The Administrative Office Essentials microcredential prepares students with the core
skills needed to excel in today’s fast-paced office environments. Through courses
in Business Communications, Keyboarding, and Office Administration, students build
the communication, technical, and organizational skills that employers value most.
Whether students are pursuing a Business Administration degree or seeking to upskill
for new opportunities, this credential provides a competitive edge when applying for
administrative assistant and office support positions.
This course covers the fundamental principles of effective business correspondence,
report writing, and oral communications. These principles are applied first to sentences
and paragraphs, and then to specific types of business communications. It includes
a review of spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, grammar, and composition as necessary.
Keyboarding - BasicAA1113 cr.
This course introduces proper computer keyboarding techniques, builds speed and accuracy,
and provides practice in formatting personal and business documents.
Managerial AccountingAA2083 cr.
This course introduces the scope and responsibilities of administrative office management.
Topics include information management as it relates to planning, organizing, operating,
and controlling office operations, management leadership and human relations factors,
salary administration, labor management relations, and office personnel problems and
practices.
