<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt"> What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Office Management program at Virginia College provides you with the opportunity to develop fundamental and intermediate skills and an understanding of the responsibilities of an administrative assistant or office manager. Program coursework covers keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, and database management. The curriculum also includes introductory courses in business, management, and professional ethics. The program is offered both online and on-campus. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Prior to enrolling in Virginia College's Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Office Management program, you should have an interest or possibly some experience working in a corporate setting. A basic familiarity with computers is helpful, but not required. Applicants to Virginia College programs should have a high school diploma or GED. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You will be required to complete a total of 96 quarter credit hours to earn the Associate of Applied Science degree in Administrative Office Management from Virginia College. This total represents 64 credits in foundation and area of concentration courses and 32 credits in general education and electives courses. General education courses cover mathematics, humanities, social sciences, and communications. </p> <p><u>Foundation Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>EDU 1010</td><td> Learning Framework</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 1020</td><td> Career Exploration/Planning</td></tr> </table><p><u>Concentration Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><td>AOM 1010</td><td> Keyboarding</td></tr> <tr><td>AOM 1020</td><td> Intermediate Keyboarding</td></tr> <tr><td>AOM 1100</td><td> Word Processing</td></tr> <tr><td>AOM 1110</td><td> Intermediate Word Processing</td></tr> <tr><td>AOM 1200</td><td> Spreadsheets</td></tr> <tr><td>AOM 1300</td><td> Database Management</td></tr> <tr><td>AOM 1400</td><td> Presentations</td></tr> <tr><td>AOM 2120</td><td> Desktop Publishing</td></tr> <tr><td>AOM 2230</td><td> Intermediate Spreadsheets</td></tr> <tr><td>AOM 3000</td><td> Administrative Office Management Capstone</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 1000</td><td> Introduction to Business</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 1100</td><td> Business Communication</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 2750</td><td> Workplace Ethics and Expectations</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 2760</td><td> Personnel Management</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate"> What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Office Management program, you could pursue entry-level positions in any type of business. You could perform basic secretarial tasks, offer support to managers and executives, provide customer service, or prepare presentations and spreadsheets. Possible job positions include: </p> <ul><li>Executive secretary </li><li>Administrative assistant </li><li>Program coordinator </li><li>Customer service representative </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>In many cases, advancement in the field requires at least a bachelor's degree. You could choose to enroll in a Bachelor of Business Administration program. You could also choose a Bachelor of Science in Office Administration. Some programs offer study in a specific area of office administration, such as health care office management or legal office management. </p> <p><i>Advanced degrees may not be offered at Virginia College, and credits may not be transferable.</i></p>