Business Office Technology 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
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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:
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to BOT certificates / degree programs completed.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
- Demonstrate appropriate human relations and workplace skills.
Associate Degree Major Requirements
Administrative Assistant Area of Emphasis
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BOT-100 | Basic Keyboarding | 1 |
| BOT-101A | Keyboarding/Document Processing I | 1.5 |
| BOT-101B | Keyboarding/Document Processing II | 1.5 |
| BOT-104 | Filing and Records Management | 1 |
| BOT-106 | Effective Job Search | 1 |
| BOT-107 | Office Systems and Procedures | 2 |
| BOT-108 | Using Calculators to Solve Business Problems | 1 |
| BOT-110 | Business English and Communication | 3 |
| 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 | ||
or BOT-132 | Google Applications for Business | |
| BOT-151 | Using Microsoft Outlook | 1 |
| 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 Units | 24-33 | |
Plus General Education and Elective Requirements
Executive Assistant Area of Emphasis
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BOT-100 | Basic Keyboarding | 1 |
| BOT-101A | Keyboarding/Document Processing I | 1.5 |
| BOT-101B | Keyboarding/Document Processing II | 1.5 |
| BOT-102A | Intermediate Keyboarding/Document Processing I | 1.5 |
| BOT-102B | Intermediate Keyboarding/Document Processing II | 1.5 |
| BOT-110 | Business English and Communication | 3 |
| or BUS-128 | Business Communication | |
| BOT-120 | Comprehensive Word, Level I | 1 |
| BOT-121 | Comprehensive Word, Level II | 1 |
| BOT-122 | Comprehensive Word, Level III | 1 |
| BOT-123 | Comprehensive Excel, Level I | 1 |
| BOT-124 | Comprehensive Excel, Level II | 1 |
| BOT-125 | Comprehensive Excel, Level III | 1 |
| BOT-126 | Comprehensive Access, Level I | 1 |
| BOT-127 | Comprehensive Access, Level II | 1 |
| BOT-128 | Comprehensive Access, Level III | 1 |
| BOT-129 | Comprehensive PowerPoint, Level I | 1 |
| BOT-130 | Comprehensive PowerPoint, Level II | 1 |
| BOT-132 | Google Applications for Business | 3 |
| BOT-150 | Using Microsoft Publisher | 1 |
| BOT-151 | Using Microsoft Outlook | 1 |
| Select a minimum of three (3) units from the following courses: | 3 | |
| Elementary Accounting | ||
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Human Relations in Business | ||
| Financial Accounting | ||
| Business Law: Legal Environment of Business | ||
| Introduction to International Business | ||
| Total Units | 29 | |
Plus General Education and Elective Requirements
Certificate of Achievement
Any student who completes the preceding major requirements for Administrative Assistant or Executive 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.