Business Office Administration (AAS)
Catalog Effective Term: Fall 2026
Program Code: APBOAD
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
High Demand Occupation, High Skill Occupation, High Wage Occupation
Program Code: APBOAD
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
High Demand Occupation, High Skill Occupation, High Wage Occupation
This program prepares students for higher-level support positions in office settings where increased responsibilities require technical skills in desktop publishing, presentation software, accounting, and database software. Students will also gain broader skills through completion of the general education courses required for an associate's degree.
Note: This program is not an AAMA Certification preparation program.
Articulation Agreements
- Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees
Copies can be obtained from WCC's Articulation Agreements website: wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php.
Complete one of the following concentrations:
- Administrative Assistant
- Law Office Administration
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Office Management
The Law Office Administration (LAWA) concentration should not be regarded as a paralegal certification program and is intended solely for those students considering transferring into the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies at Eastern Michigan University. Interested students should consult the EMU-WCC articulation guide for information on course and program transferability.
Full-Time Students
Administrative Assistant Concentration (ADMA) - available online
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 60
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 111 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BOS 106 | Electronic Planning, Sharing and Organization | 3 |
| BOS 157 | Word Processing and Document Formatting I | 3 |
| BOS 184 | Spreadsheet Software Applications I | 3 |
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BOS 182 or BOS 284 |
Database Software Applications or Spreadsheet Software Applications II |
3 |
| BOS 206 | Personal Management Application and Internet Resources | 2 |
| BOS 207 | Presentation Software Applications | 2 |
| BOS 257 | Word Processing and Document Formatting II | 3 |
| ENG 111 or ENG 111X |
Composition I or Composition 1 |
4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ACC 131 | QuickBooks | 3 |
| BMG 155 | Business on the Internet | 3 |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Arts/Humanities Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BMG 207 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BOS 208 | Desktop Publishing for the Office | 3 |
| BOS 230 | Electronic Forms Design | 3 |
| BOS 250 | Office Administration | 4 |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Law Office Administration Concentration (LAWA) - available online
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 60
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BOS 106 | Electronic Planning, Sharing and Organization | 3 |
| CJT 130 | Introduction to Paralegal Studies | 3 |
| ENG 111 or ENG 111X |
Composition I or Composition 1 |
4 |
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Open Elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 total credits. | 2 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ACC 111 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BOS 157 | Word Processing and Document Formatting I | 3 |
| BOS 184 | Spreadsheet Software Applications I | 3 |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Arts/Humanities Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BMG 111 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BMG 155 | Business on the Internet | 3 |
| BMG 207 | Business Communication | 3 |
| CJT 156 | Everyday Law | 4 |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BOS 206 | Personal Management Application and Internet Resources | 2 |
| BOS 207 | Presentation Software Applications | 2 |
| BOS 250 | Office Administration | 4 |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Database Software Applications | ||
| Word Processing and Document Formatting II | ||
| Spreadsheet Software Applications II | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Medical Administrative Assistant Concentration (MEDA)
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 60
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BOS 157 | Word Processing and Document Formatting I | 3 |
| BOS 206 | Personal Management Application and Internet Resources | 2 |
| HSC 124 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| ENG 111 or ENG 111X |
Composition I or Composition 1 |
4 |
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIO 109 or BIO 111 |
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology - Normal Structure and Function |
4-5 |
| BOS 106 | Electronic Planning, Sharing and Organization | 3 |
| BOS 257 | Word Processing and Document Formatting II | 3 |
| HSC 101 | Healthcare Terminology | 1 |
| HSC 131 | CPR/AED and First Aid | 1 |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BMG 155 | Business on the Internet | 3 |
| BMG 207 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BOS 184 | Spreadsheet Software Applications I | 3 |
| BOS 207 | Presentation Software Applications | 2 |
| MED 112 | Medical Assistant Administrative I | 2 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BMG 205 | Creating the Customer Experience | 3 |
| BOS 182 or BOS 284 |
Database Software Applications or Spreadsheet Software Applications II |
3 |
| MED 210 | Medical Assistant Administrative II | 2 |
| PHL 244 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Office Management Concentration (OFMG) - available online
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 60
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BOS 106 | Electronic Planning, Sharing and Organization | 3 |
| BOS 157 | Word Processing and Document Formatting I | 3 |
| ENG 111 or ENG 111X |
Composition I or Composition 1 |
4 |
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BMG 230 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BMG 240 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BOS 206 | Personal Management Application and Internet Resources | 2 |
| BOS 207 | Presentation Software Applications | 2 |
| BOS 257 | Word Processing and Document Formatting II | 3 |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ACC 110 | Payroll Accounting | 2 |
| BMG 279 | Organizational Management | 3 |
| BOS 182 | Database Software Applications | 3 |
| BOS 184 | Spreadsheet Software Applications I | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BMG 155 | Business on the Internet | 3 |
| BMG 207 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BOS 250 | Office Administration | 4 |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Open Elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 total credits. | 1 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Part-Time Students
Administrative Assistant Concentration (ADMA) - available online
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 60
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| BOS 106 | Electronic Planning, Sharing and Organization | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BOS 184 | Spreadsheet Software Applications I | 3 |
| BOS 208 | Desktop Publishing for the Office | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Arts/Humanities Elective(s) | 3 | |
| ENG 111 or ENG 111X |
Composition I or Composition 1 |
4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| BOS 157 | Word Processing and Document Formatting I | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| BOS 206 | Personal Management Application and Internet Resources | 2 |
| BOS 207 | Presentation Software Applications | 2 |
| BOS 257 | Word Processing and Document Formatting II | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| ACC 111 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BMG 207 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| ACC 131 | QuickBooks | 3 |
| BOS 182 or BOS 284 |
Database Software Applications or Spreadsheet Software Applications II |
3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| BOS 230 | Electronic Forms Design | 3 |
| BOS 250 | Office Administration | 4 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Ninth Semester | ||
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| BMG 155 | Business on the Internet | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Law Office Administration Concentration (LAWA) - available online
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 60
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BOS 106 | Electronic Planning, Sharing and Organization | 3 |
| CJT 130 | Introduction to Paralegal Studies | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| BOS 184 | Spreadsheet Software Applications I | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BOS 157 | Word Processing and Document Formatting I | 3 |
| ENG 111 or ENG 111X |
Composition I or Composition 1 |
4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ACC 111 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Database Software Applications | ||
| Word Processing and Document Formatting II | ||
| Spreadsheet Software Applications II | ||
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| BOS 250 | Office Administration | 4 |
| BOS 207 | Presentation Software Applications | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| BMG 111 | Business Law I | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| BOS 206 | Personal Management Application and Internet Resources | 2 |
| CJT 156 | Everyday Law | 4 |
| Open Elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 total credits. | 2 | |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Ninth Semester | ||
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| BMG 155 | Business on the Internet | 3 |
| BMG 207 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Medical Administrative Assistant Concentration (MEDA)
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 60
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HSC 124 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BOS 106 | Electronic Planning, Sharing and Organization | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HSC 101 | Healthcare Terminology | 1 |
| BOS 206 | Personal Management Application and Internet Resources | 2 |
| ENG 111 or ENG 111X |
Composition I or Composition 1 |
4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BOS 157 | Word Processing and Document Formatting I | 3 |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BIO 109 or BIO 111 |
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology - Normal Structure and Function |
4-5 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| BOS 257 | Word Processing and Document Formatting II | 3 |
| BOS 184 | Spreadsheet Software Applications I | 3 |
| BOS 207 | Presentation Software Applications | 2 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| BMG 155 | Business on the Internet | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| HSC 131 | CPR/AED and First Aid | 1 |
| PHL 244 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| MED 112 | Medical Assistant Administrative I | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| BOS 182 or BOS 284 |
Database Software Applications or Spreadsheet Software Applications II |
3 |
| MED 210 | Medical Assistant Administrative II | 2 |
| BMG 205 | Creating the Customer Experience | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Ninth Semester | ||
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| BMG 207 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Office Management Concentration (OFMG) - available online
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 60
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| BOS 106 | Electronic Planning, Sharing and Organization | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BMG 230 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BOS 184 | Spreadsheet Software Applications I | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Arts/Humanities Elective(s) | 3 | |
| ENG 111 or ENG 111X |
Composition I or Composition 1 |
4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| BOS 157 | Word Processing and Document Formatting I | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| BOS 206 | Personal Management Application and Internet Resources | 2 |
| BOS 207 | Presentation Software Applications | 2 |
| BOS 257 | Word Processing and Document Formatting II | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| BMG 207 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BMG 279 | Organizational Management | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| ACC 110 | Payroll Accounting | 2 |
| BMG 240 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BOS 182 | Database Software Applications | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| BOS 250 | Office Administration | 4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Ninth Semester | ||
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| BMG 155 | Business on the Internet | 3 |
| Open Elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 total credits. | 1 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |