Professional Administrative Management
A.S. Degree Business Technology · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Professional Administrative Management A.S. Degree program prepares students for business administrative careers, including those in middle/administrative management. Students develop abilities that create opportunities for promotions, job transitions, and positions of greater responsibility in the workplace. Emphasis is on supervision, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Apply efficient work procedures and practices for maintaining a productive work environment.
- Apply effective office management supervisory functions including planning, leading, organizing, and controlling.
- Proficiently use the features of spreadsheet, word processing, desktop publishing, presentation, contact management, and database application software.
- Demonstrate academic skills that prepare them to participate in all domains of society: civically, economically, and politically.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree (AS): | ||
| Required Core: | 21 | |
| BUSTEC 40B | Computer Keyboarding: Speed and Accuracy Development | 3 |
| BUSTEC 62 | Microsoft Office Outlook | 1.5 |
| BUSTEC 63 | Microsoft Office Excel - Comprehensive | 3 |
| BUSTEC 64 | Microsoft Office Access-Comprehensive | 3 |
| BUSTEC 400 | Job Search and Interviewing Techniques | 1.5 |
| BUSTEC 471 | Administrative Office Management | 3 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| BUSTEC 60A | Microsoft Office Word - Specialist | 3 |
| orBUSTEC 60B | Microsoft Office Word - Expert | 3 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| BUS 88 | Business Communication | 3 |
| orBUSTEC 455 | Fundamentals of English for Business | 3 |
| Nine units from the following: | 9 | |
| BUSTEC 50 | Filing and Records Management | 3 |
| BUSTEC 60B | Microsoft Office Word - Expert | 3 |
| BUSTEC 61 | Microsoft Office PowerPoint | 1.5 |
| BUSTEC 410 | MS Publisher Comprehensive | 3 |
| BUSTEC 452 | Administrative Financial Bookkeeping | 3 |
| BUSTEC 460 | Proofreading: Text-Editing Skills | 3 |
| BUSTEC 470 | Office Systems and Procedures | 3 |
| Total | 30 | |
Other Information
Business, Technology, and Hospitality
Local Program (Major) Code: S321
Program Control Number: 04761
TOP Code: 0514.40*
CIP Code: 52.0204