Program Overview

Microsoft Office

Program Overview

In the Microsoft Office program, you will learn how to use the latest software which is utilized in so many career paths. Our instructors are here to help you every step of the way. We also have a dedicated lab if you need homework help. Check out the Accounting and Business Lab virtually or in person.

Program Details

• Program Number:
• Your Degree: Technical Diploma
• Area of Study: Business
• Delivery Method: 100% Online
• Estimated Time to Complete: 12 Credits | Finish diploma in 1 semester
• Estimated Program Cost: $2,502.85

Curriculum and Experience

• Courses:
  • Outlook (1 credit)
  • Business Document Applications (3 credits)
  • Business Spreadsheet Applications (3 credits)
  • Business Presentations and Publications (3 credits)
  • Microsoft Windows (1 credit)
  • Access (1 credit)

Admission

To Apply

Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities.

Application Dates

• Summer 2025: Application open, Application completion deadline is July 15, 2025
• Fall 2025: Application open, Application completion deadline is November 15, 2025
• Spring 2026: Application open, Application completion deadline is April 15, 2026

Admission Requirements

• 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: Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:
  • High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
  • GED/HSED completion
  • College transcript or Madison College experience 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
      • Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript

Career Outcomes

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

• Manage an office effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate clearly and professionally.
• Use appropriate technology and technical skills to manage information and solve problems.

Graduate Summary

• Number of Program Graduates: 14 (2022), 12 (2023), 6 (2024)
• Number of Surveys Sent: 14 (2022), 12 (2023), 6 (2024)
• Number of Surveys Returned: 13 (2022), 11 (2023), 6 (2024)
• Percent of Surveys Returned: 92.9% (2022), 91.7% (2023), 100.0% (2024)
• Available for Employment: 7 (2022), 7 (2023), 2 (2024)
• Percent Available for Employment: 53.8% (2022), 63.6% (2023), 33.3% (2024)
• Not in Labor Market: 6 (2022), 4 (2023), 4 (2024)
• Percent Not in Labor Market: 46.2% (2022), 36.4% (2023), 66.7% (2024)

Graduate Employers

• Employer(s): Wealthspire Advisors
• Job Title: Client Service Associate
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• State:
• Positions:

Related Programs

• Essentials of Microsoft Office
• Administrative Professional
• Office Assistant
• Office Management