Business Office Management
The Business Office Management program will prepare students in all aspects of working in an office, including oral and written business communications, calendar control, and computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and database applications.
Students are also taught to prioritize tasks, schedule appointments, prepare budgets, maintain databases, and develop spreadsheets. In some offices, business office assistants are responsible for maintaining the company's website or preparing the company newsletter. In addition, students (seeking the two-year degree) will spend one semester interning at an area business.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate professionalism in theadministrative workplace environment.
- Use appropriate business administration skills.
- Use appropriate office software applications.
- Create effective business documents by applying ethical communication practices.
- Create and evaluate business documents.
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
Professional Ethics and Confidentiality
Adaptability
Active Listening
Documentation
Career Information
A degree in Business Office Management opens opportunities in Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants, Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Office and Administrative Support Workers, Administrative Service Managers, Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School, Education Administrators, Postsecondary Library Assistants, Clerical, Human Resources Assistants.
| Course | Title | SCH |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| ACNT 1303 | Introduction to Accounting I | 3 |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| MRKG 2312 OR BUSG 1310 | E-Commerce Marketing OR Web Design for E-Commerce | 3 |
| POFT 1309 | Administrative Office Procedures I | 3 |
| POFT 1313 | Professional Workforce Preparation | 3 |
| Second Semester | ||
| ITSW 1301 | Introduction to Word Processing | 3 |
| ITSW 2334 | Advanced Spreadsheets | 3 |
| POFI 2350 | Databases | 3 |
| POFT 1321 | Business Math | 3 |
| POFT 2312 | Business Correspondence & Communication | 3 |
| Third Semester | ||
| ACNT 1311 | Introduction to Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| BUSG 2305 | Business Law & Contracts | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| BMGT 1325 | Office Management | 3 |
| MATH 1324 | Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences | 3 |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| POFT 2386 | Internship-Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Total | 60 | |
| course | title | sch |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| ACNT 1303 | Introduction to Accounting I | 3 |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| MRKG 2312 OR BUSG 1310 | E-Commerce Marketing OR Web Design for E-Commerce | 3 |
| POFT 1309 | Administrative Office Procedures I | 3 |
| POFT 1313 | Professional Workforce Preparation | 3 |
| Second Semester | ||
| ITSW 1301 | Introduction to Word Processing | 3 |
| ITSW 2334 | Advanced Spreadsheets | 3 |
| POFI 2350 | Databases | 3 |
| POFT 1321 | Business Math | 3 |
| POFT 2312 | Business Correspondence & Communication | 3 |
| Total | 30 | |
Students may pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management
Students may pursue certifications as an Administrative Professional, in Organizational Management and in Microsoft Office Suite.
Where do graduates typically find jobs after graduation?
Typcially, graduates find positions in law offices, construction companies, telecommunications, financial institutions, real estate and dental offices. This certificate or degree allows graduates to work in any type of business office.
What kind of salary can I expect?
According to O*NET OnLine the role of office administration has a bright outlook and the local salary is typically $15 to $17 per hour. Other areas of the state have a slightly higher salary range.
Do you have job placement help?
LSCPA does provide job assistance. We have a job board that all students can access throughout their time at school.
Adriane Champagne
Program Director
Student Success Center, Office 130
409-984-6416
champagneam@lamarpa.edu
Kellie Buckner
Umphrey Industrial Technology Center, Office 201A
409-984-6418
bucknerkc@lamarpa.edu
Sheila Guillot
Instructor
Umphrey Industrial Technology Center, Office 201B
409-984-6381
guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Jim Cammack
Instructor
Umphrey Industrial Technology Center, Office 201B
409-984-6386
cammackje@lamarpa.edu
Business and Accounting Society
Alpha Beta Gamma
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Overview
Associate of Applied Science
Certificates
Contact
- Adriane Champagne
- Student Success Center, Office 130
- 409-984-6416
- champagneam@lamarpa.edu
Academic Transfer Degree
Leads to certification in Microsoft Office Suite