Program Information
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Location: West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 30-106-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Program
DESCRIPTION
To boost your career, gain skills in the updated technology that today’s offices rely on every day. Coursework includes learning administrative office procedures, studying basic accounting, using the software prominent in office environments, and developing strong keyboarding skills. Courses are offered in a variety of formats including online and blended, which may include traditional classroom instruction and an online component.
This occupation ranks among those with the largest number of job openings. Opportunities should be best for applicants with extensive knowledge of software applications.
You can apply your credits toward completing the Administrative Professional associate degree.
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Related Programs
Administrative Professional
Get ready to take on key responsibilities that include operating new office technologies, performing and coordinating an office’s administrative activities, and storing and integrating information for dissemination to staff and clients.
Bilingual Office Assistant
Students fluent in English and a second language will be prepared for bilingual office positions after completing this program. You will use Microsoft software to produce documents in both languages; and will use the internet, videoconferencing and other technologies. All courses, except foreign language instruction, are taught in English.
Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OFTECH-101 | Office Technologies 1 | 3 |
| OFTECH-103 | Keyboard and Keypad | 1 |
| OFTECH-119 | Information Management | 3 |
| OFTECH-122 | Business English Essentials | 3 |
| OFTECH-182 | Customer Service Skills | 3 |
| OFTECH-104 | Budgeting Basics for Support Personnel | 3 |
| OFTECH-133 | Business Document Production 1 ‡ | 3 |
| OFTECH-165 | Administrative Office Procedures 1 ‡ | 3 |
| OFTECH-184 | MS Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint ‡ | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 25 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Program Outcomes
- Perform accurate workplace communications
- Use technology skills for business tasks
- Perform routine office procedures
- Demonstrate professionalism and effective workplace relationships
Career Outlook
This occupation ranks among those with the largest number of job openings. Administrative assistants coordinate an office's administrative activities, which includes storing, retrieving, and integrating information for dissemination to staff and clients.
They serve as information and communication managers for an office; plan and schedule meetings and appointments; organize and maintain paper and electronic files; manage projects; conduct research; and disseminate information by using the telephone, mail services, websites, and email. They also may handle travel and guest arrangements.
Possible Careers
Administrative AssistantOffice Assistant
Office Support Receptionist
Word Processing Specialist
Scholarships
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