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Office Administration
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.
Coursework includes computer applications, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures, and records management.
Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of office positions in business, government, and industry.
ONLINE PROGRAM INFORMATION: Surry offers this program online. Go to Online Learning for more information.
Courses
| Course | Course Name | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credits | NA | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| ACA 111 | College Student Success | 1 |
| ENG 111 ENG 110 |
Writing and Inquiry
or Freshman Composition |
3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| MAT 110 | Math Measurement | 3 |
| OST 131 | Keyboarding | 2 |
| OST 164 | Office Editing | 3 |
| OST 184 | Records Management | 3 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 125 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| ENG 114 ENG 115 |
Prof Research and Report
or Oral Communication |
3 |
| OST 134 | Text Entry and Formatting | 3 |
| OST 137 | Office Software Appl | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| ACC 120 | Princ of Financial Acct | 4 |
| BUS 137 | Princ of Management | 3 |
| OST 136 | Word Processing | 3 |
| OST 181 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| OST 286 | Professional Develop | 3 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ACC 150 | Accounting Software Applications | 2 |
| BUS 121 | Business Math | 3 |
| BUS 151 | People Skills | 3 |
| BUS 260 | Business Communications | 3 |
| OST 289 | Admin Office Mgmt | 3 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 |
Also Offered
Humanities/Fine Arts: ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, ART 116, ART 118, ART 283, DRA 111, DRA 126, ENG 131, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 233, ENG 241, ENG 242, ENG 243, ENG 261, ENG 262, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 122, HUM 130, HUM 220, MUS 110, MUS 112, MUS 210, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 211, REL 212 or REL 221.
Social/Behavioral Sciences: ANT 210, ANT 220, ANT 240, ECO 151, ECO 251, ECO 252, GEO 111, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, HIS 132, POL 110, POL 120, PSY 118, PSY 150, PSY 239, PSY 241, PSY 281, SOC 210, SOC 213, SOC 220, SOC 225 or SOC 230.
Note: OST 131 is a prerequisite to several classes in the Office Administration program. It is critical that OST-131 be completed during the first semester of the program.
Courses
| Course | Course Name | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credits | NA | |
| Fall | ||
| ENG 111 ENG 110 |
Writing and Inquiry
or Freshman Composition |
3 |
| OST 131 | Keyboarding | 2 |
| OST 164 | Office Editing | 3 |
| OST 184 | Records Management | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MAT 110 | Math Measurement | 3 |
| OST 134 | Text Entry and Formatting | 3 |
| OST 137 | Office Software Appl | 3 |
| Fall | ||
| ACC 120 | Princ of Financial Acct | 4 |
| OST 286 | Professional Develop | 3 |
| OST 136 | Word Processing | 3 |
| OST 181 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| ACC 150 | Accounting Software Applications | 2 |
| BUS 125 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| BUS 151 | People Skills | 3 |
| OST 289 | Admin Office Mgmt | 3 |
Courses
| Course | Course Name | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credits | NA | |
| Fall | ||
| OST 131 | Keyboarding | 2 |
| OST 164 | Office Editing | 3 |
| OST 184 | Records Management | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| BUS 151 | People Skills | 3 |
| OST 134 | Text Entry and Formatting | 3 |
| OST 137 | Office Software Appl | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- 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, records management, and office management skills.
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