Associate of Arts in Office Administration
Department
Department of Business Administration and Finance
College
College of Business
Overview of the program
The Department of Business Administration and Finance offers an Associate of Arts degree program in Office Administration. The Department's objectives are:
- To provide students with a basic knowledge and understanding of business
- To prepare students to perform in various capacities in business organizations
Strengths of the program
- Students are expected to complete the Associate of Arts in Office Administration degree program within two years.
- It offers classes leading to certifications.
- It provides students with practical knowledge and skills that are needed in the job market.
Preparing for a job in the program
- Acquire business skills in typing, data analysis, presentation, writing, and communication.
- Develop practical skills based on the knowledge that was learned in the College of Business.
- Solve office problems based on the knowledge in various disciplines.
- Maintain computer skills that are needed in the real business world.
Careers in the program
The Department of Business Administration and Finance prepares majors in office administration for potential jobs in the following areas:
- Advanced spreadsheet applications
- Business communications
- Business technology
- Database applications
- Desktop publishing
- Keyboarding
- Microcomputer applications
- Office and administrative support
- Telecommunications
- Word processing
- Other business-related fields
Starting Salaries after completing the program (estimates only)
$20,000 - $30,000
Related fields that might interest you
- Administrative assistant
- Bank staff
- Business manager
- Business owner
- Database specialist
- Office administrator
- Office manager
- Office specialist
- Spreadsheet specialist
- Presentation application specialist
- Word specialist
How do I know this is the degree for me?
Common Strengths and interests of students in the program
Office administration majors develop the following basic knowledge and skills in:
- The general business environment
- The analysis of office administrative issues
- Business communications
- Microcomputer applications
Contact Information
Department of Business Administration and Finance
College of Business
SLU 10813
Hammond, LA 70402
On Campus: Garrett Hall, Room 60
Telephone: 985-549-2086
Fax: 985-549-2881
Email: lsalisbury@selu.edu
