Administrative Office Management AAS Degree

Become proficient in the daily operations of a business and prepared to put your knowledge to work making things run smoothly. You will have knowledge and skills in customer service, computer software, project management, accounting, human resources, and ethics.

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Demonstrate your knowledge and skills by earning industry-recognized certifications through Microsoft 360 Apps:

• Word Associate or Expert
• Excel Associate or Expert
• PowerPoint Associate
• Outlook Associate

Earn Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate status by passing three exams. Showcase your advanced skills through stacked credentials.

Gain real-world experience with 192 hours of field experience with an employer.

Stand out from your peers in your job search with your portfolio. Develop your resume, cover letter and other documents and sharpen your interview skills.

This program qualifies for the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship and will pay up to 100% of your tuition.

You must apply for, be awarded, and meet the ongoing eligibility requirements for the Last-Dollar Scholarship.

This a partial list of employers who have hired Administrative Office Management graduates:

• CBE Group, Waterloo, IA
• CUNA Mutual Group, Waverly, IA
• Dutton Daniels Hines Kalkhoff Cook & Swanson, Waterloo, IA
• Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, IA
• John Deere, Waterloo, IA
• Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Target Distribution Center, Cedar Falls, IA
• The VGM Group, Waterloo, IA
• Veridian Credit Union, Waterloo, IA
• Waterloo Juvenile Public Defender Office, Waterloo, IA
• Waterloo Community School District, Waterloo, IA

Many Administrative Office Management program courses are also required in other business programs at Hawkeye allowing you to double major or transfer into another program.

You can get right to work after your program. Or, if you plan to earn an associate degree and go on to earn a bachelor’s degree, consider your transfer options.

Upper Iowa University

Hawkeye has an articulation agreement with Upper Iowa University to transfer your Administrative Office Management credits to the Business Administration and Management programs. Check out UIU's transfer guide to learn more.

University of Northern Iowa

There is a documented pathway to the Technology Management program at the University of Northern Iowa. Check out UNI's transfer guide to learn more.

If you’re interested in transferring, you must work closely with an academic advisor here and at the transfer institution. This is important to ensure courses transfer and you meet program requirements.

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