Business Information Systems Professional (AS)
Prepares students to be an advanced-level Administrative Assistant. Administrative Assistants work for supervisors, managers, and executives.
Business & Computer Technology
Choosing a career in office administration means choosing to be at the center of a company’s operations. This person-focused and varied career will offer a rewarding challenge that will provide students with skills necessary to thrive in a general business office setting.
Degrees / Certificates
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Business Information Systems Professional (C)
Prepares students to become an intermediate-level Administrative Assistant. Administrative Assistants work for supervisors, managers, and executives.
Business Information Systems Worker (C)
Prepares students to work as an entry-level Administrative Assistant. Administrative Assistants work for supervisors, managers, and executives.
Computer & Information Systems - CISCO Networking (C)
Prepares students for entry-level networking positions and is a pathway to the Information Technology Core Concepts Certificate and the Associate Degree Program in Information Systems - Systems Management.
Computer & Information Systems - Computer Maintenance (C)
Provides the exposure and training necessary to maintain and troubleshoot common PC computer systems.
Computer & Information Systems - Systems Management (AS)
Prepares students to enter the workforce in an entry level IT related position with many public and private organizations, or to start your own IT related business.
Computer Science - (AS-T)
Provides students with a common core of lower division course required to transfer and pursue a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar major in the CSU system.
General Studies: Office and Computer Technologies (AS)
The office and computer technologies emphasis allows students to explore many areas of office management, and computer and information management.
Related Areas of Study
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Business & Computer Technology is a vitally important and fulfilling field of work.
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Academic Support Team
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- Meet Your Academic Division: Get in touch with the academic division staff who can connect you with the program faculty that teach the courses dedicated to your success
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Career Outlook
What do career options look like with an education in this area? Explore the data below.
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Salary
- Entry $35,367
- Median $43,410
- High $47,232
Annual Job Growth
- Annual Openings 282
- Projected Growth -2%
Career Exploration & Resources
Not sure of your career goals? Not a problem! Shasta College is dedicated to not only your academic success but to supporting your career goals. From our dedicated career educational counselors to career exploration tools to internships, we've got you covered through our Shasta College Career Services & Student Employment Center (Career Café). There you can meet with our dedicated career educational counselor and explore options by calling (530) 242-7724.
The center also offers internships and career opportunities, please contact the Career Café by calling (530) 242-7606.
In addition, the college offers free, online resources to explore your interests and future career goals including:
- Career Coach: Take a free assessment to explore your interests, identify majors, and connect to in-demand careers
- Career Zone: Create a free account here to explore what your interests are, research career possibilities, and develop a budget to make sure your choices can support your plan.
Transferring for Bachelor’s Degree
Ready to transfer for a 4-year university or college or want to stay local? Our Transfer Center and BOLD staff are here to guide you!