Office Management (A.S.)
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): Online
Location(s): Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: BUSN
Program Code: OFAS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 52.0204
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1552020401
This program prepares students for office employment. Upon completion of the first year of study, students will be prepared for an entry-level office job and may receive a College Credit Certificate. The second year of study offers further skill development as well as business and general education courses enabling the student to advance in an office career. Students who have completed keyboarding and Microsoft Certification in the Brevard County Public School system should check the articulation agreement under the program acceleration section of the college catalog. Entrance recommendations: Above-average grades in high school English.
The Office Management A.S. degree program includes the following College Credit Certificates:
Specializations: This degree has two specializations: Administrative Specialization and Medical Office Specialization. Student must select one specialization to follow, and will receive the Office Management A.S. degree upon graduation. While students may take courses from more than one specialization, the specific degree will be awarded only once.
Refer to the Associate in Science (A.S.) page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students will work with an advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
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Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses (18 credits) | ||
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| SPC 2608 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Natural Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Courses (27 credits) | ||
| CGS 2100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| OST 1100 | Keyboarding 1 | 3 |
| OST 1324 | Business Math and Office Accounting | 3 |
| OST 1384 | Customer Service | 3 |
| OST 1581 | Professional Development in the Work Environment | 3 |
| OST 1582 | Ethics at Work | 3 |
| OST 2335 | Business Communications | 3 |
| OST 2355 | Records Management and Filing | 3 |
| OST 2491 | Office Management Internship | 3 |
| Specialization (15 credits) | ||
| Select one specialization from below: | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Note: In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement.
Learning Outcomes
- Perform oral and written communication activities
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Perform keyboarding and document processing
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Demonstrate filing rules regarding proper names
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Perform office management activities
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Develop communication skills as an administrative medical office assistant (Medical Office Specialization Only)
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Implement strategies for promoting a positive service culture
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility