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Program Overview
The Office Management associate degree program at Madison College provides the tools you need to oversee the smooth operation of a business office. You will learn how to:
- Hire and supervise office workers such as administrative, clerical, and personnel.
- Prepare payroll and other office accounting duties.
- Act as the lead go-between for the business and vendors.
You will also gain an understanding of current office systems and technology that will help prepare you for work in an administrative office.
Program Details
Students in the Office Management Program may attend full or part-time.
Office Management classes are offered at our Madison Truax campus.
Careers
Graduates with an associate degree in Office Management from Madison College are ready for a range of professional positions which include:
- Office Manager or Supervisor
- Administrative Manager or Supervisor
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
To Apply
Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!
International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
Note: It is recommended to only apply for a semester that has already started if you are currently enrolled in classes or you have verified that classes are still available for that semester.
Application Dates
Summer 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is July 15, 2025
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2025
Spring 2026
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is April 15, 2026
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:
- High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED completion
- College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
- Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
- Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
- Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Office Management career.
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Transfer Opportunities
UW System Schools
The terms of the B.S in Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S or A.A.A. degrees and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higherWisconsin Private Schools
Students with an AA, AS or AAS are Advanced Core. Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 60 credits. Students transferring prior to completion or with less than 60 credits are standard core and credits are evaluated course by course.Student who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2015, and meeting admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a B.B.A degree in Technical Sales at MSOE.Out-of-State Schools
Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement.Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring.Students graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global.Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of Madison College graduates with an AA, AS, or AAS. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer up to 94 additional credits toward their baccalaureate degree. -
Career Outcomes
After completing the Office Management program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
- Communicate effectively and professionally to customers.
- Manage staff, projects, and business processes.
- Perform financial-related tasks.
- Use technology to manage projects and processes.
- Organize operations and procedures.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2022 2023 2024 Number of Program Graduates 3 2 2 Number of Surveys Sent 3 2 2 Number of Surveys Returned 3 0 2 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 3 0 2 Percent Available for Employment 100.0% 100.0% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 0.0% 0.0% Available for Employment
2022 2023 2024 Graduates Employed 3 0 2 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.0% 100.0% Employed in Related Occupation 2 0 2 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 66.7% 100.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 0 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0.0% 0.0% Employed - No Response 1 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 33.3% 0.0% Seeking Employment 0 0 0 Percent Seeking Employment 0.0% 0.0% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3 0 3.5 Number of Satisfaction Responses 3 0 2 Very Satisfied (4) 2 0 1 Percent Very Satisfied 66.7% 50.0% Satisfied (3) 0 0 1 Percent Satisfied 0.0% 50.0% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 33.3% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Number of Primary Reason Responses 3 0 2 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2022 2023 2024 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 2 0 2 Before Enrollment 1 0 1 Percent Before Enrollment 50.0% 50.0% While Attending the College 0 0 0 Percent While Attending the College 0.0% 0.0% After Training at the College 1 0 1 Percent After Training at the College 50.0% 50.0% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2022 2023 2024 Number of Employment Location Responses 3 0 2 In College District 1 0 2 Percent In College District 33.3% 100.0% In Wisconsin, Not in District 0 0 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 0.0% 0.0% Outside of Wisconsin 1 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 33.3% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 1 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 33.3% 0.0% Salary Trend 2022 2023 2024 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 2 2 Average Monthly Wage $4,175 $3,705 Average Hourly Wage $24.27 $21.54 Average Work Hours per Week 44.0 45.0 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count Average Hourly Wage Average Work Hours per Week -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2024 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Piggly Wiggly Customer Service Manager Cross Plains Watertown Regional Medical Center Business Office Manager Watertown * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
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*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu
