Office Administration
30
Credit Hours
 
Location

Newark

Format

On campus and online

 
 
 
Admission

Open enrollment

Financial Aid Eligible

Yes

 
 
 
Credential earned

IAAP Certified Administrative Professional

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OverviewAdmission RequirementsPlan of StudyContinue Your EducationFrequently Asked Questions

Office Administration

One-Year Certificate

Degrees & Certificates

Overview

Gain the knowledge and skills you need for employment in an office setting. Office administrators focus on technical processes and perform clerical tasks that help a business or organization manage day-to-day operations.

With this certificate, you’ll be ready to work in office management right away. You will also be prepared to continue your education with COTC’s Associate of Applied Business in Business Management Technology.

By completing this course, you:

  • expand your potential job opportunities in a variety of business fields
  • build a strong foundation for academic progression in business

License/Credentialing Eligibility

The office administration certificate aligns with the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) – Certified Administrative Professional Certificate.


Future Start Dates

Summer 2025

May 19

Apply by: May 12

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Autumn 2025

August 25

Apply by: Aug. 18

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Spring 2026

January 5

Apply by: Dec. 29

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Admission Requirements

This is an open-enrollment program. To be admitted, students must submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll.

Plan of Study

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Office Administration Certificate

Total hours required: 30

Autumn Semester

BUS-207

Business & Professional Communications

3

BUS-110

Introduction to Management

3

BUS-125

​PC Applications in Business

3

BUS-130

Team Building

3

BUS-135

Introduction to Human Resources Management

3

Total

15

Spring Semester

BUS-120

Business Law

3

BUS-151

Documentation and Presentation Applications

3

BUS-156

Spreadsheet Applications

3

BUS-208

Financial Business Practices

3

BUS-226

21st Century Workplace Skills

3

Total

15

The college reserves the right to change curricula without notice.

Published: March 2024

Continue Your Education

Credits earned for the office administration certificate count toward COTC’s Associate of Applied Business in Business Management Technology.

AAB in business management Technology

Frequently Asked Questions

You can complete the office administration certificate in two semesters.

You can choose to complete the office administration certificate entirely online or on campus, or you can take a combination of online and face-to-face classes.

COTC awards more than $1 million in scholarships to students each year.

Every student is encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. Students who complete the FAFSA are automatically considered for some scholarships. Other scholarships require an application.

See Paying for College for more information, or connect with the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.