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Administrative Professional Associate Degree

Program Code: 101066

Administrative Professional students learn to be efficient and effective office employees through application of business procedures--proofreading, telephone usage, records management, meeting and travel arrangements, communication, and project management. Students learn integrated, advanced software skills including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, personal information management, and databases.

Follow Your Path

All credits from the following technical diploma(s) apply toward this associate degree:

Office Professional, 311061

All credits from the following certificate(s) apply toward this associate degree:

Business Professional Essentials, 611061

Business Software Essentials, 611062

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Program Costs & Financial Aid

Employment Potential

A graduate of the program will have the potential for employment in the following areas:

  • Administrative Professional/Coordinator: schedules appointments, communicates effectively in person, on the phone, and in writing, prepares agendas, takes minutes, coordinates events, organizes travel plans, maintains confidentiality, uses software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, personal information management, desktop publishing, and databases.
  • Event Coordinator: plans and organizes special events including product launches, incentive programs, banquets, meetings, conferences and conventions; pays attention to detail and has good communication skills.
  • Front Desk Coordinator: manages the company’s lobby area; greets and directs all visitors, including vendors, clients, job candidates and customers; ensures completion of paperwork, sign-in and security procedures; handles special administrative projects as well as overflow work from department and executive assistants; depending on the size of the firm, also may answer incoming calls.
  • Office/Facilities Manager: coordinates various office support services, including purchasing and facilities management. Requires strong communication skills and some accounting knowledge. May include supervision of office administrative staff.
  • Project Coordinator: works with internal and external parties to organize the various components needed to initiate, run and conclude projects. Duties include coordinating schedules and activities, placing orders for supplies and services, and tracking progress and results. Requires excellent communication skills and extensive knowledge of database and project management software. Often reports to product development, project management or marketing executives.
  • Virtual Assistant: works virtually to provide office support services such as making customer contacts, writing reports, editing documents, setting up and maintaining databases, handling billing and bookkeeping, and updating websites.

With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find other opportunities for employment.

  • Executive Assistant
  • Office Manager
  • Trainer/Instructor
  • Team Leader
  • Administrative Professional Certifications, such as certification for the Administrative Professional and IAAP
  • All software courses assist in preparing students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams.
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Requirements for Program Entry

  • Completed application.
  • High school transcript or equivalent. For a list of equivalents, go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted.
  • To be admitted to this program, learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score. College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more. To learn more about starting this program, please contact an academic advisor at (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982.
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Curriculum
Curriculum: Students following the study plan below will complete the Administrative Professional Associate Degree in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester
Semester Total
16
Second Semester
Semester Total
17
Third Semester
Semester Total
14
Fourth Semester
Semester Total
14
Total Credits
61

Curriculum Note: The credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program requirements, but must be passed with a C.

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in 10-801-136, English Composition 1 to enroll in 10-801-197, Technical Reporting.

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate effective workplace communications.
  • Apply technology skills to business and administrative tasks.
  • Perform routine administrative procedures.
  • Manage administrative projects.
  • Maintain business relationships.
  • Model professionalism in the workplace.
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Accreditation

Programs in the College of Business at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. ACBSP's accreditation process follows the Baldrige model. The accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model. ACBSP’s student-centered teaching and learning approach, which is measured and analyzed for quality, ensures that students gain the right skills from their educational investment. Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want. ACBSP - World Headquarters 11520 West 119th Street Overland Park, KS 66213 Phone: (913) 339-9356 www.acbsp.org

Industry Credentials

Certifications such as IAAP and Certification for the Administrative Professional may be obtained with additional education.

Study Abroad Opportunities

The International Programs staff continually seeks opportunities for students to travel abroad for educational experiences that may be offered in association with program courses. To find out more about which of your program courses may offer an opportunity during this academic year, contact your academic advisor or visit nwtc.edu/studyabroad.

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8-Week Advantage

This is an 8-Week Advantage program.

Median Starting Salary:

$31,518.50

Source: NWTC 2019 Grad Outcome Report. Learn more.

Graduate Employment

With 50% Employed in Field

ACBSP Accredited college

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