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 and decision-making responsibilities and prepare them to manage a business website. 

Students in E-Business develop a breadth of knowledge related to creating an e-business, including business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer (B2C) initiatives, and an understanding of the critical e-business technologies. Students are introduced to various 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 by 10% from 2022 to 2032. 

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, June 2024, Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

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.
$46,010
median annual wage for administrative assistants as of May 2023

Recommended course sequencing

Semester 2 Total: 16 Credits


Semester 3 Total: 16 Credits


Semester 4 Total: 13 Credits


A.A.S. Program Total: 61 Credits


Note: Program total hours may not include prerequisites.

Certificate Total: 27 Credits


Note: Certificate total hours may not include prerequisites.

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