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Thinking about a business career? Consider an online diploma
Consider a Business Administrative Assistant diploma if you have thought about becoming a secretary, receptionist or administrator. A credential such as this can give you an advantage over applicants who have only a high school diploma. It signals to potential employers that you are serious about your career.
Why online?
At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB), we offer this diploma online. This allows you to complete your diploma without ever setting foot in a classroom. Most students can finish the diploma in 9 months of full-time study. In addition to being a good way to obtain career training, enrolling in an online diploma program means that you won’t have to pay for expensive gas, find childcare or drive long distances. You can study whenever and wherever you want.
Curriculum developed with industry professionals
Our Business Administrative Assistant diploma program was developed with the help of an Advisory Board of experienced business professionals who know what employers want and job applicants need. This group also reviews our curriculum regularly to ensure that we are providing the most up-to-date training possible.
Your education and training don’t have to stop
Students who complete our online diploma program are able to move ahead with their educations and careers by acquiring bachelor of science or associate degrees. The credits from their online diplomas will transfer seamlessly to two and four-year degree programs in Business Administration at GU/MSB.
Requirements for the Business Administrative Assistant diploma
An administrative assistant is a key employee and manages, coordinates and oversees office operations of all types. The program requires 43 credits of classes in business fundamentals, giving students training in the following areas:
- Accounting principles
- Business communications
- Business writing
- Computer information systems
- MS Office
- Keyboarding
- Interpersonal relations
In addition to courses such as these, students complete 11 credits of electives.
Study when and where you want
Our online diploma program is very flexible and allows students to take all classes online or take some online and others at their home campus. They can also take hybrid classes, which offer the best of online and in-class in the same course. Our students bring many backgrounds and circumstances to their education and training programs. Some are on active duty military and others are single parents or people with transportation challenges. We offer many options to meet the various needs of our students.
21st century program with roots in 19th century distance learning
Our online Business Administrative Assistant diploma is rooted in the 19th century correspondence course where students studied in isolation, far from a college campus. Today, distance-learning schools are much different and provide extensive assistance to students so they have the support they need to be effective learners. GU/MSB offers online students instant messaging, chat and e-mail so they can communicate with instructors and classmates whenever they want. We also offer an online Help Desk, an extensive online library and robust course management software, Blackboard™.
Find out if a diploma program is right for you
If you think a career in business might be for you, an online diploma in Business Administrative Assistant is a great way to start. Contact us to learn more—call 877-609-8889 or send an e-mail to get started.