Oversee business projects and processes. Be a change leader — be an office manager!
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92%
Job Placement
92% job placement within six months of graduation.
91%
Work Local
91% of our recent graduates work in Wisconsin.
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Office Management
Program Number: 101069
Your Degree:
Associate Degree
Area of Study:
Business
Delivery Method:
100% Online
Some Online/Some In Person
Estimated Time to Complete:
62 Credits | Finish degree in 2 years
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Estimated Program Cost

$11,459.05

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  • Program Overview

    The Office Management associate degree program at Madison College provides the tools you need to oversee the smooth operation of a business office. You will learn how to:

    • Hire and supervise office workers such as administrative, clerical, and personnel.
    • Prepare payroll and other office accounting duties.
    • Act as the lead go-between for the business and vendors.

    You will also gain an understanding of current office systems and technology that will help prepare you for work in an administrative office.​

    Program Details

    Students in the Office Management Program may attend full or part-time.

    Office Management classes are offered at our Madison Truax campus.

    Careers

    Graduates with an associate degree in Office Management from Madison College are ready for a range of professional positions which include:

    • Office Manager or Supervisor
    • Administrative Manager or Supervisor
    Attend classes full or part-time
  • Curriculum and Experience

    Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

    Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:

    • Progress toward your specific requirements
    • Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

    If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.

    First Semester
    10-102-134
    3 credits
    10-102-143
    3 credits
    10-103-169
    1 credit
    10-106-100
    3 credits
    10-106-107
    3 credits
    10-804-144
    3 credits
    Second Semester
    10-102-135
    3 credits
    10-103-165
    1 credit
    10-103-186
    2 credits
    10-106-109
    3 credits
    10-106-164
    2 credits
    10-801-195
    3 credits
    Third Semester
    10-101-111
    4 credits
    10-106-106
    3 credits
    10-106-172
    3 credits
    10-801-196
    3 credits
    10-809-172
    3 credits
    Fourth Semester
    10-101-143
    2 credits
    10-101-154
    1 credit
    10-106-112
    3 credits
    10-106-190
    1 credit
    10-116-145
    3 credits
    10-809-199
    3 credits
  • Admission

    To Apply

    Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!

    International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.

    Note: It is recommended to only apply for a semester that has already started if you are currently enrolled in classes or you have verified that classes are still available for that semester.

    Application Dates

    Fall 2024

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is November 15, 2024

    Spring 2025

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is April 15, 2025

    Summer 2025

    • Application available on September 15, 2024
    • Application completion deadline is July 15, 2025

    Fall 2025

    • Application available on September 15, 2024
    • Application completion deadline is November 15, 2025

    Admission Requirements

    All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.

    1. Admission Application

    The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.

    2. Education Completion

    Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:

    • High school (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
    • GED/HSED transcript
    • College transcript(s) showing:
      • Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
      • At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
        • The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
        • Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum

    All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.

    Additional Notes

    • Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
    • Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.

    After Acceptance

    Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College. 

    Questions?

    Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.

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  • Transfer Opportunities

    UW System Schools

    The terms of the B.S in Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S or A.A.A. degrees and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

    Wisconsin Private Schools

    Students witn an AA, AS or AAS are Advanced Core. Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 60 credits. Students transferring prior to completion or with less than 60 credits are standard core and credits are evaluated course by course.
    Student who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.
    Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2015, and meeting admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a B.B.A degree in Technical Sales at MSOE.

    Out-of-State Schools

    Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement.
    Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring.
    Students graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global.
    Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of Madison College graduates with an AA, AS, or AAS. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer up to 94 additional credits toward their baccalaureate degree.
  • Career Outcomes

    After completing the Office Management program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:

    • Communicate effectively and professionally to customers.
    • Manage staff, projects, and business processes.
    • Perform financial-related tasks.
    • Use technology to manage projects and processes.
    • Organize operations and procedures. 
    • Graduate Summary

      Graduate Report Summary Overview

      202120222023
      Number of Program Graduates332
      Number of Surveys Sent332
      Number of Surveys Returned130
      Percent of Surveys Returned
      Available for Employment130
      Percent Available for Employment100.0%100.0%
      Not in Labor Market
      Percent Not in Labor Market0.0%0.0%
      Available for Employment

      202120222023
      Graduates Employed130
      Percent of Graduates Employed100.0%100.0%
      Employed in Related Occupation120
      Percent Employed in Related Occupation100.0%66.7%
      Employed in Unrelated Occupation000
      Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation0.0%0.0%
      Employed - No Response010
      Percent Employed - No Response0.0%33.3%
      Seeking Employment000
      Percent Seeking Employment0.0%0.0%
      Reaction To Training at Madison College

      202120222023
      Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)330
      Number of Satisfaction Responses130
      Very Satisfied (4)020
      Percent Very Satisfied0.0%66.7%
      Satisfied (3)100
      Percent Satisfied100.0%0.0%
      Unsatisfied (2)000
      Percent Unsatisfied0.0%0.0%
      Very Unsatisfied (1)
      Percent Very Unsatisfied0.0%33.3%
      Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

      202120222023
      Number of Primary Reason Responses130
      Preparation for Getting a Job
      Percent Preparation for Getting a Job
      Career Change
      Percent Career Change
      Improvement of Existing Skills
      Percent Improvement of Existing Skills
      Preparation for Further Education
      Percent Preparation for Further Education
      Personal Interest
      Percent Personal Interest
      Other
      Percent Other0.0%0.0%
      When Employment was Obtained

      202120222023
      Number of When Employment Obtained Responses120
      Before Enrollment110
      Percent Before Enrollment100.0%50.0%
      While Attending the College000
      Percent While Attending the College0.0%0.0%
      After Training at the College010
      Percent After Training at the College0.0%50.0%
      Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

      202120222023
      Number of Employment Location Responses130
      In College District110
      Percent In College District100.0%33.3%
      In Wisconsin, Not in District000
      Percent of In Wisconsin0.0%0.0%
      Outside of Wisconsin010
      Percent Outside Wisconsin0.0%33.3%
      Employer Location Unknown010
      Percent Location Unknown0.0%33.3%
      Salary Trend
      Salary Trend202120222023
      Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count12
      Average Monthly Wage$2,924$4,175
      Average Hourly Wage$17.00$24.27
      Average Work Hours per Week40.044.0
      Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count
      Average Hourly Wage
      Average Work Hours per Week
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