Office Management, Business, AAS

Program Code: Business, Office Managmnt-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.

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Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
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 Total15
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 Total15
3rd semester
Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science 4 3
Human Relations 4 3
ACC 135
Bookkeeping I
or Financial Accounting
3
COT 207 Business Applications on the Internet 3
COT 240 Executive Office Procedures 3
 Semester Total15
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 Total15
 Total Units60
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:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
  3. Satisfy General Education requirements for the AAS.
  4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
General Education Requirements
Communications3
Recommended:
Business Speech Communications
English3
Recommended
Business English
Technical Communications II
Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science3
Recommended:
Fundamentals of Cultural Diversity
Human Relations3
Recommended:
Leadership and Human Relations
Workplace Readiness
Mathematics3
Recommended:
Business Calculations and Methods
Business Machines
Science 33
Additional College Requirements
Diversity[3]
Recommended:
Fundamentals of Cultural Diversity
U.S. & Nevada Constitutions 33
Degree Requirements:
ACC 135Bookkeeping I3
or ACC 201 Financial Accounting
BUS 101Introduction to Business3
BUS 112Customer Service3
COT 207Business Applications on the Internet3
COT 217Office Publications3
COT 240Executive Office Procedures3
IS 101Introduction to Information Systems3
IS 201Computer Applications3
MGT 171Supervision and Human Relations3
MGT 201Principles of Management3
MGT 235Organizational Behavior3
Electives
Select two of the following:6
Bookkeeping II
Managerial Accounting
Excel for Accounting
Introduction to Group Communication
Marketing Principles
Critical Thinking and Reasoning
Basics of Spanish I
First Year Spanish I
Total Units60

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.