Administrative Professional Associate Degree

Program Overview

The Administrative Professional program equips students with current business technology, software, and office skills essential for support staff roles in various organizations. Led by experienced instructors, the program prepares students for Microsoft Office Specialist certifications and offers a comprehensive curriculum covering communication, technology, and business management. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in administrative support, project coordination, and other related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

In this degree program, you will learn current business technology and software and attain the office skills needed to work as support staff in any organization. Our instructors have real-world experience as administrative professionals and can’t wait to work with you. The Administrative Professional program may be used to help you prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) computer certifications.

Objectives:

• Elevate your career potential by building your organizational, technology, and business communication skills.
• Learn current business technology and software.
• Attain the office skills needed to work as support staff in any organization.
• Prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) computer certifications.

Outline:

Program Details

Students in the Administrative Professional program can attend full or part-time. Administrative Professional classes are offered at the Madison College Truax campus.

Curriculum and Experience

First Semester

10-103-121 Microsoft Windows 1 credit 10-103-165 Outlook 1 credit 10-106-100 Mindset for Success 3 credits 10-106-107 Business Document Applications 3 credits 10-106-139 Keyboard Skillbuilding 1 credit 10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits 10-804-123 Math with Business Applications 3 credits

Second Semester

10-103-145 Access 1 credit 10-103-169 Collaboration Tools 1 credit 10-106-108 Proofreading and Editing 3 credits 10-106-109 Business Spreadsheet Applications 3 credits 10-106-121 Office Technology and Procedures 3 credits 10-106-164 Customer Contact Skills 2 credits 10-106-231 Business Presentations and Publications 3 credits

Third Semester

10-101-106 Accounting Fundamentals 3 credits 10-106-106 Business Writing and Research 3 credits 10-106-172 Administrative Office Management 3 credits 10-106-190 Professional Development 1 credit 10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits 10-809-172 Introduction to Diversity Studies 3 credits

Fourth Semester

10-102-135 Project Management Fundamentals 3 credits 10-106-112 Event Planning & Coordination 3 credits 10-106-126 Software Capstone 3 credits 10-106-192 Administrative Professional Simulated Practicum 1 credit

Teaching:

Our instructors have real-world experience as administrative professionals and can’t wait to work with you.

Careers:

Administrative Professional careers:

• Administrative Assistant/Secretary
• Administrative Support
• Desktop Publisher Specialist
• Information Coordinator
• Information Processing Specialist
• Office Assistant
• Office Support
• Program Assistant
• Project Coordinator
• Receptionist
• Secretary
• Transcriptionist
• Word Processor