Administrative Support
Diploma - 32 credits
About this program
The Administrative Support diploma program prepares students for the workforce by focusing on the administrative and technical skills needed to meet the demands of the current and emerging office environment. The program provides both the theory and practice needed in order for individuals to succeed in an office environment. After successful completion of the program, students will be knowledgeable in business office software, administrative procedures, communication, teamwork and problem solving.
Program outcomes
- Demonstrate professional business communication.
- Demonstrate knowledge of electronic and manual records management.
- Demonstrate professional work behaviors, including critical thinking, problem solving, organizational skills, and diversity and inclusion practices.
- Demonstrate knowledge of financial functions within an organization.
- Demonstrate proficiency using a variety of office software applications.
- Demonstrate personal, social, and ethical responsibility.
- Demonstrate knowledge of administrative procedures within an organization.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
Tracks
Curriculum overview
Credits | Requirement type |
---|---|
26 | Required courses |
6 | Restricted electives in courses |
32 | Total |
Administrative Support
Required Courses:
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Plans
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1st Fall Term - 16 credits
Course | Credits |
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ACCT2211 - Financial Accounting I | 3 |
ADMS1110 - Word Processing | 3 |
ADMS1116 - Business Communications I | 3 |
ADMS1400 - Office Administration | 4 |
BUS1100 - Business Computers | 3 |
1st Spring Term - 16 credits
Course | Credits |
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ACCT1124 - Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
ACCT2218 - QuickBooks | 2 |
ADMS1240 - Presentations and Desktop Publishing | 3 |
ADMS2200 - Office Administration Capstone | 2 |