Business - Office Professional | Western Dakota Technical College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingInstructingLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionWritingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingActive Learning

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementEconomics and AccountingMathematics

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionProblem SensitivityNear Vision

Tasks

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accou
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

Technology

Computer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionRelationshipsWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1011.00	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	$97,270 median$210,530 top	+5.72%	580

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Diploma)

Undergraduate and graduate lectures — independently prepare and deliver topically rigorous sessions on subjects such as operations management or financial accounting across multiple course sections.
Assignment and paper evaluation — assess student work across a full semester using self-developed rubrics that align with course learning outcomes in a business school context.
Classroom discussion facilitation — moderate in-depth Socratic and case-method discussions, adjusting facilitation strategies in response to student engagement levels.
Course materials and syllabi — design comprehensive syllabi, homework sequences, and supplementary handouts aligned with accreditation standards for postsecondary business programs.
Field currency — stay current with developments in a business discipline by routinely reading peer-reviewed journals and participating actively in a professional academic association.
Curriculum review — evaluate existing course content for relevance and rigor, proposing evidence-based revisions to the departmental curriculum committee.
Student records management — maintain complete and timely attendance, participation, and grade records in compliance with FERPA regulations and institutional policy.
Scholarly manuscripts — draft and submit research findings to peer-reviewed business journals or edited volumes, incorporating reviewer feedback through revision cycles.
Analytical software — apply statistical or qualitative analysis tools to support research projects and to demonstrate data-driven decision-making methods to graduate students.
Learning strategy adaptation — select and adjust instructional methods—including active learning, flipped classroom, and simulation exercises—to meet the varied needs of a diverse business student cohort.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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