Administrative Office Professional
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree, Diploma, Certificate
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Be a top administrative professional. Our fully online program goes way beyond the basics. Learn advanced software applications and skills to execute and deliver on any task. Best of all, your education and training is essential to all businesses. Work in any industry. Iowa's Last-Dollar Scholarship may even cover your tuition.
What You Learn in the Administrative Office Professional Program
Merge your detail-oriented personality with your career. Learn the hard and soft skills you need to succeed in any office environment. Ace software applications, craft memos and presentations, maintain filing systems, build newsletters, and provide excellent customer service.
What Can I Do With an Administrative Office Professional Degree?
Keep the office running! Work as an administrative assistant for a company president. Be a customer service representative or handle desktop publishing for the business down the street. Take a job as a material records clerk and track products. Daily tasks may include working with records, creating professional documents, customer service, and managing changing demands of the office.
A Solid Foundation
Intro to Computers
How do I....?
Intro to Computers
Create spreadsheets, use databases, create presentations, send an email, and attach a doc.
Records Management
Where's the file?
Records Management
Learn four filing systems: alphabetic, geographic, numeric, and subject.
Keyboarding & Documents
Got a format for that
Keyboarding & Documents
Dive deep into MS Word. Format letters and memos, business reports, newsletters, and more.
Business English
I say that how?
Business English
Brush up on grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading.
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Iowa's Last-Dollar Scholarship
You may be eligible to earn a degree in this high-demand field for zero tuition costs! You file for financial aid, and if your Expected Family Contribution is at or below $20,000, the state covers the remaining balance beyond the aid for which you are eligible. More than two dozen career programs qualify, including this one. File your FAFSA by July 15.
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Tutoring
Need some extra help? We offer drop-in and scheduled tutoring on each campus, and online, too. You can also get a writing consultation via email. Visit our tutoring centers for more information on services and schedules.
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Complete your education in two years. Qualify for better jobs. Earn a higher salary. Enjoy a better quality of life. The benefits of an associate's degree are impressive and wide-ranging.
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How to Pay for EICC
College is more affordable than you think, especially when you factor in federal and state aid, loan options, scholarships, institutional grants, and Work-Study.
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