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Advanced Administrative Professional

General Information

NOTE: Due to changing conditions in the Administrative Professional field, MCC’s Administrative Professional associate degree program is undergoing a comprehensive program review for the 2008-09 academic year. Therefore, the college is not accepting first-year students into the degree program.

The Department of Business Studies offers an Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS) in Administrative Professional and two Administrative Professional Certificates in a ‘three-step process.”

Upon completion of the fall semester, the student will earn an Administrative Professional Certificate, which provides the basic skills necessary for an entry-level administrative professional position.

Upon completion of the spring semester, the student will earn an Advanced Administrative Professional Certificate, which provides the advanced computer skills to increase their marketability.

Upon completion of the second year, the student will earn an AAS in Administrative Professional, which will transfer to a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration at Southern New Hampshire University.

The Administrative Professional program not only offers basic skills to students who have never taken a business course, but also prepares them for advanced positions as they gain office management experience. Course offerings are highly computerized and stress familiarity with the latest software packages found in most offices. Students will be sought-after candidates in today's job market. Graduates are able to communicate effectively, perform successfully as part of a team, use business applications software to integrate information, carry out office procedures with initiative and judgement. An optional internship provides a valuable office experience to advance on the career ladder.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants for admission to the Administrative Professional program must comply with the college admission requirements; no specific program requirements apply.

Physical Requirements

Applicants must have good manual dexterity.

Accreditation

The Department of Business Studies is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), which allows our graduates to transfer to four-year colleges and universities in all regions of the country.

Transfer Policy

Students may transfer earned credits at other institutions provided a grade of ‘C’ or better has been earned in courses with equivalent content. Appropriate transfer credits may be accepted within a ten-year period.

Program Outcomes:

Our Administrative Professional program will:

Prepare the student for an entry-level administrative professional position after completing two certificates (Administrative Professional and Advanced Administrative Professional).
Prepare the student for an advanced-level administrative professional career upon completion of the AAS in Administrative Professional.
Facilitate transfer to a four-year institution.
Prepare the student to work as a member of a team and demonstrate a command of teamwork.
Provide a working knowledge of business application software packages to integrate information.
Provide a strong background in business communication and a working knowledge of business office procedures.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of business office procedures.

Job & Transfer Opportunities

The Administrative Professional AAS degree transfers in its entirety to four-year colleges and universities. Southern New Hampshire University accepts 90 MCC credits and awards scholarships to our graduates based on academic performance. Plymouth State University, UNH-Manchester, and Franklin Pierce University also accept graduates. Additionally, credits transfer to ACBSP-accredited colleges and universities.