Why Administrative Office Specialist
Students Turn To National College:
- Convenience and flexibility – day and evening course schedules to fit your life.
- Small class size – allowing for one-on-one interaction with instructors.
- Industry experienced instructors – bringing their technology skills and office management experience to class.
- Peer tutoring – providing one-on-one help at no additional cost.
- Training in modern computer labs – simulating real work experiences.
- Job placement assistance – putting graduates in touch with local employers in their field of study.
- Lifelong refresher courses for Administrative Office Specialist program graduates – keeping skills sharp and current at no additional tuition costs.
What You Will Study:
Highlights
Introduction to Business
Learn about the basic fundamentals of business to include business terms, business concepts, organization structures, and the functions of business.
General Office Procedures
Learn fundamental office procedures you will need to perform administrative duties in the executive office.
Spreadsheet Applications
Study current spreadsheet programs and their applications as related to the workplace.
Program core courses may include:
- General Office Procedures
- Introduction to Business
- The Microsoft Office
- Desktop Applications
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- Spreadsheet Applications
- Keyboarding I & II
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Grant Information
Sister City Grant (International Students)
ONET Occupational Crosswalk Matches
Estimated tuition costs
| Tuition | $305/credit X 60 credits = $18300 |
| Books | $225/course X 15 courses = $3375 |
| Activity Fee | $15/Term X 5 terms = $75 |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| TOTAL | $21850 |
On-Time Completion Rate and Median Loan Debt 
| Applies to | On-Time Completion Rate | Median Title IV Loan Debt | Median Private Loan Debt |
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| Charlottesville, Cincinnati, Columbus, Danville VA, Dayton Area, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Online, Parkersburg, Princeton, Roanoke Valley and Youngstown campuses. | 55.6% | N/A | N/A |
| Bartlett, Bristol, Knoxville, Madison, Memphis, Nashville, Akron Area and Cleveland campuses | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Danville KY, Florence, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville, Richmond and South Bend campuses | 100.0% | N/A | N/A |
Note: Median Institutional Loan Debt is $0 for all National College campuses.
Additional Notes: Areas marked N/A indicate that 10 or less individuals graduated from this program during the specified reporting period and used this particular source of funding.
Placement Rates
| Applies to | Placement Rate* |
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| Charlottesville, Cincinnati, Columbus, Danville VA, Dayton Area, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Online, Parkersburg, Princeton, Roanoke Valley and Youngstown campuses. | 71.4% |
| Bartlett, Bristol, Knoxville, Madison, Memphis, Nashville, Akron Area and Cleveland campuses. | No Data |
| Danville KY, Florence, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville, Richmond and South Bend campuses. | 100.0% |
| *This rate is calculated based on a formula provided by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). For more information on this agency, click here. |
Additional Notes: Areas marked with No Data indicate that no students graduated from the program during the reporting period
Success in the Early 1900s
On Friday, September 17th, the Princeton Campus welcomed visitor James Compton, a retired army reservist, a neighbor to the college, and a prospective student. While visiting, he told Admissions Representative Christina Nunley that his great-grandfather was a student at National in the early 1900s. Upon hearing this, many people in the room turned their attention to James, eager to hear his historical accounts.
He said that in 1905, his great-grandfather, Hoge Johnston, graduated from National Business College, the School of Shorthand, in Roanoke, Virginia when E.M. Coulter was president of the school. E.M. Coulter was an instructor in 1896 and served as president of the college from 1901 until he retired in 1946. After National, Mr. Johnston continued his education, graduating from Concord College. He taught at a one-room school house in Princeton. He also worked at the post office and N&W Railroad.
James is pictured with his great-grandfather’s diploma.
