Office Administration
Program Overview
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, records management, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum.
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of office positions in business, government, and industry. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry recognized certification exams.
AAS Degree - Office Management
An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is built to get you career-ready. Completed in about two (2) years, you’ll gain classroom knowledge and hands-on experience while applying scientific and business principles to real-world work in areas such as healthcare, information technology, development, production, business administration, management, or service.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| ACC-120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| BUS-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| OST-164 | Office Editing | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 17 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC-150 | Accounting Software Applications | 2 |
| ACC-152 | Advanced Software Applications | 2 |
| MAT-110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3 |
| OST-138 | Office Applications II | 3 |
| OST-171 | Introduction to Virtual Office | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 13 | |
Summer Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CTS-130 | Spreadsheet | 3 |
| OST-136 | Word Processing | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 | |
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-120 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| BUS-260 | Business Communication | 3 |
| CTS-120 | Hardware/Software Support | 3 |
| OST-289 | Office Administration Capstone | 3 |
| PSY-118 | Interpersonal Psychology | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS-115 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| OST-286 | Professional Development | 3 |
| DBA-110 or MED-121 | Database Concepts or Medical Terminology I Choose one: DBA-110: Database Concepts; MED-121: Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits: 66 credits
Certificate - Office General Fundamentals
Diploma programs are designed to provide focused, entry-level training that can typically be completed in about one (1) year. These programs may stand alone or be structured within an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree pathway. This allows students to enter the workforce quickly or continue their studies by completing additional coursework to earn a full AAS degree.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| OST-164 | Office Editing | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OST-138 | Office Applications II | 3 |
| OST-171 | Introduction to Virtual Office | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 | |
Total Credits: 12 credits
Pathway - Office Administration (CCP)
Career & College Promise (CCP) offers high school students the opportunity to take tuition-free college courses that count toward both high school and college graduation requirements. In about two years or less, students can complete college credits, certificates, or other credentials—giving them a valuable head start on their education and career goals. By enrolling in CCP, students save time, save money, and gain the confidence of knowing they are already on the path to success in college and beyond.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| OST-164 | Office Editing | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC-120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| OST-138 | Office Applications II | 3 |
| OST-171 | Introduction to Virtual Office | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 10 | |
Total Credits: 16 credits
WCE Available Classes
Boost your skills, explore new careers, or stay current in your field with Carteret C’s Workforce Continuing Education. Our flexible, non-credit courses—offered online or in-person—range from a few hours to several hundred hours and cover everything from technical training to professional development and personal enrichment. Affordable and practical, these courses help you grow your career and reach your goals on your schedule.
Program Overview
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, records management, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of office positions in business, government, and industry. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry recognized certification exams.
Office Management
Stay on track towards graduation.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| ACC-120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| BUS-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| OST-164 | Office Editing | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 17 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC-150 | Accounting Software Applications | 2 |
| ACC-152 | Advanced Software Applications | 2 |
| MAT-110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3 |
| OST-138 | Office Applications II | 3 |
| OST-171 | Introduction to Virtual Office | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 13 | |
Summer Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CTS-130 | Spreadsheet | 3 |
| OST-136 | Word Processing | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 | |
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-120 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| BUS-260 | Business Communication | 3 |
| CTS-120 | Hardware/Software Support | 3 |
| OST-289 | Office Administration Capstone | 3 |
| PSY-118 | Interpersonal Psychology | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS-115 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| OST-286 | Professional Development | 3 |
| DBA-110 or MED-121 | Database Concepts or Medical Terminology I Choose one: DBA-110: Database Concepts; MED-121: Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits: 66 credits
Certificate - Office General Fundamentals
Stay on track towards graduation.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| OST-164 | Office Editing | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OST-138 | Office Applications II | 3 |
| OST-171 | Introduction to Virtual Office | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 | |
Total Credits: 12 credits
Pathway - Office Administration (CCP)
Take tuition-free college courses that count toward both high school and college graduation requirements.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| OST-164 | Office Editing | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC-120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| OST-138 | Office Applications II | 3 |
| OST-171 | Introduction to Virtual Office | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 10 | |
Total Credits: 16 credits
WCE Available Classes
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