Business Operations Support Associate in Applied Science: 61 credit hours
Program Implementation: Part-time Evening (Contact advisor for recommended course sequencing)
The goal of the Business Operations Support Program is to give students the skills to work in administrative support positions. Graduates of the program will be better prepared as employees to perform the duties of administrative assistants and/or secretaries to meet the business needs of their employers. Students with little or no experience in office information technology will have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge that will make them valuable to many employers. Students currently employed in office-related occupations will have the opportunity to increase professional skills.
A degree in Business Operations Support typically prepares graduates for such occupations as administrative secretary, office manager, word processing supervisor, clerk and administrative assistant. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:
- Manage an office setting
- Supervise office staff
- Process and receive communication
- Purchase project services and materials
- Coordinate events and activities
- Maintain office and business records
- Maintain office supplies and equipment
- Design informational materials
- Assist in budgeting process
- Demonstrate effective communication skills
- Utilize software programs
