Office Technologies - Business Office Support Specialist
Whether you're looking to learn entry-level office skills for your first professional position or update your office skills to stay competitive in today’s job market, Allegany College of Maryland's Office Technologies - Business Office Support Certificate program can help. In just one semester, you'll get the training you need to stay on top of current office technologies.
Our Business Office Support certificate is designed to meet your individual training needs for your role as an office assistant. With options for you to take introductory or advanced level skill courses to prepare for today’s workplace, you'll gain the up-to-date technology and communication skills required to become an asset in any office setting.
All courses within this certificate are applicable toward the one-year certificate of Office Systems Support and the two-year Associate of Applied Science degree Office Technologies - Administrative Assistant.
As a Business Office Support program student, you'll be invited to participate in Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), the collegiate equivalent of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and its many college-sponsored and community service projects.
As an Office Technologies - Business Office Support program student, you'll expand your knowledge and gain career training through instruction in:
- Proficient keyboarding and computer skills
- Software applications in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
- Quickbooks
- Integration of software applications
- Basic accounting/bookkeeping skills
- General office skills
- Skilled in document preparation and information management
A full listing of program courses and their descriptions can be found in the credit catalog.
Office Technologies - Business Office Support Specialist program graduates enjoy enriching and rewarding careers in the following industries:
- Construction
- Education
- Financial
- Government
- Healthcare personal care, and social assistance
- Human Resources
- Research
- Retail
- Technology
View Salary Information from the U.S. Dept. of Labor
301-784-5319
phughes@allegany.edu
Technologies 124
A.A., Allegany College of Maryland
B.S., Shepherd University
M.Ed., Frostburg State University
301-784-5317
thosselrode@allegany.edu
Technologies 125
A.A., Allegany College of Maryland
B.S., M.Ed., Frostburg State University
Gainful Employment Program Disclosure
Business Office Support Specialist (CIP Code 51.1099)
U.S. Department of Labor’s Summary Report for
Business Office Support Specialist - Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (SOC Code 43-6014) :
http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc436014.htm
Costs of the Program
|
FY2012 Rates |
Tuition |
Program Fees |
Books/Supplies |
Total Cost |
|
In-County |
2052 |
192 |
$1400 |
2244 |
|
Out-of-County |
3636 |
192 |
$1400 |
3828 |
|
Out-of-State |
4320 |
192 |
$1400 |
4512 |
This rate is an estimate relative to the course selection of the student. Cost is subject to change with increases in course materials and credit fees.
Enrollment Rates
Academic Year 2012 Enrollment rates*: 6
Number of Graduates: 3
Percentage of Graduates with student loan debt: not applicable**
Median Loan Debt: not applicable**
On-time Graduation Rate: not applicable**
Job Placement Rate: In compliance with federal government guidelines, job placement rates will be reported once federal methodology for determining rates is developed.
*Enrollment rates are nonduplicated students not pursuing a higher degree.
**For privacy reasons, programs with fewer than ten students graduating are not subject to disclosure of this information.
