Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Office Administration (BSOA) is a four-year degree program designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in business and office management needed in various workplaces such as general business, legal, or medical offices. The program prepares students to be able to handle clerical, administrative, supervisory and managerial tasks.
There are some schools that offer a ladderized curriculum for the BSOA program. For each year level a student completes, they receive a proficiency certificate. The proficiency certificate is granted to students who passed the competency test administered by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
Recommended Senior High School Strand
Students who want to pursue a degree in Office Administration are encouraged to take the Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) strand. This strand provides the basic concepts of business and financial management, and corporate operations which will be helpful in their college journey.
However, students may also opt to take the General Academic Strand (GAS) if they prefer a wider range of topics. The GAS strand has a flexible curriculum where students can learn from the electives of all the other academic strands.
Subjects and Curriculum
- Basic Accounting
- Basic Finance
- Principles of Management
- Principles of Marketing
- Human Behavior in Organization
- Business Application Software
- Business Communication
- Foundations of Shorthand
- Basic Office Administration
- Business Report Writing
- Word Processing with Documents Production
- Advanced Keyboarding
- Principles of Customer and Public Relation
Admission Requirements
Qualifications
- The student must be a high school graduate.
However, if they were not able to graduate high school, they may opt to take the Alternative Learning System (ALS)
and pass the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) to qualify for college; the availability of courses for PEPT passers depend on the university.
- The students must pass the College Admissions Test of the university.
Basic Requirements
- Form 138 - High School Report Card (Original and Photocopy)
- Recommendation letter from High school principal and guidance counselor
- Most recent medical and dental health record
- Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate
- Certificate of Good moral character
- Copy of honorable dismissal
- Copy of high school diploma
- (1) Latest 2”x2” ID Picture
Program Outcome
Graduates of Office Administration are expected to be able to:
- Provide general administrative and clerical support according to the Code of Ethics for Office Professionals
- Handle office management activities and programs
- Manage effective office communications
- Organize files, information, and office supplies
- Work in a diverse environment
On-The-Job Training/Internship
During the fourth year of the program, students are required to attend an On the Job Training (OJT) in various legal or medical companies. Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in an actual work setting. Usually, universities require them to submit a written report on their tasks, learning experiences, and hours rendered. Their work performance will also be evaluated by their immediate managers and will be submitted to their respective OJT coordinator. The number of hours required may differ in each university.
Board Exam
The BS in Office Administration does not have a board examination. However, graduates may opt to take the Civil Service Examination (CSE) conducted by the Philippine Civil Service Commission (PCSC) to qualify in working in government offices. Some graduates opt to take a Master’s degree followed by a Doctorate degree to gain expertise in the industry.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of BS in Office Administration may pursue a career path in various legal or medical companies. They may apply for roles such as a medical secretary, legal secretary, court stenographer, administrative staff, customer service representative, encoder, or bookkeeper.
