Administrative Professional - Milwaukee Area Technical College

Administrative Professional from Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Campus Associate Administrative Assistant degree that prepares you for a Business career. Overview ? The Administrative Professional 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 Professional 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. Program Learning Outcomes ? As a graduate of this program, employers will expect you to: Apply effective problem-solving techniques Demonstrate administrative and organizational skills, an ability to use reference manuals, effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work as a team member Present a professional attitude, appearance and behavior Apply business math concepts and demonstrate a basic knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures Demonstrate excellent keyboarding skills Demonstrate machine transcription skills Demonstrate excellent proofreading skills Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of Adobe Suite including Dreamweaver Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of hardware and software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) Demonstrate proficiency in formatting and producing business documents Demonstrate proficiency in spelling, punctuation and grammar Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy Perform Internet research Use manual and electronic filing methods as well as information management procedures Possible Careers: Administrative Assistant Administrative Secretary Administrative Support Information Manager Information Specialist Supervisor (with relevant experience) View more details on Milwaukee Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Administrative Assistant courses.