Program Information
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Location: West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 10-106-6
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Administrative Professional Degree
Description
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.
The employment outlook is strong. Opportunities are best for candidates having extensive knowledge of computer software applications.
You can earn the Office Technology Assistant technical diploma on the way to completing this associate degree.
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Detailed Program Information
2020-21 Curriculum
| Semester | Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | ENG-195 | Written Communication (or) ENG 201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| (1) | OFTECH-101 | Office Technologies 1 ^ | 3 |
| (1) | OFTECH-103 | Keyboard and Keypad ^ | 1 |
| (1) | OFTECH-122 | Business English Essentials ^ | 3 |
| (1) | SOCSCI-172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI or HIST course |
3 |
| (2) | ENG-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| (2) | OFTECH-104 | Budgeting Basics for Support Personnel ^ | 3 |
| (2) | OFTECH-119 | Information Management ^ | 3 |
| (2) | OFTECH-133 | Business Document Production 1 ‡ ^ | 3 |
| (2) | OFTECH-184 | MS Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint ‡ ^ | 3 |
| (3) | MATH-123 | Math With Business Applications ‡ | 3 |
| (3) | OFTECH-111 | Workplace Communication for Support Personnel | 3 |
| (3) | OFTECH-123 | Proofreading and Editing | 3 |
| (3) | OFTECH-153 | Collaboration Tools | 1 |
| (3) | OFTECH-165 | Administrative Office Procedures 1 ‡ ^ | 3 |
| (3) | OFTECH-182 | Customer Service Skills ^ | 3 |
| (4) | ELECTIVES | (Three credits needed) | 3 |
| (4) | OFTECH-170 | Meeting and Event Planning for Support Personnel | 3 |
| (4) | OFTECH-185 | MS Office - Intermediate ‡ | 3 |
| (4) | OFTECH-187 | Business Publications | 3 |
| (4) | OFTECH-196 | Administrative Professional Internship ‡ ^ | 1 |
| (4) | PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |
( ) Semester order for full-time students.
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Office Technology Assistant technical diploma.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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2020-2021 Program Card
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Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate effective workplace communications
- Apply technology skills to business and administrative tasks
- Perform routine administrative procedures
- Manage administrative projects
- Maintain internal and external relationships
- Model professionalism in the workplace
Career Outlook
Administrative professionals will have among the largest number of job openings due to growth and the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or retire. Opportunities are best for those having extensive knowledge of computer software applications.
Possible Careers
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Secretary
Administrative Support
Information Manager
Scholarships
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