Office Administration

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Curriculum Description

The Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as administrative office personnel who use skills in the areas of office management, office finance, legal office, virtual office, customer service, and office software.

Course work includes computer applications, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures, and records management.

Program Learning Outcomes

Office Administration students will:

• Demonstrate competency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software programs.
• Demonstrate competency in written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate professional skills, behaviors, and conduct commensurate with industry expectations.
• Demonstrate speed and accuracy in creating letters, memos, tables, reports, and other documents required in an office setting.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete a variety of office tasks including accounting/financial transactions and office management skills.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of office positions in business, government, and industry.

Online Program Information

Surry offers this program online. Further information can be found on Surry’s website at Online Learning

Note: A background check and/or drug screening may be required for degree completion based upon Work-Based Learning placement.

Contact

Mitzi Poore
Lead Instructor for Office Administration
poorem@surry.edu
(336) 386-3293

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