Administrative Office Technology Option

Location(s): Harrison County Campus, Jackson County Campus, Perkinston Campus

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(Jackson County, Harrison County and Perkinston Campuses)

Administrative Office Technology is an option in the Business Management Technology program. This program allows students to develop skills in business computer applications, office equipment usage, and general office administration. The program is designed to give a broad overview of the entire office functions. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the integration of systems, people, and technology; coordination of people, equipment, and resources; and relationship between worker and supervisor. This program prepares students for opportunities as an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, Bookkeeper, and Secretary.

This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with an MGCCC advisor.

All students completing a career or technical program must complete an MGCCC Board-approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.

In addition, the Administrative Office Technology program offers an additional concentration: Administrative Office Technology Gaming Concentration .

Administrative Office Technology Certificate

Semester One

ACC 2213 - Principles of Accounting I Credit(s): 3
or
BOT 1433 - Business Accounting Credit(s): 3
BOT 1233 - Microsoft® Word® I Credit(s): 3 *
BOT 1273 - Introduction to Microsoft® Office® Credit(s): 3
BOT 1313 - Applied Business Math Credit(s): 3
BOT 1713 - Mechanics of Communication Credit(s): 3

Semester Two

BOT 1243 - Microsoft® Word® II Credit(s): 3
BOT 1823 - Microsoft® Excel® I Credit(s): 3
BOT 2183 - Career Readiness Credit(s): 3
BOT 2433 - QuickBooks® Credit(s): 3
BOT 2813 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30

Administrative Office Technology Diploma

Semester Three

BAD 2113 - Introduction to International Business Credit(s): 3
BOT 2333 - Microsoft® Access® Credit(s): 3
BOT 1853 - Microsoft® Excel® II Credit(s): 3
BOT 2233 - Human Resource Management Credit(s): 3
or
MMT 2233 - Human Resource Management Credit(s): 3
BOT 1493 - Social Media Management Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15

Total Clock Hours: 1,020

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Semester Four

ENG 1113 /1114 - English Composition I or ENG 1033 - Technical English Credit(s): 3/4
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I Credit(s): 3
Math/Natural Science Elective Credit(s): 3/4**
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credit(s): 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15/17

Note:

Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means ” section of this catalog regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.

*Prior to enrollment in BOT 1233 students will be required to key straight-copy material at a minimum of 35 GWPM, on a five-minute timed writing with a maximum of one error per minute. Students who do not demonstrate this level of proficiency will be required to enroll in BOT 1013 - Introduction to Keyboarding.

**MAT 1033 , MAT 1313 or Higher or Any Lab Science.