Office Administration

Advanced Training for Office Leaders

Today’s office environments are more technologically advanced than ever before. More office environments depend on tech-savvy personnel to keep daily operations running smoothly. At Broward College, we are committed to preparing you for the challenges of busy corporate, medical and small business environments.

The Office Administration programs at Broward College are varied, and include four certificate and four associate degree programs. We train you to specialize in one of two administrative settings:

Office Administration
Medical Administration

Classroom Experience

Office Administration tracks will immerse you in today’s best office practices for any organization, whether it’s the headquarters of a national conglomerate or a small non-profit office. Hands-on training focuses on:

Keyboard and typing proficiency
Basic functions of accounting, spreadsheets and data processing
Fundamentals of collecting, analyzing and summarizing financial data
Relevant computer programs and software, including common Microsoft Office programs

The program uses current industry software and state-of-the-art labs and resources to get you as job ready as possible. Class sizes are small and personalized with up to 25 students enrolled in each class. There is even the option to take all of your classes online if you are currently working full or part time.

All faculty use current and up-to-date materials and examples in the classroom, along with their own experiences of working in office administration settings. The broad skill set we teach can be applied to any workplace.

To learn more about each program, including application requirements, courses and general education classes, browse the program sheets below.

Associate and Certificate Degree Programs

Career Path

Efficient, highly organized individuals who assist with administrative office tasks are required in every organization, from corporate headquarters to universities to small offices. The job outlook for office administrators will be steady for the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

See the Career Path for office administrators.

Graduates of the Office Administration program may seek entry-level positions in business offices in a variety of industries. If students specialize medical office administration, they may find work with health care facilities. Students with general studies in office administration may consider careers, such as:

Secretary
Office manager
Medical office assistant
Administrative assistant

Search for office administration jobs.

Medical Office Management Gainful Employment Disclosure

Office Management Gainful Employment Disclosure

Office Specialist Gainful Employment Disclosure

Office Support Gainful Employment Disclosure

Is This Program Right for Me?

Taking care of an office’s day-to-day business is more intensive in today’s office environments. The best candidates for this program are:

Organized
Able to multitask
Customer orientated
Able to work as part of a team

To apply to the program, you should have a high school diploma or GED.

Accreditation

All Office Administration programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACS) to award associate’s degrees.

Faculty

All faculty have at least a master’s degree in Business, Education or a combination of the two. Our faculty attended various universities around the country including Penn State, Nova Southeastern and University of New York. All instructors have worked in business and industry, and bring real-world experience to the classroom.

Learn more about Office Administration faculty.

Courses

Full-time associate’s degree-seeking students can expect to complete all courses for the AAS tracks in two years. Completion of the certificate programs generally takes semesters.

Since our program was designed for maximum flexibility, you can choose whether to do the program completely online or on the North or South campuses.

See current course list.

For Alumni

Have you already graduated from the Office Administration program with a certificate or degree? Looking for more career advancement opportunities? Many of our graduates have gone on to pursue their bachelor’s degree in Supervision and Management.

We also recommend joining the Alumni & Friends Association today if you haven’t already. When you join, you can access networking events and new jobs, along with having the chance to help us improve Broward College through donations.

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