Overview
About the Program
Two-year full-time degree schedule; mixture of computer skills courses with studies in business management, marketing, and communications.
The MTC Office Administration program focuses on today’s multi technology-enhanced office environment and offers students the opportunity to focus on specialized options. Students will learn to utilize information management tools, software applications, and business skills to manage situations in today’s virtual office teams; streamline the collection and reporting of data sources to assist in making sound business decisions; support “help desk” operations; and learn to produce, manage, and enhance materials for distribution via Internet and intranet.
Learning Outcomes
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Apply integrated technologies for proposed office task solution.
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Prepare a portfolio displaying advanced desktop publishing techniques.
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Create an informative narrated presentation.
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Apply project management techniques including project charter, time, risk, change management, budgeting, and team dynamics.
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Evaluate business career pathways.
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Use problem-solving methodology to solve customer concerns and business problems.
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Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to measure, process, and communicate financial information.
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Describe legal requirements and ethical considerations pertaining to organizations.
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Explain economics concepts including demand, supply, competition, resources and making choices with regards to consumer behavior.
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Apply techniques used to transition from the classroom to the work environment.
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Apply advanced functions for data analysis and visualization.
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Demonstrate business practices within the Business Management field.
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Communicate effectively both written and orally.
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Solve problems using mathematics.
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Solve problems through analysis, creativity, and synthesis to make informed decisions.
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Demonstrate good work habits, effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, and a high level of professionalism.
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Use technology tools efficiently and effectively to perform personal and professional tasks.
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Exhibit respect and sensitivity for individual and institutional differences.
College Credit for Certified Administrative Professional® (CAP®)
For individuals entering the Office Administration Technology program with the Certified Administrative Professional® (CAP®) and Certified Administrative Professional – Organization Management specialty (CAP-OM) credentials, MTC will automatically award proficiency credit (CAP maximum award - 22 credit hours; CAP-OM maximum award - 25 credit hours) for the following courses:
Required
Application Requirements
- MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
- High school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
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Demonstrate college-readiness by achieving the required minimum score on a placement test, successfully completing any required college foundation courses, or satisfying other measures including but not limited to high school coursework, previous college coursework, samples of work, etc.
Career Opportunities
- Administrative Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Help Desk Technician
- Information Coordinator
- Office Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Receptionist
- Software Support Specialist
- Technical Office Assistant
Curriculum
The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.
Note: MGT2540 – Leadership, can be substituted for EXP2800 and EXP2900 with Dean approval.
First Semester - Fall
Second Semester - Spring
Third Semester - Fall
Fourth Semester - Spring
Total Credit Hours: 64