Office Systems Technology

WELCOME

Thank you for your interest in Office Systems Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree. This program is offered 100% online with some courses offered in the hybrid and in-person modalities. If attending full-time, you can complete your Associate of Applied Science Degree in two years with several industry-based certifications available along your educational journey.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Office Systems Technology program prepares students for a career in a business office environment utilizing oral, written, and desktop communications skills.The program includes instruction in business communications, public relations, scheduling and travel management, conference and meeting recording, report preparation, office equipment and procedures, office supervisory skills, professional standards, and legal requirements. Students will learn the necessary skills to work for business executives and top management. CIP 520401

Office Systems Technology Certificate and degree options

Certificate of Technical Studies - Office Assistant (21 credit hours required)
Certificate of Technical Studies - Word Processor Operator (39 credit hours required)
Associate of Applied Science in Office Systems Technology (60 credit hours required)

INDUSTRY-BASED CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) in Word and PowerPoint (This certification is available in Introduction to CPTR 1100-Computer Applications which is a required course.)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) in Excel (This certification is available in CINS 1350-Spreadsheets which can be taken as a business elective course.)
Professional Business Communication - available in Business Communication (BUSN 1050).
QuickBooks Certified User (This certification is available in ACCT 2500-Computerized Accounting which can be taken as the Accounting elective course.)

SALARY & CAREER OUTLOOK

Fletcher’s Office Systems Technology program prepares students for employment as:

Office clerks
Customer service representatives
Data entry clerks
Receptionists
Secretaries
Administrative assistants
Office administrators

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Program ACCREDITATION

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education — supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence. ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels worldwide. Every quality business program worldwide is accredited.

ACBSP promotes continuous improvement and recognizes excellence in the accreditation of business education programs around the world.
ACBSP acknowledges the importance of scholarly research and inquiry and believes that such activities facilitate improved teaching. ACBSP encourages faculty involvement within the contemporary business world to enhance the quality of classroom instruction and to contribute to student learning.
ACBSP offers an accreditation process uniquely focused on teaching excellence and student outcomes. And because the council believes ACBSP success is driven by the success of its members, ACBSP officers and members align those programs and the accreditation process to meet the individual needs of each member.

Transfer Options

For students interested in transferring to Nicholls State University to earn a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems, please click this link to learn more: https://www.nicholls.edu/academic-services-center/transfer-student-resource-center/ . Students can also reach out to a transfer adviser in the Student Success Center (room 127) located at the main campus in Schriever for more details.