Academics 
What Can I Do With This Degree?
Faculty:
Marilyn
Humeston
The Administrative Assistant occupies a key position within the office information network and performs a variety of challenging functions. According to a recent survey, managers will rely on administrative assistants to do internet research, desktop publishing, supervise and train co-workers, prepare reports and presentations, and manage projects.
Where You Could Go
Skills acquired in the Office Management degree program create paths to other careers in computers, desktop publishing, administration, human resources, and management.
NC State has over 40 agreements with four-year colleges and universities, to provide a smooth transition for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Through university partnerships, some four-year courses are also offered on the NC State campus or online.
What You Could Earn
The average starting salary in this area ranges from $22,000 to $27,000.
Job Demand
The need for information is growing at a phenomenal rate. The ways that organizations use, manage, and store that information is critical to their success. Every type of business requires the skill and knowledge possessed by administrative assistants. It is estimated that there will soon be nearly 26 million administrative assistant jobs in the nation. The placement rate for NC State Office Management graduates is nearly 95%.
Additional Certification
The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification program is a standard, universally accepted validation of computer skills for the Microsoft Office suite of business productivity applications. NC State offers the MOS courses as part of the Office Management Degree program.
Office Management Curriculum
(in PDF format)
Other 4-Year Degree Transfer Options
Related Programs:
Office Skills Certificate