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Administrative Support, Diploma
Program Details
This major is designed to prepare learners for performing a full range of office tasks. Administrative assistants process incoming and outgoing mail, keyboard documents and forms, transcribe business documents from machine dictation, file and retrieve records, handle telephone calls, and make travel arrangements. In addition, the administrative assistant uses microcomputers along with a variety of software application programs to perform document processing and file management tasks, as well as create informational marketing pieces. This major requires strong skills in communications, telephone techniques, computer usage, and human relations.
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Employment Opportunities
In Minnesota and nationally, a large number of job openings exist for experienced secretaries. Temporary or part-time work is available during peak business periods. Demand for secretaries will be stimulated by the increasing use of information and the trend of secretaries handle more administrative responsibilities such as budgeting, scheduling, and office management, which are not easily automated.
Program Accreditations
The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.
Articulation Agreements
We will be glad to help you research transfer and articulation opportunities.
Course Requirements
Administrative Support, Diploma (34 Credits)
| Course # | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ACCT1100 | Prin of Bookkeeping | 3 |
| ACCT1108 | Busn Math/Calculators | 3 |
| ACCT1120 | Business Law | 3 |
| ADMS1100 | Keyboarding I | 3 |
| ADMS1102 | Keyboarding II | 3 |
| ADMS1116 | Business Communications | 3 |
| ADMS1126 | Administrative Office Sup | 3 |
| ADMS2124 | Advanced Micro Tech | 3 |
| CPTR1104 | Intro to Computer Tech | 3 |
| CRLT1102 | Contem Career Search | 1 |
| MKTG1108 | Customer Relations Mgmt | 3 |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Total Credits: 34 | ||
Approximate Cost
Administrative Support, Diploma (34 Credits)
Amounts listed are estimated. Actual costs are subject to changes in purchasing agreements, curriculum, requirements, tuition and fees, local Internet fees, and whether or not your computer meets the minimum specifications. Fees, charges and policies are as of the publication date and subject to change.
| Item | Cost Basis | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| * Admission fee | $20 | One-time fee |
| Course books and supplies | $158 | Estimated Per Term |
| Tuition | $199 | Per Credit |
| Student Activity Fee | $1.50 | Per Credit |
| Association Fee | $0.31 | Per Credit |
| Technology Fee | $8.00 | Per Credit |
| * Computer | $1500 | Estimated One-time investment |
| Internet Access | $30 | Estimated Per Month |
| * Other | NA | NA |
| Estimated Per Term Cost: | $1462 | Based on 6 credits or 2 courses per term. Excludes (*) items, as one-time fees. |
| Cost to Complete Program: | $10270 | Includes one-time costs. Assumes new computer purchase. If student already owns a computer that meets the minimum specs, the estimated cost should be reduced by $1500. |
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