Administrative Support: Diploma

Get your life (and the office) organized.

In a world where business matters, administrative support professionals are key.

Program Description

Whether a business is big or small, someone has to keep it all working. Administrative support personnel help manage, communicate and keep everything and everyone organized.

The Administrative Support Diploma program includes keyboarding, bookkeeping, word processing and general education courses. These courses prepare the student to assist in a variety of clerical duties and office functions necessary to help run a modern business office.

You can complete this diploma program for less than the cost of one year at a four-year college or university. TCL’s Administrative Support Diploma consists of 45 credit hours that can be completed in as little as 3 semesters of full-time study, with classes in person and/or online.

Accreditation & Accolades

Technical College of the Lowcountry is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Technical College of the Lowcountry.

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Quick Facts

Quick Fact 1

You can earn this degree 100% online.

Quick Fact 2

Program vetted by an advisory committee of professionals from across the Lowcountry.

Quick Fact 3

Program graduates are well respected in this region and beyond.

What People Are Saying

“I am so proud to be in the classroom teaching such a bright, diverse group of students.”

Latesha McComas TCL Graduate & Instructor

FAQs & Additional Information

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Important Additional Admission Requirements

None.

What does this program cost?*

Tuition: 45 credits x $190 per credit = $8,550.

Remember, this is before S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance and other financial aid, which could drop your costs by more than half. In fact, after financial aid, many TCL students attend for free.

*Based on Fall 2019 in-state, in-service-area tuition. Your actual cost may differ. Does not include fees, books and other costs. Qualifications vary.

Career & Education Opportunities:

Graduates are prepared to perform variety of office functions that qualify them for entry-level positions in business and industry. Additional courses can be completed at TCL to earn the Administrative Office Technology Associate Degree.

Is this program for you?

Administrative Office Technology is a great career field for anyone but particularly for those who:

• are detail oriented and well organized.
• enjoy problem-solving.
• have good time management skills.
• excel at written and verbal communication.

Other Resources

Gainful Employment Information: Learn more about the Administrative Support Diploma.