Office Support < Great Falls College MSU

Certificate of Applied Science Degree

Program Director: Kerry Dolan

Program Faculty: Jessica Boyer

Students can complete this program in multiple options, including face to face, distance/hybrid, and full or part time.

This program is designed to prepare for entry-level employment in the office setting in a variety of industries. Graduates will be prepared to work in private or governmental agencies as office clerks, administrative assistants and other related positions designed to support the business operations of an organization.

Graduates are prepared to:

Create and maintain business records.
Use office software applications.
Communicate professionally, both orally and in writing.

Estimated Resident Program Cost*

Estimated Resident Program Cost
Item	Cost
Tuition and Fees	$4,028
Books/Supplies	$1,149
Total	$5,177

*: Fall 2024 MUS Student Health Insurance Premiums may be changing. Please check the Health Insurance website and/or Student Central for confirmed premium rates.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
BGEN 105	Introduction to Business ⁺	3
CAPP 131	Basic MS Office ⁺	3
COMX 115	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication ⁺	3
M 105	Contemporary Mathematics ^{**, +}	3
WRIT 121	Introduction to Technical Writing ^{**, +}	3
	Credits	15
Spring
ACTG 101	Accounting Procedures I ^{**, +}	3
ACTG 180	Payroll Accounting ^*,+	3
BMGT 245	Customer Service Management ^*,+	3
CAPP 156	MS Excel ^*,+	3
Select one of the following:
WRIT 220	Business and Professional Writing ^*,+	3
OR BOTH
BGEN 215	Career Readiness ⁺	2
CAPP 110	Short Courses: MS Outlook ⁺	1
	Credits	15
	Total Credits	30

+: A grade of C- or above is required for graduation.
*: Indicates prerequisites needed.
**: Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment.