Administrative Assistant
Associate in Applied Science Degree — Downtown Milwaukee and
Oak Creek Campuses

Program code: 10-106-6

This curriculum goes into effect starting with the summer 2008 semester.

This page was last updated in July 2007.

Overview — The Administrative Assistant program prepares today’s students for a challenging, high-impact career in a fast-paced business environment. You will begin with core courses in oral and written communication skills, document production, records management and office procedures. Advanced skills will be developed in computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation graphics), electronic and Internet communications, international office protocol and procedures, and basic office accounting. Students will participate in the Administrative Assistant Internship course, OFTECH-196. Some courses from this program are available at the West Allis campus.

Career Outlook — Business, industry and government are all highly information-oriented office environments. Using a variety of computer applications software, today’s administrative assistants create, edit and produce a variety of documents. Job titles associated with positions of this type include administrative assistant, administrative secretary, administrative support, information manager and information specialist. Graduate of this program may be able to perform in  supervisory roles with relevant experience.

Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes — Employers will expect you as a graduate of this program to:

• Demonstrate excellent keyboarding skills
• Use manual and electronic filing methods as well as information management procedures
• Demonstrate proficiency in spelling, punctuation and grammar
• Demonstrate proficiency in formatting and producing complex business documents
• Present a professional attitude, appearance and behavior
• Apply business math concepts and demonstrate a basic knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrate advanced computer knowledge and office software including MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of the Internet
• Demonstrate organizational skills, an ability to use reference manuals, effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work as a member of a team

Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment

This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.

Possible Careers:

Administrative Assistant
Administrative Secretary
Administrative Support
Information Manager
Information Specialist
Supervisor (with relevant experience)

Related Programs:

Bilingual Office Assistant
Legal Secretary
Medical Administrative Specialist
Office Technology Assistant

For more information, call:

Downtown Milwaukee Campus — 414-297-MATC
Oak Creek Campus — 414-571-4500

Curriculum effective 2008-2009.

TOTAL CREDITS: 68

Courses are offered on a rotating basis at various MATC campuses. If courses are taken out of sequence, students may need to attend more than one campus to complete the course requirements. See the program counselor to determine availability.

‡ Prerequisite Required.

Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

For course descriptions, class times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.