What is Administrative Office Technology?
The Administrative Office Technology program is an integrated curriculum, which prepares graduates at the certificate, diploma, and associate degree level. The Administrative Office Technology program prepares students to work in an office environment of people, processes, and technologies. Job titles may include Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Office Manager, and Financial Assistant. This personnel uses a variety of office technology and computer-based applications (word processing, electronic mail, desktop publishing, graphics, database, and spreadsheet). They support and help facilitate accurate communication and information exchange to internal and external customers on a timely basis.
Technical courses combined with general education courses prepare students for today's workforce and provide a basis for lifelong learning, a necessity for the workforce of the future. Students select an area of specialty from the following tracks: financial assistant, administrative, desktop publishing, and legal. Program graduates are employed in a professional office, education, government, businesses, and industries. Graduates may choose to sit for the Certified Professional Secretary Examination or Certified Administrative Professional Examination or Microsoft Office Specialists Certifications.
What are my degree options?
- Administrative Office Technology Associates
- Diplomas are available in:
- Administrative Assistant
- Desktop Publishing Specialist
- Financial Assistant
- Legal Office Assistant
- Office Assistant
- Certificates are available for:
- Administrative
- Basic Business Presentation
- Client Support Specialist
- Data Entry Operator
- Desktop Publishing
- Financial Assistant Clerk
- Financial Assistant Trainee
- Financial Record Keeper
- Integrated Office Skills
- Legal Receptionist
- Receptionist
How Much can I make, and Where can I take Classes?
The great thing about KCTCS is that we have colleges and campuses around the state. Choose a college, and you'll find more information on the program and the salaries for careers in the area.
