Office Information Systems: E-Business

The Office Information Systems E-Business Associate of Applied Science degree and College Certificate programs are designed to prepare students for successful careers as administrative assistants in an E-Business environment. The program will prepare students to be proficient in the use of advanced computer programs, decision-making responsibilities, and prepare them to manage a business website. 

Students in E-Business develop a breadth of knowledge related to developing an e-business, including business-to business (B2B) and business to customer (B2C) initiatives, and an understanding of the key e-business technologies. Students are introduced to a variety of topics including assessing technical infrastructure requirements, understanding the impact of evolving legal and regulatory issues, strategies for obtaining funding, management, marketing and selling. 

A College Certificate and Associate of Applied Science degree in Office Information Systems: E-Business from WCCCD prepares you for work as an Administrative Assistant in a wide variety of industries such as:

  • Government Agencies
  • Home Offices (Virtually)
  • Hospitals
  • Legal Offices
  • Medical Offices
  • Public/Private School

What’s the Job Outlook for Office Information Systems: E-Business?

Overall employment of secretaries and administrative assistants is projected to decline 8 percent from 2021 to 2031.

Despite declining employment, about 354,000 openings for secretaries and administrative assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

27
credits required to complete a College Certificate in the Office Information Systems: E-Business Program **Note: Certificate total hours may not include prerequisites.
61
credits required to complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in the Office Information Systems: E-Business Program **Note: Program total hours may not include prerequisites.
$39,680
median annual wage for administrative assistants as of May 2021

Recommended course sequence:

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Educational Affairs Contact Information

Phone: 313-496-2600

Email: edaffairs@wcccd.edu