College Closed Tuesday Because of Icy Conditions

All Wake Tech campuses will remain closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Students taking in-person classes should check with their instructors for more information. Online classes will continue as scheduled. Many Wake Tech services, including Admissions and Academic Advising, are available virtually at virtualsupport.waketech.edu. Wake Tech employees who can work remotely should do so.

Credit Programs

Office Administration

Program Contact
Kim Olds
[email protected]
919-866-5683
Degrees & Pathways
AAS - Associate in Applied Science
Diploma
Certificates
Document(s):

NOTE: This program will be terminated in May 2026 and is no longer accepting new students. Faculty advisors will work with current students to ensure they complete their degrees by May 2026.

The Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as administrative office personnel. Students can develop skills in the following:

  • Administrative office procedures and tasks
  • Office software applications
  • Records management
  • Keyboarding
  • Editing and advanced formatting
  • Office computations
  • Oral and written communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Team building
  • Problem solving

The degree may be earned online.

Graduates could qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of office positions in businesses, government agencies, financial institutions, real estate offices, the court system and law offices. Students may be eligible to take industry-recognized certification exams:

  • MOS – Microsoft Office
  • QuickBooks

Career Outlook


Wake County USA *Estimated job growth over 10 years.

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