WHY UM HELENA?

The Office Technology Department offers specialized programs to give you the skills to succeed. UM Helena offers a unique learning environment featuring specialized classes, the latest technology, and personal instruction.  We pride ourselves in offering a student-to-faculty ratio that enables students to have their individual needs met.

 

The Office Technology faculty work with private industry, state, local and federal governments to ensure that courses being offered will meet your needs and are in collaboration with current employment trends.  Our goal is to have you succeed!

 

 

WHAT CAN I LEARN? 

The Office Technology program provides a variety of degree options from a one-year certificate in Office Assistant to two-year degrees in Administrative Assistant, Administrative Medical Assistant, and Legal Support Professional.

 

All of the degree options in Office Technology focus on teaching skills specific to the degree emphasis.  Medical terminology, legal procedures, and specialization in computer skills are all areas of focus for the different degrees.  The classes, skills, and environment you are exposed to in the Office Technology program will prepare you for the field of your choice.

 

 

WHERE CAN THIS TAKE ME?

Job descriptions have been changing in office, medical, and legal technology, and it is often difficult to know what jobs you are training for.  However, by obtaining your education at UM Helena, you will have the skills to meet any needs in an ever-changing job market. 

 

UM Helena also provides job placement.  The Office Technology program maintains contact with the community to help fulfill their needs and yours by helping you find  jobs that you want.  UM Helena also offers internship programs.  These programs allow you  to work for pay, credit, or both.  While working, you are obtaining valuable education and experience.

 

HOW CAN I EARN MY DEGREE?

The Office Technology two-year program prepares students for careers in a variety of office environments. A core curriculum is offered in accounting, computer and office skills, utilizing advanced office applications and software applicable for future employment.

 

The Office Technology program offers degree options in Administrative Assistant, Administrative Medical Assistant and Legal Support Professional. The program also offers a one-year certificate in Office Assistant.

 

Program Core Competencies:

Business Concepts, Effective Business Communication, Applied Business Math, Keyboarding, Customer Service, Accounting, Records Management, Administrative Office Management, Service Learning, Presentations, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Data Management