Diploma Programs

Computerized Administrative Assistant

Program Objectives

As technology continues to expand, the role of the computerized administrative assistant continues to evolve. They handle a variety of administrative and clerical duties necessary to run an office more efficiently by supporting members of the executive staff.

Some of their duties include:

  • Performs a variety of administrative and clerical functions
  • Composes correspondence, manages databases, and creates reports
  • Uses and understands computerized software such as database applications and the creation of spreadsheets
  • Accesses and provides information via electronic communications software, Internet, and e-mail
Desired Personal Attributes:
  • Knowledge about word processing, spreadsheets, and database management programs
  • Proficiency in keyboarding
  • Creative thinking, problem solving, decision making, and reasoning
  • Good grammar and writing skills
  • Discretion, tact, and ethics
  • Initiative
Career Opportunities:

Fast growing industries such as personnel supply, computer and data processing services, will continue to create most new job opportunities. People who can multi-task are in demand in today’s fast paced work world. Administrative assistants are positioned to move into supervisory roles as their careers progress.

Estimated Time of Completion Semesters Months
Full-time attendance 2 7
Half-time attendance 4 14
(Semester sequencing of courses may vary)

1st Semester

Course Course Title Credit Hours Clock Hours
T101
Typewriting (Beginning & Intermediate Keyboarding)
 2.5 60
CO113
Computer Literacy for Business
2.5 60
WP111
WordPerfect
 2.0 60
A201
Basic Accounting
 3.0 60
E305
Business English & Writing
3.0 60
OP209
Office Procedures
3.0 60

2nd Semester

Course Course Title Credit Hours Clock Hours
T102
Typewriting (Advanced & Production)
2.0 60
DP103
Desktop Publishing
2.0 60
MSO301
Microsoft Office
 2.5 60
MSO401
Microsoft Office Certification Preparation
 2.0 60
T118
Transcription Keyboarding
2.0 60
OP100
Proficiency in the Workplace
 3.0 60
PROGRAM TOTALS 29.5 720