Office Management, Business, AAS
This program can be completed 100% online.
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science, Business, Office Management provides students with the skills needed to be successful in today's competitive business environment. Students will receive a well-rounded curriculum in general education requirements. The emphasis of the degree includes skills in office procedures, computer applications, communications, customer service, accounting and supervision.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| English/Communications 4 | 3 | |
| MATH 4 | 3 | |
| U.S. Nevada & Constitutuions 4 | 3 | |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| English/Communications 4 | 3 | |
| Science 3 | 3 | |
| BUS 112 | Customer Service | 3 |
| MGT 171 | Supervision and Human Relations | 3 |
| Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science 4 | 3 | |
| Human Relations 4 | 3 | |
| ACC 135 or ACC 201 | Bookkeeping I or Financial Accounting | 3 |
| COT 207 | Business Applications on the Internet | 3 |
| COT 240 | Executive Office Procedures | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| COT 217 | Office Publications | 3 |
| IS 201 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| MGT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGT 235 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
- 3
See Approved General Education Requirements for AAS.
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See program recommendations or requirements.
Program Requirements
AAS degrees are generally non-transfer degrees that are designed for students to enter the workforce.
To earn an AAS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AAS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Communications | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Business Speech Communications | ||
| English | 3 | |
Recommended | ||
| Business English | ||
or ENG 108 | Technical Communications II | |
| Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Fundamentals of Cultural Diversity | ||
| Human Relations | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Leadership and Human Relations | ||
or CE 201 | Workplace Readiness | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Business Calculations and Methods | ||
or COT 110 | Business Machines | |
| Science 3 | 3 | |
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity | [3] | |
Recommended: | ||
| Fundamentals of Cultural Diversity | ||
| U.S. & Nevada Constitutions 3 | 3 | |
| Degree Requirements: | ||
| ACC 135 | Bookkeeping I | 3 |
| or ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 112 | Customer Service | 3 |
| COT 207 | Business Applications on the Internet | 3 |
| COT 217 | Office Publications | 3 |
| COT 240 | Executive Office Procedures | 3 |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| IS 201 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| MGT 171 | Supervision and Human Relations | 3 |
| MGT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGT 235 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Bookkeeping II | ||
or ACC 202 | Managerial Accounting | |
| Excel for Accounting | ||
| Introduction to Group Communication | ||
| Marketing Principles | ||
| Critical Thinking and Reasoning | ||
| Basics of Spanish I | ||
or SPAN 111 | First Year Spanish I | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Program Outcomes
Students completing the degree will:
PSLO1: Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of hardware and software to perform a wide variety of administrative tasks including electronic filing, formatting and producing business documents and spreadsheets, creating presentations, developing and maintaining databases, and performing Internet research to meet modern business needs.
PSLO2: Model excellent communication skills demonstrated by the ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers; present information in a persuasive, logical, and organized manner using supportive visual aids and professional oral communication; and write informational, analytical, and technical documents, which are organized, precise, and relevant.
PSLO3: Perform and understand general office procedures to include filing, equipment operation, mail distribution, phone calls, and tasks requiring basic math calculations such as inventory and bookkeeping.
PSLO4: Manage daily business functions of an organization by using effective problem-solving techniques, consistently meeting deadlines, effectively managing office projects and employees, demonstrating professional work habits such as ethics, teamwork, diversity, and confidentiality, and maintaining a professional appearance and attitude.
