BW-CERT - Office Administration Assistant
Overview
- Plan Code
- BW-CERT
- Department(s)
- Business
- Career
- Undergraduate
- Degree Designation
- CERTGE30 - Certificate
- HEGIS Code
- 5005.00
- NYSED Program Code
- 81027 - BW-CERT
- CIP Code
- 52.0401
Description
who are not working toward a degree
who are re-entering the job market and must upgrade their office skills
who have earned degrees and find that office skills are a prerequisite when competing in today’s job market
who are working toward degrees and must supplement their incomes through employment
The 30-credit certificate in Office Administration Assistant incorporates flexibility and choices that allow students desiring office skills to select the courses that will best serve their particular interests and meet the ever-changing demands and requirements of the job market. Four optional concentrations in office administration (Corporate, Legal, Accounting, Healthcare) are available for those wishing to become an administrative office assistant in a particular area or field. Students must complete the required courses and then can pick and choose from the courses listed in the optional concentrations in order to meet the 30-credit requirement.
This program serves students needing office skills:
The Certificate in Office Administration Assistant stresses mastery of office software which encompasses creating documents using word processing, working with statistical worksheets/ databases, designing publications, and developing slide presentations. Courses in office administration, the PC operating system, keyboarding, and medical/legal office procedures are also offered.