Office Technology
What is the Office Technology major?
Do you want to be an integral part of an office? Do you want to be the person everyone relies upon to get the administrative tasks done? The administrative professional’s role is continually evolving and employers count on their employees to accomplish daily tasks more often. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 362,000 administrative assistant and secretarial positions will be added in the U.S. between 2006 and 2016 and starting salaries are expected to increase 3.2%.
The Office Technology major prepares you to take advantage of this growth through business-based classes in communications, software applications, math, and more! You will graduate with a diploma and the skills you need to obtain entry-level administrative support jobs in offices in any industry.
What career possibilities exist in the Office Technology field?
After graduating from the office technology major, you can embark on a career as a/an:
- Administrative Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Data Entry Keyer
- Receptionist/Information Clerk
- Secretary
- Typist/Word Processor
Many types of companies hire our office technology majors, including:
- Large Fortune 500 companies
- Mid- to small-sized family-owned businesses
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- Non-profit organizations
Many industries hire our office technology majors, including:
- Accounting/Finance/Insurance
- Banking/Real Estate/Mortgage
- Biotech
- Building Construction
- Business
- Creative Design
- Customer Support/Client Care
- Editorial/Writing
- Education/Training
- Engineering
- Food Services/Hospitality
- Human Resources
- Installation/Maintenance/Repair
- IT/Software Development
- Legal, Logistics/Transportation
- Manufacturing/Production
- Marketing/Product
- Medical/Health
- Project/Program Management
- Quality Assurance/Safety
- Sales/Retail
- Security/Protective Services
What do employers expect?
Employers require the following from an office technology graduate:
- Master the computer keyboard and type a minimum of 30 wpm
- Integrate data among computer software applications (database management, presentation, spreadsheet, and word processing)
- Prepare, format, and process business documents and correspondence
- Produce and update spreadsheet reports and presentations
- Coordinate multiple schedules and online calendars
- Maintain computer files, directories, and databases
- Plan meetings and special events
- Purchase office supplies and work with vendors
- Exhibit superior oral and written communication skills
- Display exceptional time management and organizational skills
- Maintain a professional office demeanor
How do you get the experience you need to get hired?
Graduates demonstrate proficiency in the entry-level courses listed below. Continuing education and Microsoft Office certification may, in time, qualify the graduate for a managerial office position.
How is the major structured?
19 weeks
9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
What courses do I have to take to get my diploma?
- Business Communications
- Business Math
- Formatting and Document Processing
- Introduction to Computers (Internet, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Publisher, Windows)
- Keyboarding
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Professional Development
Do you want to find out more?
You are invited to attend one of our information sessions held every Monday and Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. BTC’s admissions office is ready to answer any questions. Call 1-800-516-1800
