Administrative Office Technology

Overview

The Administrative Office Technology (AOT) program is designed to provide students with the skills and experience necessary to achieve top-level information processing/administrative positions. In addition to offering traditional office skills training, the program offers specialized courses in legal and medical employment rates.

With new technological advances in today’s modern office, the professional must fill many roles. The office professional works alongside the executive in decision making, research and public relations while using current office technology.

In addition to offering traditional office skills training, the program offers specialized courses in legal and medical employment areas. The AOT program includes the use of microcomputer and in-depth training on the most popular training software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.

How to Enroll

To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.

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Sample Program Plan and Costs

Basic keyboarding is a skill necessary for successful course completion in the AOT program; therefore, AOT 105-Keyboarding is a prerequisite course for most AOT courses. Students are required to take AOT 105-Keyboarding or score 25 net words per minute (nwpm) on the keyboarding placement test.

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the courses offered within the Business/Public Service and Information Systems Technology Departments for the grade to be counted toward graduation. Specifically, these include courses with the following prefixes: ACC, AOT, BAF, BUS, CPT, EGR, HUS, IST, LEG, MGT and MKT.

Students must meet all exit program competencies for graduation from this program.

Class Delivery Methods

View current courses offered via our online course directory.

On-Campus	Traditional. Classes meet on campus.
Virtual	100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom.
Hybrid	Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual.
Online	100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time.

Full Time Schedule
Part Time Schedule

Full Time Schedule

Semester	Course ID	Course Title	Classroom	Online	Hybrid	Virtual	Credits
Semester 1 (16 Credit Hours)	COL-101	College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success.	•	•	•	•	1
	AOT-110	Document Formatting Document Formatting ID: AOT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes speed, accuracy, and developing document formatting skills using keyboarding competencies.			•		3
	AOT-133	Professional Development Professional Development ID: AOT-133 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes development of personal and professional skills required of an office worker in areas such as projecting a professional image, job seeking skills, office etiquette, ethics, and time and stress management.		•			3
	CPT-170	Microcomputer Applications Microcomputer Applications ID: CPT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration.		•	•		3
	ENG-101	English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented.	•	•	•	•	3
	PSY-201	General Psychology General Psychology ID: PSY-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology.	•	•	•	•	3
Semester 2 (15 Credit Hours)	AOT-161	Records Management Records Management ID: AOT-161 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes records management functions and various types of storage methods, technology, and procedures.		•			3
	AOT-210	Document Production Document Production ID: AOT-210 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes the production of documents found in typical business offices. The major focus is on productivity and excellence in document production.			•		3
	CPT-179	Microcomputer Word Processing Microcomputer Word Processing ID: CPT-179 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces microcomputer word processing. Topics include creating, editing, formatting, and printing documents.		•			3
	MAT-155	Contemporary Mathematics Contemporary Mathematics ID: MAT-155 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes techniques and applications of the following topics: elementary number theory; algebra; geometry; measurement; graph sketching and interpretations; and descriptive statistics.	•	•		•	3
	ENG-165	Professional Communications Professional Communications ID: ENG-165 Credit Hours: 3 This course develops practical written, and oral professional communication skills. The course is oriented to current needs in industry and business, and assignments are drawn from students' majors.	•	•		•	3
Semester 3 (15 Credit Hours)	AOT-134	Office Communications Office Communications ID: AOT-134 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of grammar, punctuation, and written communication skills for the office environment.			•	•	3
	AOT-143	Office Systems and Procedures Office Systems and Procedures ID: AOT-143 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes procedures and applications used in the office environment.		•			3
	CPT-172	Computer Database Computer Database ID: CPT-172 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces computer database concepts, including generating reports from database, creating, maintaining, and modifying databases.		•	•		3
	CPT-174	Computer Spreadsheets Computer Spreadsheets ID: CPT-174 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces the use of spreadsheet software on the microcomputer. Topics include creating, editing, using formulas, using functions, and producing graphs.		•	•		3
	CPT-279	Advanced Microcomputer Word Processing Advanced Microcomputer Word Processing ID: CPT-279 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes complex applications of word processing software for the microcomputer using advanced concepts.		•			3
Semester 4 (15 Credit Hours)	ACC-111	Accounting Concepts Accounting Concepts ID: ACC-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the principles of the basic accounting functions--collecting, recording, analyzing, and reporting information.	•	•	•	•	3
	AOT-234	Administrative Office Communications Administrative Office Communications ID: AOT-234 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes communication skills necessary in the business environment. It includes composing business correspondence, developing and giving oral presentations, practicing recording and translating information using the latest technology, and developing effective communication skills.		•			3
	PHI-115	Contemporary Moral Issues Contemporary Moral Issues ID: PHI-115 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines moral issues in contemporary society, including basic principles and applications of ethics.	•	•			3
	AOT-255	Senior Practicum Senior Practicum ID: AOT-255 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes practical experience in an approved office setting as well as class meetings. Emphasis is placed on such topics as career planning, ethics, attitude, and other subjects which enhance employability skills.		•			3
	AOT-265	Office Desktop Publishing Office Desktop Publishing ID: AOT-265 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes the integration of text and graphics using computer software to design, edit, and produce a variety of documents.		•			3
				Total Credit Hours		61
				Estimated Cost Financial Aid		$11,468.00 Not including fees and equipment

Part Time Schedule

Semester	Course ID	Course Title	Classroom	Online	Hybrid	Virtual	Credits
Semester 1 (10 Credit Hours)	COL-101	College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success.	•	•	•	•	1
	AOT-110	Document Formatting Document Formatting ID: AOT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes speed, accuracy, and developing document formatting skills using keyboarding competencies.			•		3
	AOT-133	Professional Development Professional Development ID: AOT-133 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes development of personal and professional skills required of an office worker in areas such as projecting a professional image, job seeking skills, office etiquette, ethics, and time and stress management.		•			3
	CPT-170	Microcomputer Applications Microcomputer Applications ID: CPT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration.		•	•		3
Semester 2 (6 Credit Hours)	ENG-101	English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented.	•	•	•	•	3
Semester 2 (6 Credit Hours)	PSY-201	General Psychology General Psychology ID: PSY-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology.	•	•	•	•	3
Semester 3 (9 Credit Hours)	AOT-161	Records Management Records Management ID: AOT-161 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes records management functions and various types of storage methods, technology, and procedures.		•			3
	AOT-210	Document Production Document Production ID: AOT-210 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes the production of documents found in typical business offices. The major focus is on productivity and excellence in document production.			•		3
	CPT-179	Microcomputer Word Processing Microcomputer Word Processing ID: CPT-179 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces microcomputer word processing. Topics include creating, editing, formatting, and printing documents.		•			3
Semester 4 (6 Credit Hours)	MAT-155	Contemporary Mathematics Contemporary Mathematics ID: MAT-155 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes techniques and applications of the following topics: elementary number theory; algebra; geometry; measurement; graph sketching and interpretations; and descriptive statistics.	•	•		•	3
Semester 4 (6 Credit Hours)	ENG-165	Professional Communications Professional Communications ID: ENG-165 Credit Hours: 3 This course develops practical written, and oral professional communication skills. The course is oriented to current needs in industry and business, and assignments are drawn from students' majors.	•	•		•	3
Semester 5 (9 Credit Hours)	AOT-134	Office Communications Office Communications ID: AOT-134 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of grammar, punctuation, and written communication skills for the office environment.			•	•	3
	AOT-143	Office Systems and Procedures Office Systems and Procedures ID: AOT-143 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes procedures and applications used in the office environment.		•			3
	CPT-172	Computer Database Computer Database ID: CPT-172 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces computer database concepts, including generating reports from database, creating, maintaining, and modifying databases.		•	•		3
Semester 6 (6 Credit Hours)	CPT-174	Computer Spreadsheets Computer Spreadsheets ID: CPT-174 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces the use of spreadsheet software on the microcomputer. Topics include creating, editing, using formulas, using functions, and producing graphs.		•	•		3
Semester 6 (6 Credit Hours)	CPT-279	Advanced Microcomputer Word Processing Advanced Microcomputer Word Processing ID: CPT-279 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes complex applications of word processing software for the microcomputer using advanced concepts.		•			3
Semester 7 (6 Credit Hours)	ACC-111	Accounting Concepts Accounting Concepts ID: ACC-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the principles of the basic accounting functions--collecting, recording, analyzing, and reporting information.	•	•	•	•	3
Semester 7 (6 Credit Hours)	AOT-234	Administrative Office Communications Administrative Office Communications ID: AOT-234 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes communication skills necessary in the business environment. It includes composing business correspondence, developing and giving oral presentations, practicing recording and translating information using the latest technology, and developing effective communication skills.		•			3
Semester 8 (9 Credit Hours)	PHI-115	Contemporary Moral Issues Contemporary Moral Issues ID: PHI-115 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines moral issues in contemporary society, including basic principles and applications of ethics.	•	•			3
	AOT-255	Senior Practicum Senior Practicum ID: AOT-255 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes practical experience in an approved office setting as well as class meetings. Emphasis is placed on such topics as career planning, ethics, attitude, and other subjects which enhance employability skills.		•			3
	AOT-265	Office Desktop Publishing Office Desktop Publishing ID: AOT-265 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes the integration of text and graphics using computer software to design, edit, and produce a variety of documents.		•			3
				Total Credit Hours		61
				Estimated Cost Financial Aid		$11,468.00 Not including fees and equipment

Careers

Executive Administrative Assistant

The Executive Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative support for an office and for top executives of an organization. They often handle more complex responsibilities, such as reviewing incoming documents, conducting research, and preparing reports. Executive Administrative Assistants also receive visitors arrange conference calls and schedule meetings. Training and supervising lower-level clerical staff is another possible duty.

Average Annual Salary

$59,862

According to EMSI data as of 2022

Where Can I Work?

Business Corporations
Educational Institutions
Government Agencies
Insurance Companies

Careers

Administrative Specialist

An Administrative Specialist may greet visitors, route and resolve information requests, supervise support clerical staff, review, track and prepare budgets; maintain records and databases, coordinate space and office organization; purchase and manage supplies and equipment, and coordinate office and/or departmental operations.

Projected Job Growth

+2.3%

Average Annual Salary

$48,081

According to EMSI data as of 2022

Where Can I Work?

Government Agencies
Educational Institutions

Careers

Office Clerk

The office clerk will be able to handle phone calls, schedule appointments, type, format, and edit routine messages, use verbal and written communication skills effectively, handle confidential information discretely, and use standard office equipment and software in a professional manner.

Average Annual Salary

$29,922

According to EMSI data as of 2022

Where Can I Work?

Business Corporations
Businesses
Insurance Companies

What’s next after I complete this program?

Further Your Education

The Administrative Office Technology associate degree will give graduates the advanced knowledge of the curriculum relating to other 4-year degrees such as Business Administration or Integrated Information Technology. With a bachelor’s degree, graduates will have the opportunity to land in careers such as finance manager, marketing manager, corporate trainer, database administrator, and more.

Start Your Career

After earning your Administrative Office Technology degree, be ready to enter the workforce equipped with the necessary skills to excel in this career. Advance in your career path with your Administrative Office Technology degree proudly displayed.

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