Diploma

Administrative Office Specialist

Business Administrative Office Specialist Diploma

It Pays to be Organized

As a graduate of National College's Administrative Office Specialist program you will be prepared with the skills employers require in a wide variety of modern office environments to include computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and others. In addition, you will acquire the skills necessary to maintain schedules, files and correspondence; organize paperwork; and manage the day-to-day operations of an office.

Through a blended curriculum of classroom lecture and computer lab exercises, you will gain the training to build essential office skills with a strong foundation in Microsoft technologies.

As a student in the Administrative Office Specialist program, you will:

  • Develop the skills to communicate effectively and provide professional customer service.
  • Learn how to handle general office procedures and tasks.
  • Learn how to utilize general desktop and spreadsheet applications.
  • Gain first-hand experience in using current Microsoft word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
  • Have a general understanding of how businesses operate.

The coursework in this program can prepare you to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam. Earning the designation of a certified Microsoft Office Specialist can help you stand out in today’s competitive job market and broaden your employment opportunities by displaying advanced skills.

  • Why National
  • Course Basics
  • Costs and Disclosures
  • Real Student Stories

Why Administrative Office Specialist Students Turn To National College:

  • Convenience and flexibility – day and evening course schedules to fit your life.
  • Small class size – allowing for one-on-one interaction with instructors.
  • Industry experienced instructors – bringing their technology skills and office management experience to class.
  • Peer tutoring – providing one-on-one help at no additional cost.
  • Training in modern computer labs – simulating real work experiences.
  • Career services – helping with career advice and resources needed for today's job search environment.
  • Refresher courses are available to all our graduates – keeping skills in their field of study sharp and current at no additional tuition costs.

 

What You Will Study:

Highlights

Introduction to Business
Learn about the basic fundamentals of business to include business terms, business concepts, organization structures, and the functions of business.

General Office Procedures
Learn fundamental office procedures you will need to perform administrative duties in the executive office.

Spreadsheet Applications
Study current spreadsheet programs and their applications as related to the workplace.

Program core courses may include:

  • General Office Procedures
  • Introduction to Business
  • The Microsoft Office
  • Desktop Applications
  • Spreadsheet Applications
  • Keyboarding I & II
  • Written Communication
Grant Information

Sister City Grant (International Students)

 


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Estimated tuition costs

Tuition $317/credit X 60 credits = $19020
Books$225/course X 16 courses = $3600
Activity Fee$15/Term X 6 terms = $90
Graduation Fee$100
TOTAL $22810

On-Time Completion Rate and Median Loan Debt For completion and median loan debt rates, this information is for the 2012 AY (which runs July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012).

Applies toOn-Time Completion RateMedian Title IV Loan DebtMedian Private Loan Debt
Bristol, Charlottesville, Cincinnati, Columbus, Danville VA, Dayton Area, Harrisonburg, Knoxville, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Online, Parkersburg, Princeton, Roanoke Valley, Stark Co (Canton), and Youngstown campuses.100.0%N/AN/A
Bartlett, Madison, Memphis, Nashville, Akron Area and Cleveland campusesN/AN/AN/A
Danville KY, Florence, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville, Richmond and South Bend campuses100.0%N/AN/A

Note: Median Institutional Loan Debt is $0 for all National College campuses.

Additional Notes: Areas marked N/A indicate that 10 or less individuals graduated from this program during the specified reporting period and used this particular source of funding.

Placement Rates For Placement Rates at our Tennessee campuses, this information is for the July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011 reporting year as reported on the 2012-2013 THEC Reauthorization.

Applies toPlacement Rate*
Bristol, Charlottesville, Cincinnati, Columbus, Danville VA, Dayton Area, Harrisonburg, Knoxville, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Online, Parkersburg, Princeton, Roanoke Valley, Stark Co (Canton), and Youngstown campuses.66.7%
Bartlett, Madison, Memphis, Nashville, Akron Area and Cleveland campuses.No Data
Danville KY, Florence, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville, Richmond and South Bend campuses.50.0%
*This rate is calculated based on a formula provided by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). For more information on this agency, click here.

Additional Notes: Areas marked with No Data indicate that no students graduated from the program during the reporting period

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