Business, Management, Administration
Administrative Professional
Applied Associate of Science Degree - 60 credits
10-106-6
CONTACT
Natalie Clark
Advising/Registration Office
University Transfer Center - Room 210
Phone: 715-365-4912 or 800-544-3039, ext. 4912
Email: nclark@nicoletcollege.edu
Administrative professionals are key members of a business team performing a variety of activities related to the operations of the business. They utilize their advanced computer, as well as organizational and interpersonal skills to create, integrate, and maintain business information.
About the Program
The program helps students acquire advanced computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, desktop publishing and web development, along with a practical command of written/oral communications and business procedures. The second year of the program allows more flexibility of scheduling so students can complete their degree while employed in the administrative professional field.
Possible Careers
- Administrative Assistant
- Desktop Publishing Specialist
- Software Trainer
- Office Manager/Coordinator
- Human Resources or Marketing Assistant
- Project Coordinator
- Help Desk Support
Advanced Standing
• Articulation agreements between Nicolet and most district high schools provide credit for selected high school courses. In addition, Nicolet will accept agreements between other Wisconsin Technical Colleges and their district high schools.
• Advanced standing is also available for skills acquired through work experience. Students are encouraged to use the advanced standing option; contact Academic Advising/Registration/Records Office for details.
Program Outcomes
- Originate and process business-related written communications.
- Demonstrate effective individual and collaborative oral communications skills in business settings.
- Demonstrate successful team building and interpersonal human relations skills in varied business environments.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply accepted business procedures in the international sector.
- Demonstrate a high level of motivation, initiative, organization, critical thinking and problem solving in independent and team-functioning business environment.
- Integrate advanced technology applications (including word processing, e-mail, calendaring, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, and web-based documents) to maintain business-related information and complete business-related activities.
- Demonstrate the ability to manage people, business processes and/or facilities within a professional work environment.
- Apply economic concepts and financial guidelines to business practices.
- Apply ethical principles and maintain confidentiality in social, business and professional activities.
- Demonstrate the following professional traits while working in a business environment: punctuality, dependability, positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability, and sound judgment.
Articulation Agreement
Students who complete the Administrative Professional degree can seamlessly transfer credits to Franklin University, apply their Nicolet administrative assistant degree credits towards a Bachelor of Science degree in technology management, and complete this degree through distance learning.
Contact the Academic Advising Office at 715-365-4912 or 800-544-3039, ext. 4912, for more information.
