Bachelor of Science in Office Administration
The Bachelor of Science in Office Administration program is a four-year course that prepares the students for a career in an outcome-focused, technology rich, professional environment. Courses in the curriculum are those that will thoroughly familiarize the students with current techniques in office practice and procedures, developments in office systems and technology, good team-working and management skills, and application of the principles of good human relations and communications to prepare them to be key players in day-to-day office operations. Lessons in writing routine reports and correspondence and speaking effectively to employers, employees, and the general public are provided in selected courses. The BSOA program also trains the students to work independently, without need for on-site supervision.
Top skills to learn for an Office Administrator
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Technical Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Project Management
- Financial Management
- Human Resource Management
- Ethics and Confidentiality
Career Opportunities
Entry-level jobs
- Stenographer
- Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant
- Call Center
- Customer Relations
- Customer Service Representative
- Front Desk Specialist
- Corporate Secretary
- Legal Secretary/ Medical Secretary
- Administrative Assistant
- Human Resource Assistant
Advanced Office Positions
- Administration Officer
- Office Supervisor/HR Manager
- Executive Secretary/Assistant
- Administrative Assistant/Department Assistant/Coordinator
- Executive Assistant to CEOs
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Healthcare Documentation Specialist
Specialized Administrative Office Professional
- Legal Secretary
- Medical Secretary
- Court Stenographer
- Corporate Documentation Specialist
Entrepreneurial and Self-employment Opportunities
- Freelance stenographer and encoder of various documents
- Trainer of administrative support staff
- Home-based Administrative Assistant
- Virtual Assistant
- Owner of Placement Agency Specializing in Office Administration
