Office Technology Assistant
Technical Diploma — Downtown Milwaukee and Oak Creek Campuses

Program code: 30-106-1

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


This page was last updated in July 2007.

Overview — Office Technology Assistant is a two-semester technical diploma program that prepares graduates for entry-level employment in today’s fast-paced business environment. Student skills are developed in business English; professional business behavior and growth; office procedures; word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation graphics; introductory Internet; and basic office accounting. Courses can be applied toward the completion of the Administrative Assistant, Medical Administrative Specialist, or Legal Administrative Professional associate degrees. Select courses are available at the West Allis Campus.

Career Outlook — All organizations, including government, service firms, and commercial and industrial companies, require individuals who possess these skills. Job requests far outnumber graduates. Job titles associated with the position include office support, office assistant, word processing specialist, clerk typist, file clerk, receptionist, clerical assistant and clerical support.

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 business documents
• Present a professional attitude, appearance, and behavior
• Demonstrate a basic 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.
• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and office software including MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
  
  
  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
  

Possible Careers:

Clerical Support
Office Assistant
Office Support Receptionist
Word Processing Specialist

Related Programs:

Administrative Assistant
Bilingual Office Assistant
Legal Administrative Professional 
Medical Administrative Specialist

For more information, call:

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

Curriculum effective 2008-2009.

Hours per Week: r = lecture, s = lab

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

For course descriptions, times and locations of classes, visit INFOnline.