Office Administration, Diploma Program

MTI College also offers a two-year Associate (A.A.S.) in Business Administration Degree as well as the following office administration diploma program.

This diploma program may be completed in approximately 36 weeks.

Office Administration Course Objective:

To qualify the student for employment in entry-level positions in office administration. Students will gain knowledge of computerized business applications, including the Microsoft Office Suite.

Office Administration Course Description:

Business Support Specialists perform a variety of duties that may include composing and processing letters and other correspondence, scheduling appointments, transcribing recorded communication, greeting clients and filing. Due to advancements in business technology and in the use of computers, facsimile machines, and voice mail, Business Support Specialists are performing more complex responsibilities such as researching and preparing statistical data, supervising, and training.

Students who successfully complete this office administration course are eligible for advancement to Year Two of the A.A.S. in Business Administration Degree.

Employment Trends:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an increase of approximately 400,000 jobs by the year 2005. These positions are generated each year as experiencedworkers transfer to other occupations or leave the labor market. In addition, as companies continue to downsize, there is an increasing need for Business Support Specialists to handle complex assignments that were previously handled by middle management.

Career Avenues:
Administrative Assistant
Executive Secretary
Senior Office Assistant
Department Assistant
Transcriptionist
Front Office Manager
Leasing Consultant
General Office
Customer Service Representative
Eligibility Worker
File Clerk
Claims Assistant
Receptionist
Clerk Typist I and II
Office Coordinator