Program Information
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Location: West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 31-106-11
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August and January
About the Administrative Support Specialist Diploma
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. Courses are offered in a variety of formats including online and blended, which may include traditional classroom instruction and an online component.
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Office Technology Assistant
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| OFTECH-101 | Office Technologies 1 ^ | 3 |
| OFTECH-103 | Keyboard and Keypad ^ | 1 |
| OFTECH-122 | Business English Essentials ^ | 3 |
| OFTECH-119 | Information Management ^ | 3 |
| OFTECH-182 | Customer Service Skills ^ | 3 |
| OFTECH-104 | Budgeting Basics for Support Personnel ^ | 3 |
| OFTECH-133 | Business Document Production 1 ‡ ^ | 3 |
| OFTECH-184 | MS Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint ‡ ^ | 3 |
| OFTECH-111 | Workplace Communications for Support Personnel | 3 |
| OFTECH-153 | Collaboration Tools | 1 |
| OFTECH-165 | Administrative Office Procedures 1 ‡ ^ | 3 |
| OFTECH-123 | Proofreading and Editing ‡ | 3 |
| OFTECH-137 | Business Document Production 2 ‡ | 3 |
| OFTECH-170 | Meeting and Event Planning for Support Personnel | 3 |
| OFTECH-185 | MS Office - Intermediate ‡ | 3 |
| OFTECH-196 | Administrative Professional Internship ‡ ^ | 1 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 45 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Office Technology Assistant technical diploma.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
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DIGITAL BADGES
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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
Admission Requirement
- A high school diploma or GED
Scholarships
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