Anoka Ramsey Community College

Administrative Specialist

Program Information

• Program Goals

  By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning goals:

  1. Apply office and business procedures to effectively manage an office environment, employees, and systems
  2. Use appropriate technology to accurately and efficiently prepare business documents.
  3. Express ideas, information, proposals, and reactions clearly and professionally in written and spoken form.

• Completion Requirements

  • A minimum of 12 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above must be completed at ARCC.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
  • A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.
  • All computer courses must be completed within the last four years. Students may petition to extend the window beyond the four years.
  • All courses requirements must be complete before a certificate will be awarded.
  • Students must complete a Certificate Application. Certificate Applications available online, in the Office of Records & Registration, and in the Advising Center. Submit a completed form to the Office of Records & Registration.
  • The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.

  NOTE: You are encouraged to contact an academic advisor at 763-433-1230 for course planning assistance and information about transfer credit evaluation and transfer options.

• Program Requirements

  18 credits
  BUS 1103	Human Relations in the Workplace	3
  BUS 1104	Written Business Communication	3
  BUS 1112	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
  BUS 1154+	Advanced Keyboarding	3
  BUS 1155++	Word Processing Using Microsoft Word	3
  BUS 1174	Office Systems	3
  +Recommended 40 WPM keying skill or BUS 1153, Beginning Keyboarding ++Recommended pre-course: BUS 1112, Computer Concepts & Applications

• Program Sequence

  The sequence that follows is suggested for full-time students. Part-time students will need more time to complete this program; many courses are offered in the evening.

  FIRST YEAR
  Fall Semester		Spring Semester
  BUS 1103  OR BUS 1174+	3	BUS 1154++	3
  BUS 1104	3	BUS 1155	3
  BUS 1112	3
  TOTAL	9	TOTAL	6
  SECOND YEAR
  Fall Semester
  BUS 1103 OR BUS 1174*
  TOTAL	3
  +Offered odd years fall only ++Offered every year spring only

• Apply Certificate Credits Toward Degrees

  Start your degree with a certificate.

  How Administrative Specialist Certificate credits apply toward various business degrees (PDF).

• Possible Business Career Paths

  *Some occupations may require advanced education

  • Business and Finance
    • Bill and Account Collector
    • Financial Clerk (bookkeeping, accounting, accounting)
  • Government and Local Services
    • Dispatcher
    • Postal Service Worker
  • Warehousing
    • Cargo and Freight Agent
    • Courier and Messenger
    • Facilities Manager Information Clerk
  • Workplace Support
    • Desktop Publisher
    • General Office Clerk
    • Medical Coding
    • Receptionist, Administrative Assistant

• Program Credits

  Program Requirements	18
  Total	18

• Important Links

  Official Program Guidesheet

  Course Schedule

  Certificate Application

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