Information - Business Education / Office Administration

WSCC offers a variety of options for educational advancement in the business field. You may choose from three degree programs or two short certificates.  These options were designed to meet a variety of educational goals.

Associate in Applied Science Degrees

Program lengths are approximately 67 semester hours. Students may need to take remedial classes (thus increasing hours required) depending on placement test scores.

Accounting

The Accounting degree is designed to meet the needs of those students who wish to work in the accounting field or who are presently employed and want to update skills. After achieving this two-year degree, graduates may work in positions such as accounting clerk, accounts payable/receivable specialists, personal income tax clerks, collection clerks, or professional bookkeepers. Emphasis is placed on combining accounting theory and computerized accounting.

Should you wish to eventually complete a four-year Accounting degree, follow the program for Business Administration.

Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant degree prepares students to work in offices and businesses of all sizes and types. After achieving this two-year degree, graduates may serve as information and communication managers for an office; plan and schedule meetings and appointments; organize and maintain paper and electronic files; manage projects; conduct research; disseminate information; and handle travel arrangements. Students will be prepared to handle duties necessary to run an organization efficiently. Emphasis is placed on up-to-date technology as well as modern office procedures.

Medical Administrative Assistant

The Medical Administrative Assistant degree prepares students with the skills necessary to enter the medical workforce in doctors' offices, hospitals, clinics, and other health facilities. After achieving this two-year degree, graduates may use their knowledge of medical terminology, office technology, and medical office procedures in their work as receptionists, insurance clerks, and office managers in medical settings.

Certificates

Certificate lengths vary by option. Students may need to take remedial classes depending on placement test scores.  Short certificates are not degrees. However, students may obtain a certificate then add classes to be eligible for one of the Associate in Applied Science degrees in Business Education (Accounting, Administrative Assistant, or Medical Administrative Assistant).

Accounting Application Short Certificate 

General Office Assistant Short Certificate

Human Resources Application Short Certificate

Medical Office Assistant Short Certificate

Software Applications Short Certificate