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Office Administration (A.S. Degree & related Certificates)

Program Requirements:

Related Certificate Programs:

These are short-term programs that can be completed in one year or less. They are designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for immediate employment or job advancement. All of the certificate courses are also included in the related A.S. degree program so they can be used as building blocks toward completing the degree -- which will help improve your earning potential.

(The required courses for the certificate programs is included in the A.S. degree link above)

  • Office Management (27 credits)
  • Office Specialist (18 credits)
  • Office Support (12 credits)

Program Description:

Who provides a customer with the first impression of a company? Who helps a business run smoothly? The answer is office support personnel. Office support personnel are needed in virtually every type of business and are essential to helping offices run effectively and efficiently. Valencia's Office Administration degree program will prepare you for various office support positions. You will have the opportunity to develop expert skills in keyboarding, software applications, transcription, business communications, coding/billing, and office management. Through Valencia's comprehensive Internship program, you will also have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a business office or health-care setting ensuring that you gain the valuable skills and connections you ned to succeed in today's job market.

Prepares for Industry Certification in:

  • Microsoft Office Specialist

Typical Tasks may include:

  • composing, keying, and filing information for managers or other professional staff
  • transcribing and being proficient with the computer and various software programs
  • answering phones and working as a team member assisting with administrative and clerical work as required

Characteristics Needed to be Successful:

  • Organized
  • Takes Initiative
  • Good People Skills
  • Excellent Command of Grammar and spelling
  • Possesses keyboarding speed and accuracy
  • Excellent Telephone skills

Potential Careers:

  • Administrative Assistants
  • Desktop Publishers
  • Executive Secretaries
  • Office Supervisors
  • Office Managers
  • Executive Assistants

Potential Employers:

Skilled office professionals are in demand everywhere, for just about any type of company. Most work in services such as health, education, legal, and business. Banks, real estate firms, insurance companies and government agencies are also important employers.

Potential Earnings: ($28,500 - $43,430)

Contact Information:

For more information about this program, please contact the following individuals:

  • East Campus: Kathy Fedell , Career Program Advisor, call 407-582-2388 or email kfedell@valenciacc.edu

  • West Campus: Sharyn McGriff, Career Program Advisor, call 407-582-1239 or email sgaston@valenciacc.edu

  • Osceola Campus: Kimberly Foster, Career Program Advisor, call 407-582-4172 or email kfoster8@valenciacc.edu.

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