Administrative Assistant Associate of Applied Science
91-92 credits
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science Administrative Assistant prepares students for employment in advanced office positions as well as entry-level business positions. Students will explore employment possibilities, job requirements and earning potential in the business and office fields both locally and nationally. The curriculum provides knowledge and skills in computer applications widely used in today’s organizations including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. The curriculum also focuses on accounting fundamentals using both manual and computerized systems, business math and electronic calculator skills, management and supervisory concepts, business correspondence, presentations, customer service, personal finance, marketing and advanced office skills. Students are required to complete a practicum involving 50 hours of office experience in a local organization. This experience provides real world examples of what skills are expected in business or office positions.
Career Information
Graduates of the Administrative Assistant AAS degree will be prepared for employment in advanced office positions including Administrative Assistants, Office Managers or Executive Secretaries as well as entry-level business positions such as Accounting Technicians, Computer Applications Specialists or General Supervisors. These positions are expected to increase in demand both in Montana and nationally.
According to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, the need for Office and Administrative Support Occupations is expected to increase 20% in the next eight years. The current average salary in Montana is $32,080.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Set up and maintain an accounting system for a business.
- Demonstrate skills in researching, writing, and delivering a business presentation.
- Supervise employees in a business environment.
- Create and format business documents.
- Demonstrate proficiency in advanced computer applications.
- Solve business math computations on an electronic calculator.
- Explore community service needs and citizenship issues as they relate to local organizations.
Curriculum
Fall First Year
Winter First Year
Spring First Year
Fall Second Year
| BUMG100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUMG201 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BUMG206 | Principles of Accounting Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL202 | English Composition II | 3 |
| OFED215 | Business Writing | 3 |
| OFED239 | Business Presentations | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Winter Second Year
| BUMG150 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUMG202 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| BUMG207 | Principles of Accounting II Laboratory | 1 |
| BUMG220 | Management and Supervision | 3 |
| SPCH100 | Basic Communications | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Native American Studies General Education Open | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Second Year
Total Credit Hours: 91-92