Overview

If you like the possibility of combining a variety of tasks into your workday, such as human relations, accounting and computer skills, South Suburban College's Administrative Assistant program can provide you with the overall knowledge of office functions.

What will I learn in class?

Our program focuses on courses in English and communications, accounting, supervisory management, economics, business law, labor relations and microcomputers for business. You'll gain a solid core in a variety of jobs in preparation for the field.

You'll learn the managerial and technical skills necessary to function in today's corporate environment of total quality management (TQM). The Manager-Supervisor and Small Business Management Entrepreneurship options provide opportunities for increased specialization.

What is the employment outlook?

According to the Educational Testing Service, employment for managers is expected to grow at an average pace despite mergers and takeovers. The jobs that are expected to grow the fastest are in the service and computer industries and professional firms. The median salary for all management positions is $36,400. Self-employed managers and supervisors can earn substantially higher wages. Earnings vary with size of company, location, industry, function, responsibilities, education, experience, and ability.

Recommended Curricula for Transfer Program

Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing and Management

Management - Administrative Assistant Program Links

• AAS Degree
• Certificates
• Courses
• Faculty

General Education Links

• Career Education Programs
• College Transfer Programs

For More Information

Contact the Business Programs and Computer Technology department, at (708) 596-2000 ext. 2664.