Executive Administrative Assistant (EXD)
Type: Career, Degree (AAS)
Open Admissions
Division: Career & Technical Education and Business
The Executive Administrative Assistant degree program provides an opportunity for students to achieve superior administrative office skills needed to assume high-level administrative assistant positions. The two-year curriculum is very comprehensive and includes extensive computer training in word processing, spreadsheets, database, as well as keyboarding, transcription, administrative procedures, office management, accounting, business communications, and interpersonal skills.
The program includes a hands-on work experience through Cooperative Education and Internships which integrate classroom study with a supervised work experience.
If you have questions related to program admissions or applications, please contact info@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4188.
If you have program advising related questions, please contact officeadmin@northshore.edu or call 781-477-2215.
First Year
Fall
| OFT101 | Keyboarding and Word Processing | 3 |
| OFT114 | Business Communications | 3 |
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
OPN-ELECTIVE
| Open Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| OFT102 | Advanced Keyboarding and Word Processing | 3 |
CMP102-150
| Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
| OFT222 | Spreadsheet and Presentation Graphics | 3 |
| OFT209 | Information Transcription | 3 |
OPN-ELECTIVE
| Open Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year
Fall
| ACC101 | Basic Accounting 1 | 3 |
| OR | |
| ACC105 | Accounting Essentials | 2 |
| AND | |
| ACC110 | Small Business Computerized Accounting | 1 |
| | |
| OFT212 | Administrative Office Procedures | 3 |
| OFT226 | Database and Calendar Management | 3 |
OPN-ELECTIVE
| Open Elective | 3 |
| PRO100 | Introduction to the Professional Portfolio | 1 |
| SPE102 | Speech | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
| OFT240 | Administrative Office Management | 3 |
| OFT252 | Integrated Office Applications | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
OPN-ELECTIVE
| Open Elective | 3 |
| ITR200 | Internship | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Requirement Notes
Liberal Arts Elective: Students who are not computer literate are encouraged to select CPS100.
Liberal Arts Elective: Recommend SPE202 or SOC208
OFT101: Students who touch type 35 wpm or more and have knowledge of Microsoft Word 2010 may waive OFT101 and register for OFT102. The credits for OFT101 may be fulfilled with a 3-credit open elective.
Program Note
Communication and Mathematics proficiency required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Student Learner Outcomes
- Produce accurate business documents using word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, database and calendar management software.
- Perform basic accounting functions including computerized software.
- Communicate effectively in a business environments both verbally and in writing.
- Apply interpersonal skills as they relate to business.
Occupational Skills Required
- Keyboarding
- Word processing
- Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets
- Presentation graphics
- Database management
- Calendar management
- Transcription of notes
Experiential Learning Required in Program
- PRO100 - Introduction to the Professional Portfolio
- ITR200 - Intership
Most Common Linked Occupation Title – All Education Levels
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical and Executive
Most Common Linked Occupation Title – Associate’s or Less
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical and Executive
Average Annual Growth (10-Year Projection)
- US - -0.60%
- Boston MSA – -0.50%
- Essex County – -0.60%
- Boston MSA Average Entry-Level Wages (2016) – $31,700
- Boston MSA Median Wages (2016) – $46,200