Business & Office Technology
What do you want to be when you grow up? Are you organized, detail-oriented and can develop a plan of action before beginning a task? Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills? Are you confident and enjoy working with people? If you have any of these characteristics, you might want to consider the Business and Office Technology program at Hinds Community College!
Every business, large and small, reaps the benefits of well-trained, competent office support staff. As the role of the office professional evolves, the reliance on technology continues to expand in the business environment. Business & Office Technology (BOT) programs help to meet the constant demand for office positions in the fields of Accounting Technology and Office Systems Technology.
The courses in the BOT program have been planned to accommodate a variety of needs and career paths while offering an interactive education in an inviting and pleasant environment. Students will benefit from professional faculty, small class sizes and laboratories equipped with the current technology and software.
What Do Office Support Staff Do?
Secretaries and administrative assistants ensure an organization runs efficiently by performing a variety of necessary clerical and administrative duties. They create spreadsheets, manage databases and prepare presentations, reports, and documents with the use of computer software. They may also negotiate with vendors, buy supplies and manage stockrooms. Secretaries and administrative assistants also operate videoconferencing, fax and other office equipment. Specific job duties vary by experience, job title and specialty.
Hinds Community College students with a degree in Business and Office Technology can obtain the following positions:
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Administrative Assistant
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Executive Secretary
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Office Assistant
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Record clerk
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Entry level accounting position
What About The Job Forecast?
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment of administrative assistants is among those occupations with the largest number of new positions. Employment of secretaries and administrative assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2012 to 2022. Median annual earnings are $35,330 with the hourly media pay reported as $16.99 per hour. Many job openings will result from the need to replace workers who leave the occupation. The best job prospects will exist for those with a combination of work experience and computer skills.
What Will You Gain From Obtaining A Degree In Business & Office Technology?
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Broad overview of all office functions while obtaining the opportunity to investigate the integration of systems through people and technology
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Exposure to career options available within the office that involve the coordination of people, equipment and resources
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Opportunity to develop the relationship between worker and supervisor
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Concentration of skills in a specific area
What Are My Degree Options?
Degree options in the Business and Office Technology program include a Career Certificate option, Technical Certificate option and AAS Degree option. All program options are written to nationally recognized, industry-based certifications. The goal is for the student to earn a “credential of value” during their time at the community college. That “credential of value” is the Associate of Applied Science degree, a Technical Certificate, a Career Certificate, and/or license/certification recognized by business and industry. The credential should be a step along a career pathway offering students ongoing opportunities to increase their earning potential in the job market.
Need More Information?
This program is located on the Jackson, Rankin, Raymond, and Vicksburg campuses of Hinds Community College. For more information on the Accounting and Office Systems options of the Business Office Technology program located on the Raymond campus, contact Vanessa Spann at 601.857.3522 (Vanessa.Spann@hindscc.edu).
For other campuses in the district, you may use the contact information below:
Accounting Technology:
Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center - 601.987.8122
Rankin - 601.936.5565
Raymond - 601.857.3522
Vicksburg-Warren - 601.629.6881
Office Systems Technology:
Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center - 601.987.8122
Rankin - 601.936.5565
Raymond - 601.857.3522
Vicksburg-Warren - 601.629.6881
