Program Information
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Location: West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 31-106-6
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma, Bilingual
- Start Dates: August/January/March
About the Bilingual Office Assistant Diploma
Description
This is a program for bilingual students.
Students fluent in English and a second language will be prepared for bilingual office positions after completing this program. You will use Microsoft software to produce documents in both languages; and will use videoconferencing, the internet and other technologies. All courses, except foreign language instruction, are taught in English. Courses are offered in a variety of formats including online and blended, which may include traditional classroom instruction and an online component.
There is a strong need for bilingual office workers to serve diverse communities.
Additional program details: You will practice international communications via computer videoconferencing, internet, telephone, fax and standard mail. The duties of bilingual office assistants vary, depending on the employer, such as providing customer service or performing administrative functions.
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Career Outlook
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Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ | 3 |
| OFTECH-101 | Office Technologies 1 | 3 |
| OFTECH-103 | Keyboard and Keypad | 1 |
| OFTECH-119 | Information Management | 3 |
| OFTECH-183 | Bilingual Customer Service Skills | 3 |
| FLANG-123 | Intermediate Spanish ‡ * (or) FLANG-218 Spanish 5: Conversation, Grammar and Current Topics ‡ |
3 |
| OFTECH-104 | Budgeting Basics for Support Personnel | 3 |
| OFTECH-122 | Business English Essentials | 3 |
| OFTECH-133 | Business Document Production 1 ‡ | 3 |
| OFTECH-165 | Administrative Office Procedures | 3 |
| OFTECH-170 | Meeting and Event Planning for Support Personnel | 3 |
| OFTECH-184 | MS Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint ‡ | 3 |
| OFTECH-190 | Bilingual Office Assistant Internship ‡ | 1 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 35 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
* Another foreign language courses may be substituted for the FLANG courses.
Student must earn a minimum 2.5 GPA in foreign language.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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DIGITAL BADGES
Upon completion of specified coursework, students may be eligible for the following digital badge(s):
2024-2025 Program Flyer
2024-2025 Spanish Program Flyer
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
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Program Outcomes
- Perform accurate workplace communications
- Use technology skills for business tasks
- Perform routine office procedures
- Demonstrate professionalism and effective workplace relations
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