Business Software Applications Specialist Program
Business Software Applications Specialist
Program Number: 31-106-9
- One-year Technical Diploma
- Business Technology Program Cluster
- Center for Agriscience and Technologies
- Program offered at the following campuses:
- Fort Atkinson
- Reedsburg
- Truax, Madison
- Watertown
- Portage
- For information call: (608) 246-6800 or (800) 322-6282 ext. 6800
About the Program
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The Business Software Applications Specialist Program gives the student an understanding of the general business activities required of office employees. Software skills, along with customer service and interpersonal skills, are emphasized. To succeed as a Business Software Applications Specialist, students should have a mastery of software skills, a mastery of English fundamentals, enjoy working with people, enjoy problem solving and be detail oriented. This program is also available completely online.
Graduates of this program typically earn $16,500 to $37,500 per year.
Program outcomes state what a graduate needs to be able to do with the essential knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors acquired in a specific MATC program. The program outcomes communicate expectations to students, as well as other academic institutions and potential employers. The identification and assessment of program outcomes support MATC's efforts in documenting student learning and provide a context for the faculty's academic planning.
Certification Information
The following certificates can help you get hired, promoted or update
your skills. These certificates are essential for work in today's modern
offices.
- MATC
Certificate in Microsoft Office - The basic certificate courses
are available online or in the classroom and can be achieved in one
semester. If you completed the courses for these certificates complete
the certificate
form to receive an official certificate from the Business Technology
Department
- Certified Professional
Secretary and Certified Administrative Professional - Both are internationally
recognized professional certification programs for administrative staff
and are administered by International Association of Administrative
Professionals. The Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) began
in 1951; the Certified Administrative ProfessionalCM (CAPCM) program
was launched in 2001. The CAP certification requires successful
completion of one-and-one-half-day, four-part written examination (three
of the parts are identical to the CPS requirements). Both require
an experience component. For more information on the program or
the more than 250 testing sites (some international sites are available)
near you, go to http://www.iaap-hq.org and select “Professional Certification." MATC courses can
prepare you to achieve these certifications. For more information, contact Linda Williams at
(608) 246-6369.
For more information about
the online Business Software Applications Specialist Program, contact Ann Zettle at (608) 246-6462.
Admissions Requirements for All Applications Submitted for the Current Academic Year
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You must meet Admissions Requirements (see below). To apply for the program, follow the admission procedures, including submitting the completed application, application/processing fees, and transcripts.
Before entering the Business Software Applications Specialist Program, students should have Intro to Keyboarding, 10-106-101, or the ability to verify keyboarding proficiency. Students not meeting this prerequisite may take Intro to Keyboarding during their first quarter of the program.
Career Potential
- Administrative Services Coordinator
- Customer Service Associate
- Office Assistant
- Program Assistant
- Receptionist-Data Entry
- Secretarial Assistant
- Word Processor
With advanced training graduates may find employment as:
- Administrative Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Executive Secretary
- Information Coordinator
- Office Manager
Getting Credit for Work Experience, Certifications or Completed Classes
If you have work experience, certifications such as Certified Professional Secretary, Certified Administrative Professional, Microsoft Office Specialist Certification, or have already taken classes at this or other institutions you may be able to be granted advanced standing to earn your degree more quickly. You may take a Challenge Exam for some courses to gain advanced standing. This program is available as an in class or online program. Contact Annie Neuberger at (608) 246-6232 for more information.
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