Business Software Applications Specialist Program

Online Program

The Business Software Applications Specialist program is taught completely online. You are not required to come to the Madison, Wisconsin campus.

Online Program Information

• Program Application
  If you are seeking a Diploma from MATC, complete the Program Application (standard form for all 16 Wisconsin Technical Colleges located on the WTCS website). If you are not a resident of the United States, you must contact the program coordinator prior to submitting the application. MATC will not issue an I-20 student visa for this program. After you have completed the Program Application, please fill out the Business Technology Student Information Form.
  
  
• Taking Classes in Sequence
  It is recommended that you take classes in the sequence they appear in the curriculum. Contact Ann Zettle at (608) 246-6462 for more information.
  

• 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 Cerfification, 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. Contact Chris Yero at (608) 243-4019 for more information.

Online Course Information

• Curriculum
  All classes listed in the curriculum are offered online. If the class you are seeking is not offered, check the eTech College of Wisconsin for a comparable class offered at any of the other 15 Wisconsin Technical Colleges.

• Registration. For further information, contact Ann Zettle at (608) 246-6462.
  

• Class information will be sent to registered students approximately 10-15 days prior to the beginning of the course.
  
  
• Textbook and supply information will be sent via email approximately one month before the semester begins. Textbooks may be ordered from the MATC bookstore online or by calling (608) 246-6017.
  
  
• MATC reserves the right to cancel an offering if the course fails to meet the minimum number of students.

Online Course Expectations

• Be self-motivated, independent, and have basic knowledge in computer operations such as keyboarding, sending and receiving email, surfing the Internet. For more information about online learning, refer to "Are you an Online Learner?."
  
  
• Make time to devote to class work. These are credit classes that typically meet 3-5 hours per week in the traditional setting. Internet students are required to do the same work as the face-to-face student. It is recommended that a beginning online learner take no more than six credits.
  
  
• Online classes in the Business Software Applications Specialist Program have specific technical requirements:
  

  - Pentium 3 Processor
  - 56 Modem
  - 20 gb hard drive
  - 128 mb Ram (256 recommended)
  - Sound Card
  - Plug-ins as needed
  - Windows 98 or higher
  - MS Office 2002 or higher
  - Internet Explorer 4 or Netscape 4

Online Class Costs

The cost range is $70-$100 per credit.

Types of Aid

• Scholarships:
  MATC scholarship information is posted in the Student Bulletin.
  
  
• MATC Financial Aid Information
  
  
• Refund Information

For more information about the online Business Software Applications Specialist Program, contact Ann Zettle at (608) 246-6462.