Executive Assistant

Areas of Competence

Career Opportunities

Course Requirements

Program Prerequisites

Semester Sequence

Testimonials

Graduation

  Career Opportunities

Executive assistants have become the key administrative support and software specialists in the office, taking on greater responsibilities within companies. Students in this major are prepared to move quickly into first-line supervisory and management positions. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, career opportunities should be the best for those who have extensive knowledge of software applications.

Objectives
The Executive Assistant major provides training in project management, decisionmaking, critical thinking, human relations, communications, and integrated technology skills including word processing, electronic presentations, spreadsheets, and database with additional focused training in individually-selected elective areas. Hands-on personal computer experience is emphasized.