Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The organizational associate is a valuable member of the office team who is responsible for a variety of activities that support the day-to-day office operations. Organizational associates will use current software applications in preparing business documents. Basic accounting procedures and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
Prerequisite knowledge: Basic computer literacy, computer keyboarding, familiarity with the Internet, college-level reading and writing ability, and proficiency in basic mathematics.
Award Outcomes
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
Describe issues surrounding computer security
Perform Microsoft Office integration tasks
Career Opportunities
Positions are available in organizational support. Organizational support careers rank among the largest occupations in the U.S. economy. Salaries vary by skill, experience, and level of responsibility. Employment may be found with banks, insurance companies, health care facilities, government agencies, educational institutions, retail industries and various service and manufacturing businesses. Information on careers, salary, and employment outlook is available on the Minnesota State Careerwise and Bureau of Labor Statistics websites: www.careerwise.minnstate.edu and www.bls.gov.
Program Requirements
Technical Studies Required 30 Credits
General Education Required 0 Credits
General Education Elective 0 Credits
Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits
Total Occupational Certificate Credits 30
Semester Sequence
Completion of this award may require taking courses at both campuses. For more information, please contact your faculty program advisor.
Prerequisite Knowledge: A student seeking this award should have qualifying assessment scores on the math, reading, writing, computer literacy, and keyboarding placement tests as identified by individual course prerequisites.
Graduation (30 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice. This listing is to be used strictly as an advising tool.
3/12/2024 : BP 2121 / EP 2122