Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Office Technologies

Estados Unidos

O que eu aprenderei?

Why Study Office Technologies?

Through rapid advances in technology, globalization and organizational changes, the necessary skills required of administrative office professionals continually expand. Today’s workforce demands that employees be technologically savvy, creative and flexible enough to adapt to new and improved technology and procedures.

The AAS program is for students who wish to acquire proficiency in essential hands-on computer skills as well as the business theory required of entry-level employees in the administrative field.

The certificate is for students who wish to acquire the office skills necessary for employment or for currently employed administrative assistants who wish to update their skills or seek advancement in their professional careers.

Occupational Objectives:

The Office Technologies program provides students the skills necessary to obtain entry-level positions as administrative or executive assistants, office managers, coordinators or specialists in small businesses, large corporations and governmental agencies serving a variety of industries. However, if students decide to further their education at the baccalaureate level, additional general education courses will need to be completed at the transferring institution.

Opportunities at Rockland Community College:

There are several opportunities to gain practical business skills through extracurricular activities on campus including: the Entrepreneurial Business Plan Competition, where students compete for a USD $1,000 cash award; Rotaract, sponsored by the Rotary Club of New City; and Alpha Beta Gamma, the business honor society that recognizes scholarship among two-year college students.

Program Goals:

The program provides students with a quality business education that focuses on technology but also embodies excellence, ethics, professionalism and diversity, enabling students to think critically while reaching their personal and professional goals.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate competency in written and oral communication.
  • Apply problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking skills to workplace situations.
  • Demonstrate proficiency using current software programs.
  • Develop personal and interpersonal skills such as teamwork and leadership.

De qual departamento farei parte?

Business, Social and Behavioral Science, and Professional/Public Service Division

Opções de estudo

Período integral (4 semestres)

Valores
US$10.500,00 (R$ 52.524) por ano
The given fee is for 2018/19 and is subject to change
Data de início

Esperado Setembro 2024

Localização

Business, Social and Behavioral Science, and Professional/Public Service Division

Academic II, Room 2250,

145 College Road,

SUFFERN,

New York,

10901, United States

Requisitos de admissão

Para estudantes internacionais

Admission to Rockland Community College is open to applicants whose academic record and qualifications suggest that they have the ability to benefit from the educational experience.

Matriculated students must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Possess a local or Regent’s High School Diploma (the I.E.P. and S.A.C.C. are not a recognized diplomas);
  • Possess a high school equivalency diploma (GED) or TASC;
  • Be admitted as an Early Admit Student;
  • Be admitted as a GED Candidate;
  • Possess an associate’s degree or higher from a nationally accredited college or university;
  • Score appropriately on tests approved by the U.S. Department of Education.

For those applicants applying from a country that is not exempt, you are required to meet our English proficiency with at least ONE of the following:

  • TOEFL - Internet Based 45 or Paper Based 450
  • IELTS - 5.0
  • SAT - 420 Verbal
  • ACT - 15 Writing
  • PTE (Pearsons Test for English) Academic - 41
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