Associate Degree

Office Technology Professional

Computer Technology Office Technology Professional Associates Degree

Professional Skills You Need to Get the Job Done

National College's Office Technology Professional program provides a well-rounded skill set for a career utilizing office technology. You will be prepared with the office skills employers require in a wide variety of modern office environments including desktop application programs and web design skills utilizing HTML and JavaScript.

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.

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.

As a student in the Office Technology Professional program, you will:

  • Gain first-hand experience in using current Microsoft word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
  • Understand basic general accounting principles and practices.
  • Learn to develop attractive and useful web pages.
  • Comprehend the fundamentals of business, management strategies, and organizational structures.
  • Understand the components of operating systems and how to use general commands.
  • Perform basic mathematical concepts and formulas and understand how they relate to real-world business situations.

 

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

Why Office Technology Professional 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 professional office and technology skills and experience to class.
  • Peer tutoring – providing one-on-one help at no additional cost.
  • Training in modern computer labs – simulating real work experience.
  • Job placement assistance – putting students in touch with local employers in their field of study.
  • 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 foundation of business to include business terms, business concepts, organization structures, and the functions of business.

Principles of Accounting I & II
Learn the fundamental business practices with an emphasis on general accounting principles.

Introduction to Web Page Design
Using HTML and JavaScript, learn to design web pages with enhancements such as graphics, colors, tables, frames, and hypertext links.

Program core courses may include:

  • Principles of Accounting I & II
  • Computerized Accounting
  • Introduction to Business
  • Principles of Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • The Microsoft Office
  • Operating Systems
  • Desktop Applications
  • Spreadsheet Applications
  • Keyboarding I
  • Business Management I
  • Introduction to Web Page Design
Grant Information

Sister City Grant (International Students)

 


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Estimated tuition costs

Tuition$317/credit X 96 credits = $30432
Books$225/course X 24 courses = $5400
Activity Fee$15/Term X 8 terms = $120
Graduation Fee$100
TOTAL$36052

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% $15,831N/A
Bartlett, Madison, Memphis, Nashville, Akron Area and Cleveland campuses100.0%N/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.81.3%
Bartlett, Madison, Memphis, Nashville, Akron Area and Cleveland campuses.50.0%
Danville KY, Florence, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville, Richmond and South Bend campuses.100.0%
*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

The State of Tennessee requires that placement rates be calculated individually by campus. Rates are as follows:

Applies toPlacement Rate**
Bristol50.0%
Nashville0.0%
**This rate is calculated based on a formula provided by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). For more information on this agency, click here.

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