Office Management

A.A. Degree Business Applications & Technology · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Program Code: SAC.BAOM.AA

Program Control Number: 04189

Professional training in office management, business communication, and digital collaboration for students preparing for administrative careers in today’s technology-driven workplace. Develop skills in leadership, organization, business writing, and customer service using current business standards. Learn to manage office procedures, plan meetings, and coordinate projects using Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Strengthen communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities while applying AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT to improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity in administrative operations.

This degree includes preparation for multiple Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, earning industry-recognized certifications that validate technical proficiency and career readiness. It builds upon the Office Management Certificate of Achievement and integrates skills from the Microsoft Office Professional, Business Applications and Technology, Computer Fundamentals for Business, and Digital Publishing programs to support career pathways in business technology, office administration, and leadership.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. Demonstrate effective communication, professionalism, and ethical decision-making in office environments.
  2. Apply leadership, organization, and time management skills to plan and manage administrative operations.
  3. Use Microsoft 365 applications to create and manage business documents, presentations, and data projects.
  4. Apply AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT to streamline office communication, reporting, and scheduling.
  5. Prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams to demonstrate proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
CourseTitleUnits
Required courses:19-22
BA 100Business Writing Skills3
BA 102Professional Skills & Career Readiness3
BA 103Business Mathematics3
BA 179Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)3
orBA 125Microsoft Word2
BA 190Microsoft PowerPoint2
BA 188Microsoft Excel2
BA 126Microsoft Outlook2
BA 127Microsoft Teams2
BA 163Adobe Acrobat3
Select 2 of the following elective courses:3-6
BA 189Advanced Microsoft Excel2
CMPR 167Microsoft Access3
ACCT 120QuickBooks Online4
BA 130Introduction to Spanish Bilingual Interpreting3
BA 140Introduction to Vietnamese Bilingual Interpreting3
BA 182Google Apps & Google Drive2
BA 107AI Strategies for Business2
BA 108AI Ethics for Business2
BA 101Work Experience - Business Applications & Technology1-4
Total22-28

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