An Associate’s degree in Business Office Management may be what you need to qualify for a number of career options.(1)
The critical thinking, leadership, and computer skills you can gain with a degree in Business Office Management may help prepare you for office and administrative support positions in a broad variety of industries, including:
You may even want to apply your knowledge and skills in starting your own business.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies the general category of administrative and office support as having the potential to generate a large number of new jobs – about 362,000 – between 2006 and 2016. Opportunities should be the most promising for applicants with extensive knowledge of computer software applications and for those who can demonstrate adaptability and versatility in response to changes in the office environment.(2)
Today, as organizations are looking for ways to increase efficiency and cut expenses, many administrative support personnel are being called on to assume more varied responsibilities. So, with some relevant experience, your degree in Business Office Management could lead to positions such as:
Of course, your advanced computer proficiency, strong communications skills, and marketing savvy may also help improve your chances of landing the job you want.
(1) Employment is not guaranteed upon graduation.
(2) http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos002.htm
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