Administrative Assistant
Associate in Science Business · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The AS degree, Administrative Assistant, covers a wide knowledge base needed for the workplace environment in diverse organizational settings. The program emphasizes technology, proofreading and editing, document formatting, electronic filing, accounting, business communication, and general business skills. Students will develop administrative skills necessary to be a part of the management team.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Become proficient in computer applications and use them to solve common business problems.
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision-making and problem solving.
- Create effective oral and written business communications, including quantitative report, using modern communication technologies.
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CAS 50 | Introduction to Computer Application Systems | 3 |
| CAS 54 | Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| BUS 7 | Accounting for Small Business | 3 |
| BUS 14 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 12 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 16 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| BUS 21 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS 22 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| BUS 28 | Human Relations in the Workplace | 3 |
| BUS 36 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 50A | Skills for Supervisors | 1 |
| BUS 50C | Interviewing for Success | 1 |
| BUS 50D | Resumes and Job Application Letters | 1 |
| BUS 50J | Time Management Skills | 1 |
| BUS 50K | Listening Skills | 1 |
| BUS 50M | Workplace Diversity | 1 |
| BUS 50N | Dealing with Difficult People | 1 |
| BUS 50P | Quality Customer Service | 1 |
| BUS 50R | Being a Successful Virtual Worker | 1 |
| BUS 50S | Managing Virtual Teams | 1 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Business, Economics & Information Technology
Program Control Number: 40840
TOP Code: 050600 - Business Management
CIP Code: 52.0201 - Business Administration and Management, General