Professional Office Administration

Credential:: Certificate
Locations:: Beavercreek and Springfield - Leffel Lane
Semester Credit Hours:: 30
Total Tuition & Fees:: $4,869.9

Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Overview

What if you could launch a professional office career in just one year? The professional office administration certificate equips you with the skills for entry-level roles in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven workplaces. You’ll learn document production, business communication, office procedures, accounting basics and essential software applications, gaining the confidence and competence employers look for in administrative professionals. This certificate can be completed through a combination of evening and online courses, offering flexibility for working adults or career changers. All coursework fully applies toward the medical office administration associate degree, making this an ideal starting point for immediate employment and long-term career growth.

Course Requirements

Year One

Fall
Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
OAD 1101	Document Production I ^**	Credit Hours: 3
OAD 1205	Office Procedures	Credit Hours: 3
ACC 1000	Accounting Concepts ^	Credit Hours: 3
ENG 1111	English I	Credit Hours: 3

Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
OAD 1102	Document Production II ^	Credit Hours: 3
OAD 1105	Business English ^	Credit Hours: 4
ITS 1105	Computer Concepts and Software Applications ^*	Credit Hours: 3
ITS 1238	Intermediate Spreadsheet ^	Credit Hours: 2
MGT 1120	Principles of Management	Credit Hours: 3
MTH 1060	Business Mathematics ^	Credit Hours: 3

Footnotes

^Proficiency test available.

* Students with little or no computer background should enroll in ITS 0700 before taking other computer courses. Students without adequate keyboarding skills should enroll in ITS 0710 before taking a computer class.

**Proficiency test available. Students must pass a 3-minute timed writing test with speed of 35 NWPN.

Students should follow the recommended sequencing of courses, with consideration to the pre/co requisites, including college preparatory requirements.