Virginia College | AAS in Office Management
Virginia College's Associate in Administrative Office Management program is designed to help students develop the office skills needed to work in many types of business environments. Read more about the Associate in Administrative Office Management program at Virginia College here.
Official Program Name:
Associate in Administrative Office Management
School Offering Program:
Virginia College
Program Prerequisites:
Prospective students for the Associate in Administrative Office Management program should have earned a high school diploma or the equivalent. They should also have some experience or interest in working in an office environment.
Program Description:
Students of Virginia College's Associate in Administrative Office Management program have the opportunity to develop management, communication and computer skills generally required for office professionals. Program coursework covers file, database, personnel, and project management. The program also includes basic and advanced instruction in keyboarding, word processing, and spreadsheets. The program is offered online and at several Virginia College campuses.
Learning Format:
Online and Campus-Based
Total Credits Required:
96 quarter credit hours
Financial Aid Available:
The Virginia College Financial Planning Department is prepared to help discuss scholarships, Pell Grants, and student loans for those who qualify.
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Required Courses for an Associate in Administrative Office Management:
Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Virginia College to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.
Administrative Office Management
- AOM 1010: Keyboarding (4 credits)
- AOM 1020: Intermediate Keyboarding (4 credits)
- AOM 1100: Word Processing (4 credits)
- AOM 1110: Intermediate Word Processing (4 credits)
- AOM 1200: Spreadsheets (4 credits)
- AOM 1300: Database Management (4 credits)
- AOM 1400: Presentations (4 credits)
- AOM 2120: Desktop Publishing (4 credits)
- AOM 2230: Intermediate Spreadsheets (4 credits)
- AOM 3000: Administrative Office Management Capstone (4 credits)
- BUS 1000: Introduction to Business (4 credits)
- BUS 1100: Business Communication (4 credits)
- BUS 2750: Workplace Ethics and Expectations (4 credits)
- BUS 2760: Personnel Management (4 credits)
Foundation Requirements
- EDU 1010: Learning Framework (4 credits)
- EDU 1020: Career Exploration/Planning (4 credits)
General Education
Students select general education courses with the help of a Program Director.
- Communications (12 credits)
- Humanities and Fine Arts (4 credits)
- Mathematics (4 credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (4 credits)
Post Graduation Opportunities
Furthering Your Education:
Graduates of Virginia College's Associate in Administrative Office Management program could further their education by pursuing a bachelor's degree or professional certifications. A bachelor's degree or certification could lead to increased responsibilities or advancement in the field.
Bachelor's degrees graduates could pursue include but are not limited to:
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management
Career Paths:
Completion of the Associate in Administrative Office Management program provides graduates with the opportunity to apply the management and organizational skills they might have acquired in a wide variety of business settings. Graduates could be prepared for entry-level positions at companies in almost any type of industry.
Positions graduates could pursue include:
- Executive secretary
- Administrative assistant
- Office manager
- Data entry specialist
