Executive Administration

Degree Earned:
Associate of Applied Business in Executive Administration

Available Campuses for This Program:
Jackson - Executive Administration
Hattiesburg - Executive Administration

Business career preparation through Executive Administration

Our Associate of Applied Business degree in Executive Administration program prepares you for careers in corporate and small business environments. This program places emphasis on helping you develop strong customer service skills, learning to work successfully as a team in corporate environments and applying critical-thinking skills. While earning your Executive Assistant degree, you will train in software proficiency, technological competency, customer service, and accounting and payroll skills. You will gain valuable experience through an executive administration internship. The Associate of Applied Business degree in Executive Administration program also offers classes in the evening, which can be accommodating for those students who work during the day.

With a degree in Executive Administration, graduates will be prepared to work closely with the president or CEO of a company by assisting with administrative support. Executive administrative assistants conduct research, prepare reports, handle information requests, arrange conference calls and schedule meetings. with an executive assistant degree you must display strong organizational and critical-thinking skills, as well as be proficient in accounting, computer software and technological applications. As technology evolves, the role of executive administrative assistants continues to grow. With office automation and restructuring, executive administrative assistants are taking on increased responsibility within their organizations.