Office Software Applications
The Office Software Applications Undergraduate Certificate provides hands-on training in Microsoft Office and essential business software used in today’s workplaces. Students develop skills in creating professional documents, managing and analyzing data, and selecting the right tools for business tasks. This program prepares graduates with the practical software proficiency employers expect in modern office environments.
Office Software Applications Undergraduate Certificate Program Overview
The Office Software Application undergraduate certificate provides a solid background in Microsoft Office software applications to assist individuals in becoming productive office workers. The program enables students to establish or update skills using the latest version of software that is commonly used in offices today.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Create state of-the-art documents, using guidelines, terminology and basic publication concepts of business standards.
- Select the most appropriate software to use in creating specific business documents that meet industry standards.
- Assemble critical business data using spreadsheet and database software.
- Combine data from their original software to another for upgraded usage.
- Design projects with the use of current office software applications.
Office Software Applications Undergraduate Certificate Admissions Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.
For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
Program Courses
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| OTEC 16620 | WORD PROCESSING I | 3 |
| OTEC 16621 | WORD PROCESSING II | 3 |
| OTEC 16625 | BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS | 3 |
| OTEC 16638 | GOOGLE APPLICATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS | 3 |
| OTEC 16639 | DATABASE APPLICATIONS | 3 |
| OTEC 26611 | SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS | 3 |
| OTEC 26640 | CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES | 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 21 | |
Graduation Requirements
| Minimum Certificate GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
|---|---|
| 2.000 | 2.000 |
- Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of the certificate curriculum at Kent State University.
- Maximum 6 credit hours of transfer credits may be used as long as letter grades appear on original transcripts.
Office Software Applications Undergraduate Certificate Tuition and Fees
Ohio Residents
Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $355.99 Lower Division Courses | $1,067.97 | $7,500 part-time1 |
Non-Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $365.99 Lower Division Courses | $1,097.97 | $7,700 part-time2 |
1 The $355.99 per-credit-hour tuition rate for LOWER division courses applies to part-time Ohio resident undergraduate students taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester. This certificate consists of all lower division courses.
2 The $365.99 per-credit-hour tuition rate for LOWER division courses applies to part-time non-Ohio resident undergraduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester, PLUS a $10 per-credit-hour surcharge. This certificate consists of all lower division courses.
- An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour. Program tuition and costs are estimated and subject to change.
- Actual tuition costs will vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. The full cost of attendance consists of tuition and fees, and when applicable, food, housing, books, course materials, supplies and equipment, transportation and personal expenses for the enrolled terms. Other expenses not included in tuition and fees totals can be found on the Kent State University cost of attendance web page.
- For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.
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