Administrative Assistant students gain the knowledge and skills required to successfully support management in a professional office setting, as well as lead office teams and coordinate team projects. Applicable coursework will build on the foundations established through the certificate by furthering developing students’ skills in keyboarding and business communication. Additional coursework will focus on bookkeeping and customer relations.
Employment
There is a large demand for secretaries, especially during peak business periods. Secretaries and office assistants who can handle administrative responsibilities such as budgeting, scheduling and office management are sought after by businesses in all types of industries.
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Next Steps
All 34 credits in the Administrative Support Diploma program can transfer to the AAS Administrative Assistant degree at Northwest Technical College. Additional coursework will focus on markets and resource allocation, supervisory leadership, ethics, and leading and facilitating teams.
Degree Requirements
| Course # | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ADMS 1100 | Keyboarding I | 3.00 |
| ADMS 1102 | Keyboarding II | 3.00 |
| ADMS 1112 | Desktop Publishing/Presentation Graphics | 3.00 |
| ADMS 1126 | Business Office Management | 3.00 |
| ADMS 2124 | Advanced Microcomputer Technology | 3.00 |
| CPTR 1104 | Computerized Business Applications | 3.00 |
| ACCT 1100 | Principles of Bookkeeping | 3.00 |
| ACCT 1000 | Financial Information for Life | 3.00 |
| CRLT 1102 | Contemporary Career Search | 1.00 |
| MKTG 1108 | Customer Relations Mgmt | 3.00 |
| ADMS 1116 | Business Communications | 3.00 |
| Technical Electives | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 34 | |
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