Office Professionals

If you want an education that will equip you with the skills necessary to work in a modern-day office setting, keep you current in your knowledge of office technology, and prepare you for ministry, BBC's Office Professionals program is what you're looking for. Using up-to-date office equipment and technology, this program will provide you with the foundation you need to launch into important office positions and ministries.   In the Office Professionals program, you will become competent in essential skills such as computer applications, human relations, administration, communication, and accounting. You will also have the opportunity for hands-on training through an Office Practicum in which you will get the chance to actually work in an office and experience the responsibilities that will be required of you in the future.

Office Professional Programs

• Office Professionals (2 years)-A.A. degree
• Office Professionals (4 years)-B.S. in Bible degree

Core Courses in the Office Professionals Program

• Word Processing
• Business Communication
• Human Relations in the Office
• Accounting
• Office Practicum
• Computer Applications
• Desktop Publishing
• Office Procedures
• Document Production/Machine Transcription
• Readings in Office Administration

During the course of the program, you will receive Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in both Word and Excel programs. This certification will provide you with documentation that gives evidence of your experience and qualifications in these areas.

What Happens After Graduation?

After graduating, you will be qualified and prepared to work and minister in a broad range of office settings including Christian schools, churches, mission agencies, social agencies, and more. The practical experience you will have received will equip you to make a smooth transition from school to the workplace.

Currently, a great demand exists for competent office professionals, and a large percentage of our graduates are employed shortly after graduation. Office manager, secretary, receptionist, bookkeeper, and administrative assistant are just a few of the vital roles that you will be qualified to fill.

Real People   "I chose the Office Professionals program because of the many opportunities to be an administrative assistant and be in the ministry. The diversity of skills that we are taught prepares us to be efficient and successful in the office setting." –Rachel Alexander, BBC student   "The Office Professionals program taught me how to communicate well, not just on paper, but also in everyday conversation. This is a major component of my job, and I appreciate the guidance I received in this area. The skills gained in this program are not only valuable; they also provide many options for work." –Alison Klem, 2005 graduate, Associate Agent for State Farm Insurance, Chesapeake, VA

For more information about the Office Professionals program, contact Professor Sheryl Hartley .