building E, Room 107.