Office Management and Supervision Degree

In its most basic form, an office manager or supervisor is a person possessing the capacity and willingness to manage, develop, and organize resources of a business and its associated risks in order to help the team work towards a collective set of objectives. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer office management and supervision degrees.

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Henry Ford Community College

6211 W Willow Hwy, Lansing, MI

Henry Ford Community College, located in Dearborn, Michigan, is a public two year institution founded in 1938 when it was known as Fordson Junior College. In 1946 the school became known as Dearborn Community College to better describe its focus and growth. In 1952, the school absorbed the assets of the Henry Ford Trade School, and changed its name to Henry Ford Community College.

HFCC serves over 13,000 students a year, offering a variety of educational and career opportunities to its service area. Programs are constantly evaluated to ensure that they are relevant and meet the needs of the community, and updated as necessary to remain relevant.

Academics

Henry Ford Community College offers a large number of programs designed to provide academic transfer opportunities or career training to students in its service area. Academic transfer programs provide students the opportunity to complete the first two years of a four year education at a low cost, and then apply for transfer to a four year institution to complete one's bachelor's degree.

Students may apply to any four year institution they choose, though admissions requirements may vary from college to college, thus it is advised students meet with an academic counselor to plan their curriculum to maximize transfer opportunities.

A career training program will provide students with the skills and abilities necessary to successfully work in the field of their choosing. Programs are often in high demand fields, and require students to participate in practical training courses as well as receive a classroom education. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or associate degree demonstrating the student is qualified for entry into the workforce at the entry level.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Automotive Technology
• Environmental Studies
• Graphic Design
• Welding Technology

An Italian study abroad program is also available to students and adults who meet the program prerequisites. The program itself is worth one general credit, and takes place as a tour through various Italian cities during the summer.

Admissions and Financial Aid

As a two year open enrollment institutions, any student who applies to Henry Ford Community College and meets the minimum requirements for admissions will be accepted to the school. Students must be a high school graduate or equivalent, or over 18 years of age and demonstrate English competency in order to be admitted to HFCC.

Once an application is submitted, students should meet with an academic advisor to plan their curriculum and participate in student orientation to familiarize themselves with the school and its resources. Registration for courses takes place shortly before the start of each semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting information from which will be used to determine need, eligibility and awards. Students may be asked, prior to the disbursement of funds, to provide financial information in order to confirm the accuracy of the information provided by the FAFSA's student aid report.

Athletics

The Henry Ford Community College Hawks participate in intercollegiate athletics through the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA). Intercollegiate athletics provide an organized forum for healthy competition, allowing students to experience personal and group success with others working toward the same goal.

Individuals participating in these programs will learn the benefit of teamwork, discipline and good health and how to apply those traits to their academic and professional lives. Students should contact the athletic department to find out try out dates and times, as these programs has various start dates throughout the year.

Athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (Men Only)
• Basketball
• Golf
• Softball (Women Only)
• Volleyball

Students Enrolled in the Office Management and Supervision Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Henry Ford Community College offers a less than one year certificate program in office management and supervision.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Lansing-East Lansing, MI
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $54290

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).