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Business Office Technology Administrative Assistant Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement

The Business Office Technology curriculum prepares students for employment and advancement in today’s technology intensive office. The curriculum has been planned to accommodate a variety of needs and career paths. In addition to traditional office skills, students will acquire proficiency in using computers and current software to perform a variety of essential administrative functions. Graduates of the program will be prepared to work with management in all types of business environments.

Students wishing to earn a certificate or degree in Business Office Technology select an area of emphasis in either Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant. The Administrative Assistant curriculum is designed for students who wish to acquire the skills necessary for entry to a mid-level administrative support position. The Executive Assistant curriculum is designed for students who wish to prepare themselves for a mid to upper level administrative support position. The Executive Assistant curriculum also prepares students to take the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) certification examination. With additional training at a baccalaureate level college or university, students may prepare for a position in business education or business management.

Note: If certain required proficiencies can be demonstrated, alternate courses may be substituted subject to department approval.

Students wishing to earn a certificate of achievement should complete all courses listed in their chosen area of emphasis. Students wishing to earn a degree should complete all courses listed in their chosen area of emphasis plus 30 units of general education courses and electives to total a minimum of sixty units.

Career Opportunities

https://www.grossmont.edu/student-support/career-center/resources.php

Office Coordinator
Budget Manager
Event Coordinator
Quality Controller
Account Assistant
Human Resources Analyst
Legal Assistant
Word Processor
Desktop Publishing Specialist
Secretary: Executive, Medical, Educational, Financial, Government, Technical, Insurance, Small Business

The Program-level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) below are outcomes that students will achieve after completing specific degree / certificate requirements in this program. Students will:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to BOT certificates / degree programs completed.
  2. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
  3. Demonstrate appropriate human relations and workplace skills.

Associate Degree Major Requirements

Note: All courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher or “Pass.”

BOT-100Basic Keyboarding1
BOT-101AKeyboarding/Document Processing I1.5
BOT-101BKeyboarding/Document Processing II1.5
BOT-104Filing and Records Management1
BOT-106Effective Job Search1
BOT-107Office Systems and Procedures2
BOT-108Using Calculators to Solve Business Problems1
BOT-110Business English and Communication3
BOT-120
BOT-121
BOT-122
Comprehensive Word, Level I
and Comprehensive Word, Level II
and Comprehensive Word, Level III
3
Select one of the following:1-3
Essential Excel
Comprehensive Excel, Level I
and Comprehensive Excel, Level II
and Comprehensive Excel, Level III
Select one of the following:1-3
Essential Access
Comprehensive Access, Level I
and Comprehensive Access, Level II
and Comprehensive Access, Level III
Select one of the following:1-2
Essential PowerPoint
Comprehensive PowerPoint, Level I
and Comprehensive PowerPoint, Level II
Select one of the following:1-3
Integrated Office Projects
Google Applications for Business
BOT-151Using Microsoft Outlook1
Select one of the following:1-3
Office Work Experience
Office Work Experience
Office Work Experience
Select a minimum of three (3) units from the following:3
Building Keyboarding Skill I
Building Keyboarding Skill II
Building Keyboarding Skill III
Elementary Accounting
Windows for the Information Worker
Using Microsoft Publisher
Total Units24-33

Plus General Education and Elective Requirements

Certificate of Achievement

Any student who completes the preceding major requirements for Administrative Assistant qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement in Business Office Technology. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Record Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.