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Administrative Professional

Administrative Professional

Launch your administrative career!

Unlock your administrative potential with our Administrative Professional Technology concentration—gain skills in accounting, office procedures, and more for a rewarding career. Start your journey with us at Jackson State Community College!

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Students completing the Administrative Professional Technology Concentration will be prepared for an office manager, administrative assistant, or executive assistant career. Enrolled in the program, students will work closely with experienced faculty to learn office administration and management skills.

Explore a Sample Course Schedule

Fall Semester

Rubric Course Hrs
ADMN 1311 Word Processing 3
ADMN 1309 Records Management 3
BUSN 1305 Introduction to Business 3
ENGL 1010 English Composition I 3
INFS 1010 Computer Applications 3
Total Credits 15

Spring Semester

Rubric Course Hrs
  Concentration Elective 3
ADMN 2305 Intro. to Desktop Publishing 3
ADMN 1308 Administrative Office Procedures 3
BUSN 1310 Business Communications 3
  Mathematics Course 3
Total Credits 15

Fall Semester

Rubric Course Hrs
ADMN 1322 Presentation Applications 3
BUSN 2380 Principles of Marketing 3
BUSN 2370 Legal Environment of Business 3
ACCT 1010 Principles of Accounting I 3
  Concentration Elective 3
Total Credits 15

Spring Semester

Rubric Course Hrs
ADMN 2395 APT Internship 3
ECON 2100 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
COMM 2025 Fundamentals of Communication 3
  Concentration Elective 3
  Humanities Course 3
Total Credits 15

 

 

Additional Information

Upon completion of this program, students will have the foundational skills and knowledge that will help lead to the following certifications:

  • Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications for Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
  • Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)

Best of all, Jackson State is a testing center for all certification exams listed above (except CAP), and Jackson State students will receive as much as a 60% discount on the cost of testing. 

 

 

Career Ready Program

Green Light Your Future in two years or less with a career-ready degree that prepares you to enter the workforce and excel. You will gain valuable hands-on experience and knowledge taught by instructors with real-world, professional experience.

ACBSP Accredited

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs accredits the Associate of Applied Science in Business.

99.7%

National Exam First-Time Pass Rate

10-Year Average

92%

Job Placement

10-Year Average

92.3%

Graduation Rate

10-Year Program Average

Career Outlook

Career and Salary Information

The following is a list of career choices that may be obtained upon completing a bachelor's degree or higher in this discipline. Please visit the following website: http://www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information, and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Career

Beginning Salary with Bachelor's Degree in TN

Experienced Salary Median

Executive Administrative Assistant

$35,690

$56,110

Human Resources

Assistants

$29,570

$44,910

Further education, such as a bachelor's or master's degree in Administrative Professional Technology Concentration, can unlock specialized career opportunities and advancement. Transfer opportunities to four-year colleges or universities provide a pathway for continued education and expanded career prospects in this dynamic field.

 

Business & Accounting Accreditation Information

The Associate of Applied Science in Business, the Associate of Science in Accounting, and the Associate of Science in Business Administration are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213 phone 913-339-9356 info@acbsp.org ).

ACBSP Global Business Accreditation
We are ACBSP accredited!
ACBSP 2021 Response Letter
2021 Quality Assurance Report
10-Year Reaffirmation Self Study Dec 2016
ACBSP Reaffirmation Award Letter

 

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