Business Office Management
Business Office Management
At a Glance
Degree Plans
Associate of Applied Science Certificate
Earning Potential
Want to launch a career that keeps offices and businesses running smoothly—and do it close to home? LSCPA's Business Office Management program gets you ready to step straight into local workplace roles. You'll build a strong foundation across the skills that matter: office administration, business communication, computerized office systems, recordkeeping, customer service, and day-to-day operations. Classroom lessons and hands-on practice come together so you can organize, support, and manage the office operations Southeast Texas employers depend on. It's a practical path to a stable, rewarding future—right here where you live.
Top Careers in Business Office Management
A career in business office management can lead to roles like Office Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Executive Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, or Administrative Services Manager. Most professionals build their experience from entry-level positions before advancing into higher-paying work. Starting as an Office Clerk or Administrative Assistant opens the door to roles in office coordination and recordkeeping, while strong organizational and communication skills can lead to supervisory work. With added experience and credentials, you can grow into roles like Executive Administrative Assistant or Administrative Services Manager. Your training in office administration, business communication, computerized office systems, recordkeeping, customer service, and day-to-day operations gives you the hands-on foundation to grow into a rewarding career in the field.
LSCPA's hands-on training builds the exact skills Southeast Texas employers want, opening the door to better-paying work. Office clerks earn a median of $39,310, while executive secretaries and administrative assistants earn a median of $66,740. With added experience and credentials, administrative services managers can earn $111,040. Entry-level positions provide a solid foundation, while experienced professionals can earn considerably more depending on their role, experience, and employer. It's a clear, practical route to a stable and rewarding future in the field.
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Adriane Champagne
Program Director
Student Success Center, Office 130
Phone: 409-984-6416
Email: champagneam@lamarpa.edu
Kellie Buckner
Instructor
Student Center, Office 411
Phone: 409-984-6378
Email: bucknerkc@lamarpa.edu
Jim Cammack
Instructor
Student Center, Office 405
Phone: 409-984-6386
Email: cammackje@lamarpa.edu
Program Information
Students are required to take the Texas Success Initiative Exam before the third semester for this Program of Study.
| Course | Title | SCH |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| ACNT 1303 | Introduction to Accounting I | 3 |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| MRKG 2312 OR BUSG 1310 | E-Commerce Marketing OR Web Design for E-Commerce | 3 |
| POFT 1309 | Administrative Office Procedures I | 3 |
| POFT 1313 | Professional Workforce Preparation | 3 |
| Second Semester | ||
| ITSW 1301 | Introduction to Word Processing | 3 |
| ITSW 2334 | Advanced Spreadsheets | 3 |
| POFI 2350 | Databases | 3 |
| POFT 1321 | Business Math | 3 |
| POFT 2312 | Business Correspondence & Communication | 3 |
| Third Semester | ||
| ACNT 1311 | Introduction to Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| BUSG 2305 | Business Law & Contracts | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| BMGT 1325 | Office Management | 3 |
| MATH 1324 | Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences | 3 |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ELECTIVE | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| POFT 2386 | Internship-Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
An LSCPA Business Office Management credential opens the door to a long career in office administration, recordkeeping, business communication, and day-to-day operations. After finishing the program, graduates can:
- Step into the workforce ready to contribute. Graduates often begin as Office Clerks, Administrative Assistants, Executive Administrative Assistants, Office Coordinators, or Records Clerks — roles in steady demand at businesses, government offices, and organizations across Southeast Texas and beyond.
- Keep building on your credits. Coursework from the program may count toward additional credentials or related degrees, depending on the college and degree plan. With a full Associate of Applied Science designed for direct entry into local workplaces, LSCPA lets you advance at the pace that fits your life.
- Continue toward a four-year degree. Once you finish the Associate of Applied Science, you can transfer to a university and pursue a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Office Administration, or a related field, where available.
- Grow into leadership roles. As you gain experience and earn industry certifications in office software, project management, or customer service, doors open to positions like Executive Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, or Administrative Services Manager — careers that reward both precision and ambition with strong earning potential.
With these stackable credentials, you can earn a focused business office management qualification, enter the workforce, and continue advancing your skills and career on a timeline that fits your goals.
What is the Business Office Management program at LSCPA?
The Business Office Management program at LSCPA trains you for work in offices, businesses, government agencies, and organizations throughout the region. The curriculum covers office administration, business communication, computerized office systems, recordkeeping, customer service, and day-to-day operations. Built around the skills employers actually use, it gives you the practical, job-ready knowledge that Southeast Texas businesses value.
What certifications or credentials can I earn through the Business Office Management program?
Once you complete the Business Office Management program, you'll earn a full Associate of Applied Science degree built for direct entry into local workplaces. Beyond your degree, you can pursue industry certifications in office software, project management, or customer service — credentials that expand your career options and boost your earning potential.
What kind of jobs can I get with this training?
This training opens doors at businesses, government offices, organizations, and corporate offices throughout the region. Graduates step into roles such as Office Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Executive Administrative Assistant, Office Coordinator, Records Clerk, or Office Manager.
Is this program flexible for working adults?
Absolutely. The Business Office Management program offers flexible scheduling built around the demands of work and family, so commuters and working adults can pursue their training without putting life on hold. An advisor can help you map out a schedule that fits your goals.
How long does it take to complete the program?
You can finish the Business Office Management program on a timeline that suits you. The full Associate of Applied Science takes two years of fall and spring semesters, with a total of 60 credit hours across four semesters. Enrolling in summer terms or earning advanced placement can shorten that path. An advisor will help you choose the schedule that fits your goals.
What is the salary potential for a Business Office Management professional?
Pay in business office management reflects both your role and your experience. Drawing on O*NET Online and Texas Workforce Commission data, office clerks in Southeast Texas earn a median of $29,614–$36,733 a year, while executive secretaries and administrative assistants earn $51,744–$66,248. Entry-level workers usually start near the lower end of these ranges, though experienced professionals command considerably higher pay. With added experience and credentials, administrative services managers can earn $89,981–$109,451. Your earnings will depend on where you work, how much experience you bring, and the position you hold. Because demand stays strong, added experience and credentials can move you into well-paid leadership roles down the road.
The LSCPA Advantage
Why choose LSCPA for your business office management education? Our Business Office Management program connects you to in-demand careers across Southeast Texas. You'll work hands-on with office systems, business documents, and recordkeeping tasks, sharpen your communication and computerized office abilities, and master what matters to local employers — accurate recordkeeping, confident handling of office software and day-to-day operations, and a firm grasp of business communication and customer service. Small class sizes, experienced instructors, and deep roots in the regional business community come together to launch your career, all at a price that won't hold you back.
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At a Glance
Degree Plans
Associate of Applied Science Certificate