Administrative Professional A.A.S. - Career Degree

Keep business running

From people to processes, businesses are complicated—and they need dedicated (and qualified) administrative professionals to keep them running smoothly. Learn to excel at this craft by studying at College of Lake County. You develop skills ranging from accounting to social media management, and, upon graduation, you’re ready to go far in any professional operation.

What can you do with an Administrative Professional degree?

You can manage busy workplaces—from the employees to the daily operations—or help businesses improve their efficiency. You can excel in these roles:

administrative assistant
office manager
business analyst

Highlights

WIOA Program

Eligible for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)-awarded vouchers.
Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college.
Career Degree

Earn an associate degree in 2 years and gain in-demand technical and job-ready skills.
Program Length: 2 Years

Full-time students finish in 2 years.

Career Outlook

Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $30,055
  
  Median
  
  $38,819
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $60,275
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $14.44
  
  Median
  
  $18.66
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $28.98
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  58.68%
  
  Some college
  
  30.18%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  11.14%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
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.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $49,551
  
  Median
  
  $72,894
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $106,217
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $23.82
  
  Median
  
  $35.04
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $51.06
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  24.2%
  
  Certificate
  
  1.27%
  
  Some college
  
  20.91%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  33.77%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  11.87%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  7.98%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
File correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used. Locate and remove material from file when requested.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $31,210
  
  Median
  
  $43,052
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $70,404
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $15.00
  
  Median
  
  $20.69
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $33.84
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  47.19%
  
  Certificate
  
  10.59%
  
  Some college
  
  4.97%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  10.36%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  1.25%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  25.13%
  
  Doctorate
  
  0.51%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring knowledge of office systems and procedures. Clerical duties may be assigned in accordance with the office procedures of individual establishments and may include a combination of answering telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word processing, office machine operation, and filing.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $30,536
  
  Median
  
  $45,090
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $66,802
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $14.68
  
  Median
  
  $21.68
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $32.11
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  42.09%
  
  Certificate
  
  6.52%
  
  Some college
  
  14.74%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  36.41%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  0.24%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $28,901
  
  Median
  
  $37,590
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $49,630
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $13.89
  
  Median
  
  $18.07
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $23.86
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  49.8%
  
  Certificate
  
  20.86%
  
  Some college
  
  25.66%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  3.68%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $33,361
  
  Median
  
  $48,848
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $76,560
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $16.04
  
  Median
  
  $23.48
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $36.80
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  49.9%
  
  Certificate
  
  6.51%
  
  Some college
  
  10.23%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  22.37%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  10.98%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Use word processor, computer, or typewriter to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording. May perform other clerical duties as assigned.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $31,797
  
  Median
  
  $47,653
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $86,154
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $15.28
  
  Median
  
  $22.91
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $41.42
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  51.57%
  
  Some college
  
  45.45%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  2.98%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).

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Course Code	Course Title	Credits
CLC 120	CLC 120 College Success Seminar Class Description This course is designed to teach students attitudes and skills valuable for college success. Topics may include: growth mindset, self-advocacy skills, college resources, college culture, financial literacy, and academic success strategies, such as study skills, time management, and goal setting. Throughout this course, students will develop skills necessary for promoting positive human relations in a diverse society.	2
AMT 112	AMT 112 Computer Basics/Software Applications Class Description This course provides a comprehensive study of the use of computers and technologies. Class topics include computer hardware, software, operating systems, and electronic communications such as email, the Internet, and networks. Students will have an opportunity to analyze computer-purchasing strategies, as well as acquire knowledge on data security and storage. Hands-on software experience will be provided utilizing Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, the Internet, and email.	3
AMT 113	AMT 113 Comprehensive Word Processing Using Microsoft Word Class Description This is a comprehensive course in the use of word processing software on a computer. Topics include entering, editing, formatting, saving, retrieving, using writing tools, and printing. Advanced and specialized topics to be covered include tables, merge, macros, outlining, templates, styles, themes, footnotes/endnotes, headers/footers, and graphics. Several projects will be completed during the semester.	3
AMT 117	AMT 117 Comprehensive Spreadsheets Using Microsoft Excel Class Description In this course, students will learn the features of Microsoft Excel software. Topics covered include creating, editing, and formatting worksheets and workbooks; managing data cells and ranges; creating and formatting tables and table data; performing operations by using formulas and functions; and creating charts.	3
MTH 114	MTH 114 Applied Mathematics Class Description This course explores the basic principles of mathematics with an emphasis on career technical applications. Operations of signed numbers including integers fractions and decimals are studied. Further areas of study include ratios, proportions, percentages, measuring systems, unit conversions, precision, accuracy, scientific notation introductory algebra and practical geometry.	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	CLC 120
Course Title	CLC 120 College Success Seminar Class Description This course is designed to teach students attitudes and skills valuable for college success. Topics may include: growth mindset, self-advocacy skills, college resources, college culture, financial literacy, and academic success strategies, such as study skills, time management, and goal setting. Throughout this course, students will develop skills necessary for promoting positive human relations in a diverse society.
Credits	2

Course Highlights
Course Code	AMT 112
Course Title	AMT 112 Computer Basics/Software Applications Class Description This course provides a comprehensive study of the use of computers and technologies. Class topics include computer hardware, software, operating systems, and electronic communications such as email, the Internet, and networks. Students will have an opportunity to analyze computer-purchasing strategies, as well as acquire knowledge on data security and storage. Hands-on software experience will be provided utilizing Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, the Internet, and email.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	AMT 113
Course Title	AMT 113 Comprehensive Word Processing Using Microsoft Word Class Description This is a comprehensive course in the use of word processing software on a computer. Topics include entering, editing, formatting, saving, retrieving, using writing tools, and printing. Advanced and specialized topics to be covered include tables, merge, macros, outlining, templates, styles, themes, footnotes/endnotes, headers/footers, and graphics. Several projects will be completed during the semester.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	AMT 117
Course Title	AMT 117 Comprehensive Spreadsheets Using Microsoft Excel Class Description In this course, students will learn the features of Microsoft Excel software. Topics covered include creating, editing, and formatting worksheets and workbooks; managing data cells and ranges; creating and formatting tables and table data; performing operations by using formulas and functions; and creating charts.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	MTH 114
Course Title	MTH 114 Applied Mathematics Class Description This course explores the basic principles of mathematics with an emphasis on career technical applications. Operations of signed numbers including integers fractions and decimals are studied. Further areas of study include ratios, proportions, percentages, measuring systems, unit conversions, precision, accuracy, scientific notation introductory algebra and practical geometry.
Credits	3

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
AMT 114	AMT 114 Outlook Class Description In this course, students will learn the features of Microsoft Outlook software. Topics covered include using Outlook for e-mail, using the Calendar feature to schedule events and appointments, entering and editing contacts, and creating and updating tasks and notes. Several projects will be completed during the semester.	3
AMT 213	AMT 213 Advanced Word Processing Using Microsoft Word Class Description In this course, students will learn advanced features of Microsoft Word software. Topics to be covered include managing documents and templates; preparing documents for collaboration; managing language options; finding/replacing/pasting document content; setting paragraph layout options; creating and managing styles, building blocks, custom design elements, indexes, table of figures, forms, and macros; and performing mail merges.	3
AMT 217	AMT 217 Advanced Spreadsheets Using Microsoft Excel Class Description In this course, students will learn some advanced features of Microsoft Excel software. Topics covered include working with custom Excel business templates, creating advanced charts, working with data analysis tools, creating PivotTables and PivotCharts, creating and editing macros, and working with Logical functions.	3
	AMT Elective	3
ACC 110	ACC 110 Accounting in Business Class Description This course is an overall introduction to the discipline of accounting. Emphasis is on understanding processes used to collect, analyze, and report financial information in business organizations. Topics include the accounting equation, generally accepted accounting principles, financial reporting, financial statement analysis, budgeting, and cost control.	2
ENG 121	ENG 121 English Composition I Class Description This course is designed to help students develop their competence in college-level writing and in the analysis of texts so they can enter the dialogue of the academic community. This course includes the analysis and practice of argument and the use of critical thinking to read, analyze, and produce college-level texts.	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	AMT 114
Course Title	AMT 114 Outlook Class Description In this course, students will learn the features of Microsoft Outlook software. Topics covered include using Outlook for e-mail, using the Calendar feature to schedule events and appointments, entering and editing contacts, and creating and updating tasks and notes. Several projects will be completed during the semester.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	AMT 213
Course Title	AMT 213 Advanced Word Processing Using Microsoft Word Class Description In this course, students will learn advanced features of Microsoft Word software. Topics to be covered include managing documents and templates; preparing documents for collaboration; managing language options; finding/replacing/pasting document content; setting paragraph layout options; creating and managing styles, building blocks, custom design elements, indexes, table of figures, forms, and macros; and performing mail merges.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	AMT 217
Course Title	AMT 217 Advanced Spreadsheets Using Microsoft Excel Class Description In this course, students will learn some advanced features of Microsoft Excel software. Topics covered include working with custom Excel business templates, creating advanced charts, working with data analysis tools, creating PivotTables and PivotCharts, creating and editing macros, and working with Logical functions.
Credits	3

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Course Code
Course Title	AMT Elective
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	ACC 110
Course Title	ACC 110 Accounting in Business Class Description This course is an overall introduction to the discipline of accounting. Emphasis is on understanding processes used to collect, analyze, and report financial information in business organizations. Topics include the accounting equation, generally accepted accounting principles, financial reporting, financial statement analysis, budgeting, and cost control.
Credits	2

Course Highlights
Course Code	ENG 121
Course Title	ENG 121 English Composition I Class Description This course is designed to help students develop their competence in college-level writing and in the analysis of texts so they can enter the dialogue of the academic community. This course includes the analysis and practice of argument and the use of critical thinking to read, analyze, and produce college-level texts.
Credits	3

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
AMT 115	AMT 115 Presentation Software Using Microsoft PowerPoint Class Description In this course students will learn to design, create, and present dynamic presentations using Microsoft's PowerPoint software. Topics include adding media, custom animation, and web posting.	3
AMT 116	AMT 116 Administrative Office Procedures Class Description This course will prepare students for the role of the administrative professional in a wide variety of industries. Topics to be covered include defining the administrative professional, understanding organizational structures, developing and strengthening problem-solving skills, understanding a global and culturally diverse workforce, and analyzing the opportunities for the administrative role as a job, career, and profession. Also covered will be strategies for managing the day-to-day operations of the office, effective organization and time management, planning and coordinating meetings and events, making travel arrangements, and being a strategic business partner.	3
CMM 121	CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech Class Description For students interested in improving their oral communication competency. This course combines a theoretical basis with practical verbal and nonverbal skills to enhance public speaking effectiveness. Students learn how to develop, research, organize, adapt, deliver and critique messages.	3
	AMT Elective	3
BUS 121	BUS 121 Introduction to Business Class Description This course provides a broad overview of the principles, functions and careers in business. Topics included are: economics, global business, ethics, business structures, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, accounting, finance and operations management.	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	AMT 115
Course Title	AMT 115 Presentation Software Using Microsoft PowerPoint Class Description In this course students will learn to design, create, and present dynamic presentations using Microsoft's PowerPoint software. Topics include adding media, custom animation, and web posting.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	AMT 116
Course Title	AMT 116 Administrative Office Procedures Class Description This course will prepare students for the role of the administrative professional in a wide variety of industries. Topics to be covered include defining the administrative professional, understanding organizational structures, developing and strengthening problem-solving skills, understanding a global and culturally diverse workforce, and analyzing the opportunities for the administrative role as a job, career, and profession. Also covered will be strategies for managing the day-to-day operations of the office, effective organization and time management, planning and coordinating meetings and events, making travel arrangements, and being a strategic business partner.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	CMM 121
Course Title	CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech Class Description For students interested in improving their oral communication competency. This course combines a theoretical basis with practical verbal and nonverbal skills to enhance public speaking effectiveness. Students learn how to develop, research, organize, adapt, deliver and critique messages.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code
Course Title	AMT Elective
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	BUS 121
Course Title	BUS 121 Introduction to Business Class Description This course provides a broad overview of the principles, functions and careers in business. Topics included are: economics, global business, ethics, business structures, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, accounting, finance and operations management.
Credits	3

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
AMT 111	AMT 111 Business Communication Class Description This course is designed to improve communication skills and prepare students for success in a team environment. Students will learn how to write clearly and concisely. Topics include a review of punctuation, document formatting and techniques in composing effective business letters, memoranda, reports, employment letters, resumes, and working with electronic messages and digital media.	3
AMT 216	AMT 216 Integrated Application Projects Class Description This course will introduce students to integrated projects required in a business environment. Students will use the components of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and the Internet. This is a capstone course that requires the integration of previously learned skills.	3
PSY 121	PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology Class Description This course presents the basic concepts and theoretical perspectives for understanding psychology with an emphasis on cultural competence and social justice. It encompasses factors affecting human behavior and mental processes and includes, but is not limited to, the history of psychology, research methodology, the brain and behavior, learning, memory, cognition, language, intelligence, development, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy and social psychology.	3
HUM 127	HUM 127 Critical Thinking Class Description Students will learn sound reasoning skills (i.e. informal logic) to improve the quality of their education, work, and life. These skills include recognizing, evaluating, and analyzing arguments; obtaining and interpreting data; arguing one’s positions with clarity and precision; problem-solving; and decision-making. Students will learn these skills through examples taken from different academic and professional areas, including the arts, politics, religion, science, business, and law.	3
BUS 238	BUS 238 Project Management Class Description This course will focus on the concepts and tools related to the management of projects within organizations. Students will examine all phases of project management including planning, scheduling, control, and termination. Topics include writing project plans, developing work breakdown structures, project scheduling, resource management, earned value analysis, and project risk management.	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	AMT 111
Course Title	AMT 111 Business Communication Class Description This course is designed to improve communication skills and prepare students for success in a team environment. Students will learn how to write clearly and concisely. Topics include a review of punctuation, document formatting and techniques in composing effective business letters, memoranda, reports, employment letters, resumes, and working with electronic messages and digital media.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	AMT 216
Course Title	AMT 216 Integrated Application Projects Class Description This course will introduce students to integrated projects required in a business environment. Students will use the components of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and the Internet. This is a capstone course that requires the integration of previously learned skills.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	PSY 121
Course Title	PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology Class Description This course presents the basic concepts and theoretical perspectives for understanding psychology with an emphasis on cultural competence and social justice. It encompasses factors affecting human behavior and mental processes and includes, but is not limited to, the history of psychology, research methodology, the brain and behavior, learning, memory, cognition, language, intelligence, development, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy and social psychology.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	HUM 127
Course Title	HUM 127 Critical Thinking Class Description Students will learn sound reasoning skills (i.e. informal logic) to improve the quality of their education, work, and life. These skills include recognizing, evaluating, and analyzing arguments; obtaining and interpreting data; arguing one’s positions with clarity and precision; problem-solving; and decision-making. Students will learn these skills through examples taken from different academic and professional areas, including the arts, politics, religion, science, business, and law.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	BUS 238
Course Title	BUS 238 Project Management Class Description This course will focus on the concepts and tools related to the management of projects within organizations. Students will examine all phases of project management including planning, scheduling, control, and termination. Topics include writing project plans, developing work breakdown structures, project scheduling, resource management, earned value analysis, and project risk management.
Credits	3

Total Credit Hours

61

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Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

Career Degree

Program Length: 2 Years

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Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

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Semester 2 17 Credits

Semester 3 15 Credits

Semester 4 15 Credits

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