Administrative Professional Associate Degree

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Administrative Professional

Program Number: 101066

Your Degree:

Associate Degree

Area of Study:

Business

Delivery Method:

100% Online
Some Online/Some In Person

Estimated Time to Complete:

60 Credits | Finish degree in 2 years

Financial Aid Available

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$10,896.09

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Program Overview
Prepare for an administrative professional career at Madison College.
In this degree program, you will learn current business technology and software, and attain the office skills needed to work as support staff in any organization. Our instructors have real-world experience as administrative professionals and can’t wait to work with you.
The Administrative Professional program may be used to help you prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) computer certifications.
Program Details
Students in the Administrative Professional program can attend full or part-time.
Administrative Professional classes are offered at the Madison College Truax campus.
Why Madison College?
Flexible course offerings allow you to master professional skills in a growing career field and advance your software skills to improve office efficiency
Learn from experienced instructors with real-world office experience
Experience life as an administrative professional as you complete an on-site internship
Earn credit for prior learning through transfer credits, certifications, challenge exams, and experiential credit
Obtain additional diploma credentials by completing earn-as-you-go career pathway credits
Learn to effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders
Gain knowledge and experience for managing administrative projects
Administrative Professional Careers
Madison College associate degree graduates are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of administrative professional including:
Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Administrative Support
Desktop Publisher Specialist
Information Coordinator
Information Processing Specialist
Office Assistant
Office Support
Program Assistant
Project Coordinator
Receptionist
Secretary
Transcriptionist
Word Processor
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.
First Semester
10-103-121
Microsoft Windows
1 credit
10-103-165
Outlook
1 credit
10-106-100
Mindset for Success
3 credits
10-106-107
Business Document Applications
3 credits
10-106-139
Keyboard Skillbuilding
1 credit
10-801-195
Written Communication
3 credits
10-804-123
Math with Business Applications
3 credits
Second Semester
10-103-145
Access
1 credit
10-103-169
Collaboration and Productivity Tools
1 credit
10-106-108
Proofreading and Editing
3 credits
10-106-109
Business Spreadsheet Applications
3 credits
10-106-121
Office Technology and Procedures
3 credits
10-106-164
Customer Contact Skills
2 credits
10-106-231
Business Presentations and Publications
3 credits
Third Semester
10-101-106
Accounting Fundamentals
3 credits
10-106-106
Business Writing and Research
3 credits
10-106-172
Administrative Office Management
3 credits
10-106-190
Professional Development
1 credit
10-801-196
Oral/Interpersonal Communication
3 credits
10-809-172
Introduction to Diversity Studies
3 credits
Fourth Semester
10-102-135
Project Management Fundamentals
3 credits
10-106-112
Event Planning & Coordination
3 credits
10-106-126
Software Capstone
3 credits
10-106-192
Administrative Professional Simulated Practicum
1 credit
10-809-199
Psychology Of Human Relations
3 credits
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
Spring 2025
Application open
Application completion deadline is April 15, 2025
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.
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Transfer Opportunities

UW System Schools
UW Oshkosh
The terms of the B.S in Human Services Leadership agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S degrees and are admitted to the Human Services Leadership at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
UW Oshkosh
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 higher
Wisconsin Private Schools
Concordia University
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.
Lakeland University
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.
Milwaukee School of Engineering
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
Bellevue University
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.
Capella University
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.
Colorado State University Global Campus
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
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 Administrative Professional program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:

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

Graduate Summary

Graduate Report Summary Overview
Count Percents	2021	2022	2023
Number of Program Graduates	15	18	8
Number of Surveys Sent	15	18	8
Number of Surveys Returned	8	10	4
Percent of Surveys Returned
Available for Employment	7	8	3
Percent Available for Employment	87.5%	80.0%	75.0%
Not in Labor Market
Percent Not in Labor Market	12.5%	20.0%	25.0%

Available for Employment
Count Percents	2021	2022	2023
Graduates Employed	6	8	2
Percent of Graduates Employed	85.7%	100.0%	66.7%
Employed in Related Occupation	5	6	2
Percent Employed in Related Occupation	83.3%	75.0%	100.0%
Employed in Unrelated Occupation	1	1	0
Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation	16.7%	12.5%	0.0%
Employed - No Response	0	1	0
Percent Employed - No Response	0.0%	12.5%	0.0%
Seeking Employment	1	0	1
Percent Seeking Employment	14.3%	0.0%	33.3%

Reaction To Training at Madison College
Count Percents	2021	2022	2023
Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)	3.8	3.4	3.5
Number of Satisfaction Responses	8	10	4
Very Satisfied (4)	6	6	2
Percent Very Satisfied	75.0%	60.0%	50.0%
Satisfied (3)	2	3	2
Percent Satisfied	25.0%	30.0%	50.0%
Unsatisfied (2)	0	0	0
Percent Unsatisfied	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Very Unsatisfied (1)
Percent Very Unsatisfied	0.0%	10.0%	0.0%

Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
Count Percents	2021	2022	2023
Number of Primary Reason Responses	8	10	4
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%	10.0%	0.0%

When Employment was Obtained
Count Percents	2021	2022	2023
Number of When Employment Obtained Responses	6	7	2
Before Enrollment	2	1	0
Percent Before Enrollment	33.3%	14.3%	0.0%
While Attending the College	3	4	0
Percent While Attending the College	50.0%	57.1%	0.0%
After Training at the College	1	2	2
Percent After Training at the College	16.7%	28.6%	100.0%

Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
Count Percents	2021	2022	2023
Number of Employment Location Responses	6	8	2
In College District	2	6	2
Percent In College District	33.3%	75.0%	100.0%
In Wisconsin, Not in District	1	0	0
Percent of In Wisconsin	16.7%	0.0%	0.0%
Outside of Wisconsin	3	1	0
Percent Outside Wisconsin	50.0%	12.5%	0.0%
Employer Location Unknown	0	1	0
Percent Location Unknown	0.0%	12.5%	0.0%

Salary Trend
Salary Trend		2021	2022	2023
Full Time Employment (Related Job)	Full Time Salary Count	5	5
	Average Monthly Wage	$4,519	$4,010
	Average Hourly Wage	$26.27	$23.31
	Average Work Hours per Week	40.0	40.6
Part Time Employment (Related Job)	Part Time Salary Count		1	1
	Average Hourly Wage		$10.00	$32.69
	Average Work Hours per Week		10.0	25.0