AAS Virtual Office Information Specialist
Work Virtually Anywhere
Information technology has revolutionized the office environment. Electronic correspondence, the internet and virtual/wireless technology has revolutionized all businesses and industry, at home and abroad. As advances in technology continue, business minded individuals need to be prepared to use technology to advance within their chosen career field. This program of study is designed to prepare students for clerical, support and administrative assistant positions in all areas of business, from professional offices to public institutions, and government agencies. Students will become proficient in industry current office technology and equipment, workplace procedures, document processing and design, and communication skills. Students will be able to utilize innovative technology - such as mobile devices, netbooks and social media - to enhance and improve office procedures.
In addition, students will develop the interpersonal, decision making and analytical skills required in dealing with workplace problems and situations. This program combines a well-balanced academic program with expert administrative and computer instruction to give students the diversified educational training and background needed to hold positions of importance in many areas of the business world. Students will acquire in iPod Touch for the moblie learning device required for this program.
Skills You'll Learn
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Utilize current and innovative office technology in the operation of the virtual workplace and/or office environment
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Employ key financial, managerial, marketing, relational and ethical business principles as it related to the office environment and the global economy
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Utilize higher level organizational, interpersonal and technical skills to successfully implement required office practices and procedures
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Utilize advanced computer technology applications in the office environment to improve work-place efficiency
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Assess current business related technologies and resources to enhance professional administrative productivity
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Employ information literacy skills through the effective use of technology and information resources to accomplish a goal
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Pursue new learning opportunities within their community and career for personal and professional growth
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Develop thinking processes and utilize learning strategies to understand their meta cognitive abilities
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Transfer knowledge from life lessons and formal instruction to new situations as evidence of relational learning
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Demonstrate proficient mathematic and communication (written and oral) skills as required in the workplace
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Jobs in Virtual Office
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Executive Secretaries/Admin. Assistants
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$20.03 Median Hourly Salary
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Secretary
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$14.41 Median Hourly Salary
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Source: O*Net Median Wages
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Student Consumer Information for this Program
| Related Occupation |
SOC* Code and Website Link |
| Executive Secretaries and Administrative |
43-6011.00 |
| Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive |
43-6014.00 |
CIP: 52.0401
Cost**
| Tuition: |
$31,140.00 |
| Fees: |
$225.00 |
| Room & Board: |
$0.00 |
| Books & Supplies: |
$3,900.00 |
On-Time Completion Rate: N/A (New Program started June 2011)
Normal Time to complete program: 2 Years
Median Title IV Debt: $0.00
Median Private Debt: $0.00
Number of students completing program between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010: 0
Number of students completing with any student loan debt: 0
*Standard Occupational Code
**completed using Sept 2011 tuition rate. Completing program within
normal time. Two years used for AAS, 2.5 years used for Nursing
degrees, and 4 years for BBA/BS.
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