Program Description
The Executive Administrative Assistant program prepares individuals to provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests, as well as performing routine administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff. Courses include Computer Literacy, Business Procedures, Introduction to office suite software (including word processing, spreadsheet & database management), Principles of Management, and Financial Accounting.
Career Information
Occupation
Office and Administrative Support Workers
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 5% nationally and 6% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $30,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Erskine Hawkins, Jr.
Chair, Accounting and Business Administrative Technology
404-225-4553
ehawkins@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Terms
Credit Hours: 21
Estimated Program Cost: $3,570
Required Courses
Occupational Courses (21 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 21
Program Outcomes
1. Graduates will be able to demonstrate essential skills required for a business office including office protocol, time management and records management.
2. Graduates will be able to use technology to input, manage, and interpret information and to solve business problems in a variety of situations.
3. Graduates will be able to develop and deliver professional and oral and written communication.
4. Graduates will be able to demonstrate understanding of the basic financial accounting concepts of the complete accounting cycle and the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a business.
5. Graduates will be able to demonstrate and apply skills and behaviors necessary for successful supervision of people and their job responsibilities.